Dhaka, May 24 -- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced Manfredi Lefebvre, Chairman of Heritage Group and Co-Chair of luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent, as its next Chair.

Lefebvre will officially assume the role in September during WTTC's 25th Global Summit in Rome, Italy.

A longstanding member of the organization, Lefebvre has been involved with WTTC for around two decades.

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.

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