U.S. Travel announced new appointees to Executive Board, Governance Committee

Freeman expressed gratitude to these esteemed members for their dedication to guiding the association and enhancing the strength and competitiveness of the industry

The U.S. Travel Association announced the addition of two new members to its executive board and three new members to its governance committee. Diane Shober, serving as the executive director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism, and Vic Isley, who holds the position of president and CEO at Explore Asheville, have been appointed to the association’s executive board. Joining the governance committee are Dan Surette, the chief sales officer at Omni Hotels & Resorts; Kevin J. Thibault, P.E., CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority; and Timothy Wolfe, the director of the Colorado Tourism Office.

These nominations were ratified during the U.S. Travel Association’s spring executive board meeting on March 20. The board officers of U.S. Travel were also re-elected for second terms. These officers, representing various sectors of the U.S. travel industry, play pivotal roles in the association's administrative functions, ensuring its effective operation and fulfillment of member needs. The complete board of delegates, including newly appointed at-large delegates, can be accessed here. The U.S. Travel Association, a national non-profit organization, serves as the voice of the $1.2 trillion travel industry, a vital contributor to the nation's economy and prosperity. Through its programs, research, and advocacy efforts, U.S. Travel works to promote travel to and within the United States.