2020 IITA COMMITTEES

The International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) committees and task forces work with the Board and staff to guide the association’s programs and services that support members and the advancement of inbound travel.

If you are interested in becoming more involved by joining a committee, please contact us at headquarters@inboundtravel.org.

Technology Task Force

Chair: Sandi Lackey

Task Force Members:

Jennifer Ackerson, ALON Marketing Group, STS Trainer

Peio Cuevas, See USA Tours

Gerrit De Vos, AmericanTours International

Jeff ErnstFriedman, OpenTravel Alliance

Dan Flores, Maverick Helicopters

Hubertus Funke, San Francisco Travel

Paul Mason, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts

Ken Testani, LinksRez

Charge and Objectives

Provide input on inbound operators’ needs to the OpenTravel Alliance and its Tour Operator Working Group
Educate members and the inbound industry about technology and distribution trends, connectivity standards, and related business benefits
Identify member needs, knowledge base around technology, and challenges
Keep IITA’s Inbound Insider Steps to Success program up to date on operator business models and connectivity in travel distribution