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About the Leadership Council

The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management (DTHM), together with The International Institute of Tourism Studies (IITS) formed a distinguished Leadership Council, made up of leading industry and association executives, event managers, and government and policy experts. These industry leaders have agreed to provide advice and develop opportunities for the students and faculty of the DTHM and the IITS.

More than 20 tourism industry leaders serve on the Council, which held its first meeting on Wednesday November 1st. These leaders represent leading hotel chains, national athletic franchises and major convention centers.

Larry Yu, chair and associate professor of tourism and hospitality management, said, “The Leadership Council will provide strategic direction to the Department and the Institute in tourism, hospitality, sport and event management education, research, and other innovative activities.“

The Council is led by John Graff, former CEO and president of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, who will serve as chair; additionally it includes such distinguished members as Roger Dow, president and CEO of the Travel Industry Association of America, William Hanbury, the president and CEO of the Washington Convention and Tourism Corporation, and Stacy Robinson, of the NFL Players Association.

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