World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2015, 23 -24 April 2015 List of participants
Last name First name Function Company Headquarter Company Industry
Abdulla Marwa Airport Operations Graduate Manager Etihad Airways United Arab Emirates Travel
Afandiyev Shirzad CEO Silk Way Azerbaijan Travel
Affentranger Bruno Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Afonso Pedro Comissario Ambassador Embassy of Mozambique Mozambique Government
Akbarov Hamlet Assistant of the Ambassador Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan Republic of Azerbaijan Government
Al Noman Mohamed Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority United Arab Emirates Government
Al Suwaidi Sara Etihad Airways United Arab Emirates Travel
Alieva Liudmila The Head of International Cooperation Department of NCFU Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution for Higher Professional Education "North-Caucasus F Russian Federation Academia
Alizade Ruslan Student Azerbaijan Tourism Institute Azerbaijan Academia
Altaranissi Ayman General Director Egyptian Tourism Federation Egypt Destination
Arlt Wolfgang Georg Director China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI) Germany Consultancy
Arowolo Oluwafemi Advisor, Projects & Finance Smokin Hills Golf Resort Nigeria Hospitality
Ashe Michael General Manager Smokin Hills Golf Resort Nigeria Hospitality
Asiimwe Jennifer Administrative Attaché The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uganda Switzerland Government
Aung Htay Union Minister Ministry of Hotels and Tourism Myanmar Government
Avendaño Roberto Consular Embassy of Costa Rica Costa Rica Government
Bachmann Christine Journalist GastroJournal Switzerland Media
Baghirov Nahid Chairman AZTA Azerbaijan Destination
Balmaceda Serigos José Luis Ambassador Embassy of Chile Chile Government
Bandi Norman C. Journalist Handelszeitung Switzerland Media
Barth Martin General Manager World Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland WTFL
Bay Vanessa Managing Director and Proprietor primcom Switzerland Media
Beaulieu Annie Founder and CEO Freeedom Australia Travel
Becker 2) Alfred N. Chairman World Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland WTFL
Beckett Tanya Presenter BBC World News United Kingdom Media
Belojevic Milan Next Generation Excelsa d.o.o. Croatia Travel
Benetatos Theodoros Academic Dean IMI University Centre Switzerland Academia
Bentzen Corinne Head of Intelligence Global Blue Switzerland Retail
Benz Simon Counselor, Journalist primcom Switzerland Media
Berberoglu Bugra CEO Rixos Hotels United Arab Emirates Hospitality
Bernhard Verena Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Bernhardt 1) Marcus Group Executive Board, CCO Europcar France Mobility
Biedermann Sabine Deputy Managing Director primcom Switzerland Media
Bindzi Léonard Henri Ambassador Embassy of Cameron Cameron Government
Bizière François Lecturer Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne Switzerland Academia
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Last name First name Function Company Headquarter Company Industry
Bizumuremyi Edouard Commercial Representative Embassy of Rwanda Rwanda Government
Blachian Monika Business Administration Peaceful Dragon Association Germany Destination
Blechner Notker Wirtschafts- und Finanzjournalist Börse Online, VDI-Nachrichten Germany Media
Bodin Richard CCO fastjet United Kingdom Travel
Bold Indraa Director Tourism for Future Mongolia Destination Business Bollrich Caroline Independent Contractor giz Germany development
Borel Philippe Deputy Trade Promotion State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Switzerland Government
Bossu Alain Freelance Journalist France Media
Bowles Leonie Young Talent University of Queensland Australia Academia
Bronza Boro Ambassador Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina Government
Bucher Peter Head of Economic Affairs City of Lucerne Switzerland Government
Bucher Aerny Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Buchs Thierry Head Trade Promotion State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Switzerland Government
