Gerald Lawless

World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. is an organization that serves as the authority on the economic and social contribution of travel and tourism. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company promotes sustainable growth for the sector by working with governments and international institutions to create jobs, drive exports, and generate prosperity. According to their research, the travel and tourism industry made a 5.5% contribution to GDP and was responsible for 272 million jobs in 2020. The organization represents the travel and tourism sector and has over 200 members, including CEOs, chairpersons, and presidents of leading travel and tourism companies worldwide. The company works to raise awareness of the industry as one of the world's largest economic sectors, supporting one in 10 jobs worldwide and generating 10.4% of GDP. The company was founded in 1990 by Tommaso Zanzotto, Robert Henry Burns. Julia Elizabeth Simpson has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Part of ITV Plc, Forte Hotels Group is a British company that operates the Swans Nest Hotel. The private company is based in London, UK.

Travelodge Hotels Ltd. owns, leases, franchises, and manages travel lodges and hotels. It offers deals, partner discounts, and group bookings. It operates hotels across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Thame, the United Kingdom.

Dubai Holding LLC engages in management and development of businesses and services across multiple industries. It operates through its subsidiaries which engages in initiation, development, construction, operation and management of major projects in the areas of media, healthcare, tourism, property, energy, manufacturing, research, and humanitarian aid. The company was founded in October 2004 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Jumeirah Group LLC operates a chain of hotels and resorts. It also operates luxury serviced residences and apartments; spas in the Middle East; an academy for hospitality management courses; restaurants; office properties; a waterpark; and a loyalty program. In addition, the firm offers event management services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Nasdaq Dubai Ltd. engages as an international financial exchange in the Middle East. Its solutions include NASDAQ Dubai Murabaha platform, central securities depository clearing and settlement, directors desk, company announcements and news disclosure, and dividend payments. The company was founded in September 2006 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland.

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Co. engages in exhibition and conference centers and services for international and regional exhibitions and events.The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.