IITA Committees

IITA committees and task forces are appointed annually, as needed, to work with the Board and staff to guide Association 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.

Advocacy Committee

  • Peter van Berkel

    Peter van Berkel

    President, Travalco USA, Inc.

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    13058665555

    Committee Chair

  • Lena Ross

    Lena Ross

    COO, America 4 You

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    18587612875

    Member

  • Richard Groesz

    Richard Groesz

    Director of Contracting/Owner/Partner, American Ring Travel, Inc.

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    13866792606

    Member

  • Nicholas Hentschel

    Nicholas Hentschel

    COO, AmericanTours International LLC

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    13108016561

    Member

  • Oswaldo Freitas

    Oswaldo Freitas

    CEO - Founder, Easy Time Travel LLC

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    14076040004

    Member

  • Marco Jahn

    Marco Jahn

    President & CEO, New World Travel, Inc.

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    12127549100

    Member

  • Markly Wilson

    Markly Wilson

    Director International Tourism, New York State Division of Tourism

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    518.292.5360

    Member

  • Stephen Richer

    Stephen Richer

    Principal, Richer Advisors

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    12285967004

    Member

  • Lance Syrett

    Lance Syrett

    General Manager, Ruby's Inn Inc.

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    14358345341

    Member

  • Jason Murray

    Jason Murray

    President, Southwest Adventure Tours

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    18009705864

    Member

  • Rafael Villanueva

    Rafael Villanueva

    CEO, Travel Nevada

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    17752202537

    Member

  • Jonathan Farrington

    Jonathan Farrington

    CEO/Executive Director, Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

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    12097424567

    Member

2027 Governance Committee

  • Rafael Villanueva

    Rafael Villanueva

    CEO, Travel Nevada

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    Committee Chair

  • Lena Ross

    Lena Ross

    COO, America 4 You

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    Ex Officio Member

  • Umang Malbari

    Umang Malbari

    President, Discover Destinations LLC

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    Member

  • Marco Jahn

    Marco Jahn

    President & CEO, New World Travel, Inc.

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    Member

  • Tony Lyle

    Tony Lyle

    Executive Director, Visit Galveston

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    Member

  • Paul Mason

    Paul Mason

    Senior Manager Global Trade Development, Visit Lauderdale

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    Member

2027 Summit Committee

  • Elliot Calloway

    Elliot Calloway

    Senior Director of Brand Partnerships, Bonotel Exclusive Travel

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    17022500489

    Committee Chair

  • Laura Hicks

    Laura Hicks

    International Sales Manager, Alabama Tourism Department

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    13342424515

    Member

  • Roie Zuk

    Roie Zuk

    President, Amadeo Travel Solutions

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    12126420915

    Member

  • Lena Ross

    Lena Ross

    COO, America 4 You

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    18587612875

    Member

  • Sandi Lackey

    Sandi Lackey

    Associate Director, Worldwide Sales, BWH Hotels

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    16307305682

    Member

  • Kiersty Kastner Burr

    Kiersty Kastner Burr

    Senior Director, Travel Trade, Crescent Hotels and Resorts

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    17032615677

    Member

  • Oswaldo Freitas

    Oswaldo Freitas

    CEO - Founder, Easy Time Travel LLC

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    14076040004

    Member

  • Alicia Stellhorn

    Alicia Stellhorn

    Group Sales Manager, Gateway Arch & Riverboats

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    13149233080

    Member

  • Sheryl Ellis

    Sheryl Ellis

    Tourism Sales Manager, Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau

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    12052149224

    Member

  • Stephanie Neppl

    Stephanie Neppl

    Tourism Liaison, Iowa Tourism Office

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    17122096798

    Member

  • Kim Kervina

    Kim Kervina

    Global Tourism Sales Manager, Mall of America

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    16126668264

    Member

  • Chris Pilley

    Chris Pilley

    CEO, Rocky Mountain Holiday Tours

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    19704825813

    Member

  • Angel Green

    Angel Green

    Director of Travel Trade, Visit Oklahoma City

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    (405)761-8262

    Member

  • Whitney Womack

    Whitney Womack

    Destination Event Manager, Visit Oklahoma City

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    Member

  • Mindy Shea

    Mindy Shea

    Director, International Sales, Visit Savannah

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    19126446419

    Member