Buck Ivan Director Marketing & Sales zb Zentralbahn Switzerland Travel
Büeler Stefan Secretary Zentralschweizer Volkswirtschaftsdirektorenkonferenz Switzerland Government
Buholzer Dominik Journalist Zentralschweiz am Sonntag Switzerland Media
Bülte Bettina Manager PricewaterhouseCoopers Switzerland Consultancy
Bürki Heinz President IMI University Centre Switzerland Academia
Burns Peter Professor of International Tourism and Green Growth University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom Academia
Bütikofer Martin CEO Swiss Museum of Transport Switzerland Mobility
Bütler 1) Adelbert Board member Lucerne Tourism Switzerland Destination
Caine Michelle Chairman Centennial College, Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts Canada Academia
Caldwell Gavin R.R. Director of Operations, Human Resources & Partner Schools IMI University Centre Switzerland Academia
Camargo Blanca Associate Professor University of Monterroy Mexico Academia
Cameron Glen Executive Vice President - EMEA SweeneyVesty United Kingdom Media
Caprez Oliver Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Castro Valle Kuehne Jorge Ambassador Embassy of Mexico Mexico Government
Cederskog Christopher Regional Manager Europe Airbnb USA Hospitality
Chakravorty Pravir Assistant Director India Tourism India Destination
Chen Yun General Manager Shanghai Shendi (Group) China Retail
Chen Mang CEO, Founder CAISSA Touristic Germany Travel
Cheng Fang Vice President Shanghai Shendi (Group) China Retail
Chhatwal Puneet CEO Steigenberger Hotels Germany Hospitality
Chon 1) Kaye Dean, Chair Professor Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Hotel and Tourism Management Hong Kong Academia
Christ Costas CEO Beyond Green Travel / National Geographic Magazine USA Sustainability
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Last name First name Function Company Headquarter Company Industry
Christen Gabriela Dean Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Art and Design Department Switzerland Academia
Coddington Leanne CEO Tourism & Events Queensland Australia Destination
Conzelmann Markus General Manager Radisson Blu Hotel, Lucerne Switzerland Hospitality
Crescini 1) Gabriella Head Client & Partner Relationships Swisscontact - Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation Switzerland Business development
Dan Yu Staff of Investment Promotion Office Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone China Destination
Daniel José Director de Negocios Mintur Cuba Government
Darrow Andrew EVP Global Business KidZania USA Retail
Daw Penjo Ambassador of Bhutan Permanent Mission of Bhutan to the United Nations Office in Geneva Bhutan Government
Daw Zam Permanent Mission of Bhutan to the United Nations Office in Geneva Bhutan Government
de Chambrier Anne Programme Manager State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Switzerland Government
De Sicart Escoda Bernardo Ambassador Embassy of Spain Spain Government
Deegan Jim Dean Kemmy Business School, Department of Economics Ireland Academia
Deillon Robert CEO Genève Aéroport Switzerland Aviation
Despas Gilles CEO HolidayCheck AG Switzerland Travel
Dhena Andreas Operation Manager DMO Flores Indonesia Destination
Dhesi Arvinder Senior Client Partner Korn Ferry USA Talent Management
Doepke Christoph Technical Assistant Peaceful Dragon Association Germany Destination
Dorji Dasho Sonam Tobgay Chairman of Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators Bhutan Bhutan Travel industry
Dorji Rinzin Ongmo Personal assistant to HMQM Bhutan Bhutan Destination
Duranti Otto Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Duru Khalil Gilan Tourism Azerbaijan Destination
Dushi Valbone Head of the Department of Industry Ministry of Trade and Industry Kosovo Government
Duss-Niu Na Interpreter Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone China Destination
Egan Helena Director of Industry Relations tripadvisor USA Travel
Egli Guido Chairman Grand Casino Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Egli von Matt Sylvia Former Director MAZ, Swiss Journalism School Switzerland Media
