ETOA appoints new members of Board and Advisory Council
During the European tourism association’s (ETOA) General Assembly on 26 February 2025, new Board positions were voted and announced. The new positions are:
- Adele Youngs, Founder, Live Travel and Tours – President
- Jennifer Tombaugh, CEO, Tauck – Vice President
- Marco De Rivo, Head of Hotel Operation, MIKI Travel – Treasurer
Simultaneously, the voting members of ETOA voted in favour of two new Board members:
- Marco Weijgertse, Head of Purchasing, TourAxis
- Martin Sapori, VP of Sales, Southern Europe, Accor
The following Board members are stepping down from the Board and Advisory Council:
- Karin Urban, Non-Executive Director at Tour Partner Group
- Mario Bondini, Chairperson, Travel Curious
“It has been an enormous privilege for me to be president of ETOA since 2019. The last four years have presented some of the toughest operating conditions experienced in living memory, and I am delighted to be handing over the reins with the industry and the association in strong recovery. I would like to thank the Board, Advisory Council, and the whole membership for the support I’ve received during this period, and I’m delighted to be succeeded by Adele Youngs. I’m looking forward to supporting her in my new role as Vice President.”
“I am honoured to have been elected as President of ETOA and look forward to collaborating closely with our members and industry partners to champion the growth and sustainability of inbound tourism to Europe. At a time when the travel sector is evolving rapidly, collaboration and innovation will be key to ensuring that Europe remains a world-class destination for visitors.”
“Jennifer has guided us through the toughest years we have endured since we were founded. I’m sure that the secretariat and the membership will join me in greeting the new board and leadership with enthusiasm. There is so much work to be done and we’re looking forward to expanding our remit with an ever-growing membership to give inbound tourism the support it deserves and needs.”
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Notes to editors:
ETOA is a member–driven community of over 1,100 organisations, from global brands to independent small businesses, DMOs, industry partners and technical specialists. Supported by our supplier members and partners, we work on behalf of tour operators, wholesalers, destination management companies and agents to enable a sustainable business environment in which European tourism can thrive and grow.
