The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted to announce Manfredi Lefebvre, chairman of Heritage Group and co-chair of luxury travel company Abercrombie and Kent, as its Chair-Elect.

Lefebvre, who will take over the position in September, during the global tourism body's 25th Global Summit in Rome, Italy, has been a Member of WTTC for more than 20 years.

He will follow current Chairman, Greg O'Hara, Founder and Senior Managing Director of Certares Management LLC ("Certares"), who has been in the position since November 2023.

One of the most recognised names in Travel & Tourism, Lefebvre brings with him over four decades of experience in the cruise and leisure industries.

A visionary entrepreneur who transformed Silversea Cruises into a global leader, today, he leads diversified investments through Heritage Group, active across biotechnology, medical technologies, energy transition, real estate, information technology, and premium spirits.

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