Eigenmann Philipp Next Generation: Projekt Manager Andermatt Swiss Alps Switzerland Hospitality
Elschekova Matisova Andrea Ambassador Embassy of Slovakia Slovakia Government
ElZayat Elhamy Chairman Egyptian Tourism Federation Egypt Destination
Ermen David Manager, Lodging & Tourism Clients Group PricewaterhouseCoopers Switzerland Consultancy
Erni Fritz Director Art Deco Hotel Montana Lucerne Switzerland Hospitality
Estermann Yvette National Council Canton Lucerne Switzerland Government
Estermann 1) René CEO myclimate Switzerland Sustainability
Euler Herbert Journalist herberteuler communication Germany Media
Ezeuduji Ikechukwu Depertment of Tourism and Events Management Cape Peninsula University of Technology South Africa Academia
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Last name First name Function Company Headquarter Company Industry
Farrell Michael Senior Vice President Human Resources The Rezidor Hotel Group Belgium Hospitality
Fasciati Renato CEO zb Zentralbahn Switzerland Mobility
Fehlmann Remo Director GastroSuisse Switzerland Hospitality
Felder Josef Chairman The Nuance Group Switzerland Retail
Fellermeier Robert Managing Director Andermatt Swiss Alps Switzerland Destination
Fraefel Charlie CEO xtendx Switzerland Media
Frankman Matata Twaha Magara Investment Promotion Officer Permanent Mission of Uganda Uganda Government Intercultural Frei Zingg Marianne President Society Switzerland-Bhutan Switzerland Cooperation
Frenzel Michael Chairman World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) United Kingdom Travel
Friedlander RJ Co-founder and CEO ReviewPro USA E-Tourism
Fröhling José Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Germany Sustainability
Frommenwiler Sonja Young Talent Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne Switzerland Academia
Fuchs Oliver Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Gardini Marco A. Professor Kempten University of Applied Sciences Germany Academia
Garofalo Kelly Founder World Connect USA Mobile
Gellner Alexander Head of Marketing and Distribution, International Passenger Traffic SBB Switzerland Mobility
Gertschen Alex Journalist htr hotel revue Switzerland Media
Giacomelli Carlo Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Glanzmann-Hunkeler Ida National Council Canton Lucerne Switzerland Government
Gmür Philipp Chairman Lucerne Tourism Board Switzerland Destination
Goldin Ian Director Oxford Martin School University of Oxford United Kingdom Academia
Gonzalo Angel Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Gotardi Livia Young Talent Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Switzerland Academia
Graber Patric General Manager Hotel Waldstätterhof Switzerland Hospitality
Grac Mathieu Global Blue Switzerland Retail
Greenberg Peter TRAVEL Editor CBS NEWS USA Media
Griffiths Paul CEO Dubai International Airport United Arab Emirates Aviation
Griffiths Neil Global Practice Leader Korn Ferry Futurestep United Kingdom Talent Management
Grivat Olivier Switzerland Media
Gschwind Daniel CEO Queensland Tourism Industry Council Australia Destination
Guendil Moulay Mohammed Ambassador Embassy of Algeria Algeria Government
Guevara Gloria Special Advisor on Government Affairs Harvard School of Public Health USA Consultancy
Guigas Nicolas Programme Manager State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Switzerland Government
Guillen Julio Cesar Permanent Secretary Swiss Cuban Chamber Cuba Government
Günter Fritz Journalist WirtschaftsBlatt Austria Media
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Last name First name Function Company Headquarter Company Industry
Guo Xiaoyong Assistant Chairman Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone China Destination
Häfliger 2) Werner Chairman Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Hagen Karine Vice President Product Viking Cruises United Kingdom Cruise
Hakeem Muhammed Manager Operation Zahid Travel Group Saudi Arabia Travel
Hakim Linggawaty Ambassador Embassy of Indonesia Indonesia Government
Hall Nicholas CEO Digital Tourism Think Tank United Kingdom E-Tourism
