NAJ founder and CEO Jake Steinman announced at ITB the formation of a Strategic Advisory Council comprised of thought leaders and industry professionals from representing various corners of the tour and travel industry world. They include:
- Uri Argov, founder and CEO, Tourico Holidays
- Peter Dorner, president, New World Travel
- Mike Gallagher, founder and chairman, CityPass
- Sheelagh Wylie, head of trade sales, midway attractions, North America, Merlin Entertainments
- Sally Davis Berry, tourism sales and marketing manager, Corning Museum of Glass
- Malcolm Smith, vice president of business development and general manager of IPW, U.S. Travel Association
- Evan Saunders, founder and CEO, Attract China
- Mike Prejean, sales, international, contracts and missions, Louisiana Tourism
- Teresa O’Neill, vice president, global sales, Travel Oregon
- Alberto Cervera, head of specialized groups, tourism sales and loyalty groups, TUI/Hotelbeds
- Robert Graff, vice president of marketing and international sales, Papillon Group
- DT Minich, President and CEO, Experience Kissimmee