Hamele Herbert ECOTRANS e.V. Germany Sustainability
Hamid Nasibov 1st Secretary of the Embassy Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan Republic of Azerbaijan Government
Heina Aleksandar Ambassador Embassy of Croatia Croatia Government
Heinemann Suzann GreenLine Hotels GmbH Germany Hospitality
Hengstermann Thomas Head of Partner, Key Account Management moovel Germany Mobility
Hernandez Orlando President Cuban Chamber of Commerce Cuba Government
Hess Fabian Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Ho Viet Hai Founder and CEO Triip Pte. Ltd Vietnam Travel
Hodel Markus Dean Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Switzerland Academia
Howald Felix Director Industrie- und Handelskammer Zentralschweiz Switzerland Business development
Htin Kyaw Min Joint Secretary General Myanmar Tourism Federation Myanmar Destination
Hunziker Raymond Hotel Palace Switzerland Destination
Hüsler Heinrich Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Ibrahim 1) Ufi CEO British Hospitality Association United Kingdom Hospitality
Ibrayev Marlen 2nd Secretary, Economic Affairs Embassy of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Government
Illieva Ludmila North-Caucasus Federal University Russian Federation Academia
Iseli Marc Schweizer Wirtschaftsnetz, Axel Springer Schweiz Switzerland Media
Jabrayilzada Shakhla Representative Gilan Tourism Gilan Tourism Azerbaijan Destination
Jafarov Jafar Chancellor Azerbaijan Institute of Tourism Azerbaijan Academia
Jankovic Snezana Ambassador Embassy of Serbia Serbia Government
Jeffery OBE Fiona Founder and Chairman Just a Drop United Kingdom Media
Jenkins Grant Auckland Programme Manager (London) Auckland Tourism Events & Economic Development United Kingdom Destination
Jones Tim General Manager Asia & Strategic Partnerships Tourism Australia Australia Destination
Jordan Marianne Managing Director Tourism Finance Corporation Kenya Destination
Jotikasthira Nuttapong Lecturer/ Associate Dean College of Tourism, Rangsit University Thailand Academia
Kadbi Hassan Chief Resorts, Residences Officer Hapimag Switzerland Hospitality
Kaiser Nicole M. Medical Consultant Tropical Medicine Switzerland Consultancy
Kamau Abraham Head of Credit Tourism Finance Corporation Kenya Destination
Karboul Amel Founder Change, Leadership & Partners Tunisia Consultancy
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Last name First name Function Company Headquarter Company Industry
Karrer Silvan Lufthansa Germany Travel
Kellenberger Christoph Vice President Swiss Cuban Chamber Switzerland Government
Kempkes Birthe Project Manager Customer Relationsship Management myclimate Germany Sustainability
Khowala Aradhana Managing Director bridge.over Group Switzerland Consultancy
Khraishi Ibrahim Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mission of Palestine Palestine Government
Klemmer Louisa Professor Harz University of Applied Science Germany Academia
Ko Kyi Thein Secretary General Myanmar Tourism Federation Myanmar Destination
Koch Hans E. CEO KKL Luzern Switzerland MICE
Kok Christina Manager Hotel & Convention "The Circle" Zurich Airport Switzerland Hospitality
König Patrik CEO Embassy Switzerland Retail
Krämer Katrin Assistent to Dr Frenzel TUI Germany Travel
Krone-Germann Irenka Programme Manager State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Switzerland Government
Kuncoro Waseso Counsellor Economic Affairs Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Indonesia Government
Küng Cornel General Manager Amadeus Marketing Switzerland Travel
Kurashvili Irakli Ambassador Embassy of Georgia Georgia Government
Kürschner Ueli Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Labora Celia Director Cuban Chamber of Commerce Cuba Government
Lakai Khem CEO Global Academy of Tourism & Hospitality Education Nepal Hospitality
Lampe Wilhelm-Otto Ambassador Embassy of Germany Germany Government
Landwehr Kai Team Leader Marketing & Communication myclimate Switzerland Sustainability
Larwood Christa Presenter BBC World News United Kingdom Media
Lebron de Wenger Liliane Ambassador Embassy of Paraguay Paraguay Government Business Lengefeld Klaus Sector Leader Tourism and Sustainable Development giz Germany development Communications Manager & Solar Impulse TV Producer / Presenter Lennon Conor SOLAR IMPULSE Switzerland Mobility
Leow Darren Next Generation: Manager Exhibitions and Conferences Singapore Tourism Board Singapore Destination
Levitskaya Alina Dean North-Caucasus Federal University Russian Federation Academia
Liebrich Andreas Professor Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Switzerland Academia
Lienert Jörg CEO Jörg Lienert AG Switzerland Talent Management
Lipman 1) Geoffrey Chair greenearth.travel Belgium Sustainability
Liu Jingan Deputy Director of Tourism and Brand Promotion Department Beijing Tourism Development Commission China Destination
Liu Yongyou Chief of Planning Division Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone China Destination
Lkhagvasuren Bolormaa Counsellor Permanent Mission of Mongolia Mongolia Government
Lloyd Simon Head of Department - Hospitality Botho University Botswana Academia
Loganathan 1) Sinduja Online Product Manager Europcar International France Mobility
Londoño Soto Beatriz Ambassador Embassy of Colombia Colombia Government
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Last name First name Function Company Headquarter Company Industry
Lootah Yousuf Executive Director Tourism Development & Investments Dubai's Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing United Arab Emirates Government
Lowery Reagan Marketing Manager ALTOUR Hotel Collection USA Travel
Luksic Davor President and CEO Excelsa Croatia Travel
Lund-Durlacher Dagmar Dean MODUL University Vienna Austria Academia
Mabwana Afra Etihad Airways United Arab Emirates Travel
Majeed Maliha Young Talent University of Waterloo Canada Academia
Mammadli Elnar Journalist Azerbaijan TV Azerbaijan Media
Marano Helen Vice President of Government & industry affairs World Travel and Tourism Council United Kingdom Government
Mathis 1) Pascal Industry Leader Google Switzerland USA E-Tourism
Mayer 1) Nicolas Partner, Industry Leader Tourism Industry Clients PricewaterhouseCoopers Switzerland Consultancy
Mbuthia Allan Njoroge Company Secretary Kenya Tourism Board Kenya Destination
Meier Peter CEO Kuoni Travel Holding Switzerland Travel
Mendiratta Anita Founder and Managing Director Cachet Consulting South Africa Media
Miksa Amalija Jelen Embassy of Slovenia Slovenia Government
Miksa Franc Ambassador Embassy of Slovenia Slovenia Government Faculty of Business, Economics and Law Miller Graham Professor University of Surrey United Kingdom Academia
Mitrovic Biljana htr hotel revue Switzerland Media
Mohamed Ibrahim Principal Secretary Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism Kenya Government
Montero de la Camara Isabel Violeta Ambassador Embassy of Costa Rica Costa Rica Government
Morawietz Philipp Next Generation: Head of stratey and business development HRS Germany Hospitality
Morell Lourdes Permanent Secretary Cuban Chamber of Commerce Cuba Government
Mortagui Taymour Assistant Orascom Development Holding Switzerland Destination
Muggli Carol Project Manager CRM myclimate Switzerland Sustainability Tourism Project Müller Christian Director gutundgut B.V. Netherlands Development
Mukhtarova Gunay Student Azerbaijan Academia
Nasirov Udugey Student Azerbaijan Academia
Ndegwa Muriithi Director Kenya Tourism Board Kenya Government
Niftaliyev Elgun "Azertag" press agency Azerbaijan Media
Novakova Martina Vice Consul British Embassy United Kingdom Government Business Nuetzi Rudolf Programme Manager Swissontact Indonesia development
Nuzzolo Pasquale routeRANK Ltd Switzerland E-Tourism
Nzioka Jacinta Director of Marketing Kenya Tourism Board Kenya Destination
O'Hara Sean Regional Director BBC Worldwide United Kingdom Media
Ohm Kathrine Director People & Performance Management The Rezidor Hotel Group Belgium Hospitality
Okio Luc-Joseph Ambassador Permanent Mission of the Republic of Congo Congo Government
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Last name First name Function Company Headquarter Company Industry
Olumuyiwa Omololu Managing Editor Travelscope Magazine Nigeria Media
Onyanga Christopher Aparr Ambassador Embassy of Uganda Uganda Government
Onyango Frank Senior Investments Officer Tourism Finance Corporation Kenya Destination
Ossola Thiébaut Next Generation: Director Brand Experience Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Switzerland Hospitality
Pashayev Rauf Deputy Head of Tourism Department Ministry of Culture and Tourism Azerbaijan Government
Pearce Brian Chief Economist IATA Switzerland Travel
Pelzom Sonam Second Secretary at the Bhutan Embassy Bhutan Bhutan Government
Pem Chhimmy Director Tourism Council of Bhutan Bhutan Government
Pesti Egle Young Talent University of Surrey United Kingdom Academia
Pieper Jan Project Leader Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Switzerland Academia
Plugtschieva-Alexandrova Ivanova Ambassador Embassy of Bulgaria Bulgaria Government Development Plüss Christine CEO arbeitskreis tourismus & entwicklung Switzerland cooperation
Poole Jeff Director General CANSO Global Head Office Netherlands Travel
Poonoosamy 1) Vijay Vice President International & Public Affairs Etihad Airways United Arab Emirates Aviation
Prinz Raphael SRG SSR Switzerland Media
Priskin Julianna Head of the Major in Tourism and Mobility Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Switzerland Academia
Puetz-Willems Maria Editor-in-Chief hospitalityInside.com Germany Media
Puri Manvinder Pal Singh CEO Nira Hotels & Resorts Switzerland Hospitality
Pütter Michael CEO Puetter Germany E-Tourism
Ragge Tobias CEO HRS Germany Hospitality
Rashid Aman Ambassador Embassy of Pakistan Pakistan Government
Recker Frank Matthias A. Ambassador Embassy of Belgium Belgium Government
Reich Claudia Next Generation: Group Purchasing Manager Katara Hospitality Switzerland Switzerland Hospitality
Reinhardt 2) Marc Head of marketing and communication Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Switzerland Academia
Ren Jianghao Director of High End Tourism Department Beijing Tourism Development Commission China Government
Riepl Barbara Chairman Peaceful Dragon Association Germany Destination
Rifai Taleb Secretary-General UNWTO Spain Government
Rifkin Jeremy President The Foundation on Economic Trends USA Consultancy
Rigert Paul SRG SSR Switzerland Media
Roberts Kevin Executive Chairman Saatchi & Saatchi USA Consultancy
Rodrigues Christopher Chairman VisitBritain United Kingdom Destination
Romani Tovar Marien Karina Second Secretary Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Venezuela Government
Roten Lilian Vice President Brand Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Switzerland Hospitality
Roth Stefan Mayor City Lucerne City of Lucerne Switzerland Government
Rotzinger Ulrich Journalist Ringier AG Switzerland Media
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Last name First name Function Company Headquarter Company Industry
Rudolf Edwin Board Member Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Rüfenacht Reto D. Chairman Caribbean Tours AG Switzerland Travel
Rühl Johannes Senior scientific researcher Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Switzerland Academia
Rustamova Turkan Advisor Ministry of Culture and Tourism Azerbaijan Government
Sakamoto Grace Young Talent IMI University Centre Switzerland Academia
Gubara Kamal Ambassador Embassy of Sudan Sudan Government
Samadov Nazim Deputy Minister Ministry of Culture and Tourism Azerbaijan Government
Samadova Husniyya Ministry of Culture and Tourism Azerbaijan Government
Samaniego Adolfo Commercial Economic Counsellor Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru Peru Government
Sander Gudrun Director for Diversity and Management Programs University of St. Gallen Switzerland Academia
Sarabi Rufat Cameraman Azerbaijan TV Azerbaijan Media
Sardinha 1) Carlos Director Europcar Switzerland Europcar AMAG Services Switzerland Mobility
Savanphet Thongphane Ambassador Embassy of Lao Lao Government
Savy Derek Director of Marketing Vanilla Islands to Indian Ocean Marketing Intelligence Services Seychelles Seychelles Consultancy
Sawiris 1) Samih Chairman, CEO Orascom Development Holding Switzerland Hospitality
Scanlon John E. Secretary General CITES Switzerland Sustainability
Schärli Yvonne Canton Government Canton Lucerne Switzerland Government
Schaumburg Mareike Sector Marketing Lead Hospitality, Germany Sealed Air Diversey Care Germany Sustainability
Schindler Urs Director Gastroprojekte Switzerland Retail
Schlumpf Christoph Tourism policy State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Switzerland Government
Schmid Walter Dean Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Social Work Department Switzerland Academia
Schmid Beat Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Schmidt Sandra giz Germany Business development
Schmidt Lilian Next Generation: Sales & Marketing Manager Nira Alpina Switzerland Hospitality
Schmiedke Wolfgang Director F& at The Swiss Museum of Transport ZFV Switzerland
Schneider Christian CCO Etihad Regional Etihad Airways United Arab Emirates Aviation
Schneider-Ammann Johann N. Swiss Federal Councillor Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research Switzerland Government
Schöpfer Bruno H. Managing Director Katara Hospitality Switzerland Switzerland Hospitality
Scott Daniel Research Chairman University of Waterloo Canada Academia
Sertoli Jacopo President Select Holding China Destination
Sigg Beat Managing Director Victoria-Jungfrau Collection Switzerland Hospitality
Sonderegger Lars Founder, Executive Chairman Quantonomics LLC Switzerland Talent Management
Spalinger Nika Lecturer Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Art and Design Department Switzerland Academia
Spantig Martin CEO Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH Germany Destination
Stahel Claudia SRG SSR Switzerland Media
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Last name First name Function Company Headquarter Company Industry
Starzyk Jaroslaw Robert Ambassador Embassy of the Republic of Poland Poland Government
Stazicker Ian Group Tourism Director Value Retail PLC United Kingdom Shopping
Steele Paul Senior Vice President Member & External Relations IATA Canada Aviation
Steffen Wilfried Director Business Innovation Daimler Germany Mobility
Steffens Bernhard Managing Director TravelTainment Germany Travel
Stettler Jürg Vice Dean Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Switzerland Academia
Stiefel Sarah Head of Content Marketing SBB AG E-Business Switzerland Mobility
Stoeckenius Reto General Manager Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains St. Moritz Switzerland Hospitality
Stoffel Remo Owner, Chairman Priora and 7132 Switzerland Hospitality
Suchcicki Lori Vice President Sales BBC Worldwide United Kingdom Media
Sumskoy Dmitry First Vice-Rector North-Caucasus Federal University Russian Federation Academia
Suter André Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Suter Susanna Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Destination
Tae Eunji Next Generation: Coordinator Knowledge Network UNWTO Spain Government
Tahoun Hoda Principal Korn Ferry USA Talent Management
Tang Wenju Section Manager Shanghai International Tourism Resort Zone Administration China Destination
Taylor Ian Executive Editor Travel Weekly Group United Kingdom Travel
Theiler Georges National Council Canton Lucerne Switzerland Government
Thinlay Brigadier Sangay Security Officer of HMQM Bhutan Bhutan Government
Thomas Peta Lecturer University of Johannesburg South Africa Academia
Tileuberdi Mukhtar Ambassador Embassy of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Government
Tronza Gianni GM/Managing Director Switzerland Etihad Airways United Arab Emirates Travel
Trufanova Victoriia Student Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution for Higher Professional Education "North-Caucasus F Russian Federation Academia
Tschudy Daniel Consultant, Coach & Lecturer about cross culture Switzerland Consultancy
Urbanus Nymona Director STPBI Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bali International Indonesia Academia
Urosevic Zoricza UNWTO Spain Government
Urpi Simona Project Manager myclimate Switzerland Sustainability
Usubov Senan Driver of the Ambassador Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan Republic of Azerbaijan Government
Vaanchig Purevdorj Ambassador/Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Mongolia Mongolia Government
van der Zee Willem Managing Director Lapithus Hotel Management Germany Hospitality
van Oorschot Hein M.C.M. President of the Executive Board NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences Netherlands Academia
Verdiyeva Leyla Senior Advisor Ministry of Culture and Tourism Azerbaijan Government
Viriot Hubert CEO IFA Hotels Resorts United Arab Emirates Hospitality
Vogel Artur K Journalist Espace Media AG/Freelancer Switzerland Media
von Arx Widar Head of Mobility Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Switzerland Academia
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Last name First name Function Company Headquarter Company Industry
Wäckerlin Nadja Product Manager Hapimag AG Switzerland Hospitality
Wagenseil Urs Head of Tourism Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Switzerland Academia
Wagner Daniela Director Europe PATA United Kingdom Aviation
Waldis Regina Administrative Director Lucerne Tourism Switzerland Destination
Walters Gabby Lecturer & Tourism Honours Program Director School of Business The University of Queensland Australia Academia Deputy Director of Tourism Environment and Public Wang Wei Service Department Beijing Tourism Development Commission China Government
Wang Yue Vice Chairman Beijing Tourism Development Commission China Government
Wangchuck Sangay Choden Her Majesty the Queen Mother of Bhutan Bhutan Government
Wangmo Kinley lady-in-waiting Bhutan Bhutan Government
Weber Markus Apalis GmbH Switzerland Media
Wegenstein Marc CEO Binz 38 AG Switzerland Hospitality
Weinmann Benjamin Journalist Schweiz am Sonntag Switzerland Media
Weiss Romana Manager Austria & Switzerland Jordan Tourism Board c/o Jordan Embassy Jordan Government
Welti Maria SKAL International Switzerland Travel
Welti René CEO ECHO Trails / SKAL International Switzerland Travel
Wilding Erica Senior Associate Korn Ferry International United Kingdom Talent Management
Willimann Ivo Professor Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Switzerland Academia
Winkler Andreas President Swiss Cuban Chamber Switzerland Government
Wittwer 1) Reto Chairman World Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland Hospitality
Wolter Luisa Young Talent Harz University of Applied Science Germany Academia Deputy Secretary General, Director of Media Communication Xiao Wei Center Shanghai Shendi (Group) China Retail
Xu Jianguo World Tourism Forum Lucerne Switzerland WTFL
Yar Zar Phyoe Wai Chairman Myanmar Tourism Marketing Myanmar Destination
Yoke Har Chong Deputy Director General (Planning) Tourism Malaysia Malaysia Destination
Youssef Mohamed Sayed Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority United Arab Emirates Government
Yuhong Zhang Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone China Destination
Zahnd Joris Head of Sales Swiss Indoors Basel Switzerland Sport Tourism
Zängerle Pius Chairman KKL Luzern Switzerland MICE
Zeghad Amar Director Marketing Jektis Voyages Algeria Travel
Zeier René Co-Head Smart-up Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Switzerland Academia
Zeller Roland Redalpine Venture Partners Switzerland
Zen-Ruffinen Bernard President EMEA Korn Ferry USA Talent Management
Zeynalli Akram Ambassador Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan Republic of Azerbaijan Government
Zeynalli Yegana Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan Republic of Azerbaijan Government
Zitz Nina Young Talent MODUL University Vienna Austria Academia
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Last name First name Function Company Headquarter Company Industry
Zondo Phumzile Young Talent University of Johannesburg South Africa Academia
Zumbühl Guido CEO Bucherer Switzerland Retail
Zuraini Ghani Director Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Malaysia Destination
1) Member of the WTFL advisory board
2) Member of WTFL management board
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