Who’s the new boss? Asia Pacific tourism industry association seeks leader

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A long-established Asia Pacific regional travel & tourism industry association of public and private sector members is seeking a new executive leader. What specific priorities and competencies should the ideal candidate have?

Your correspondent put this (hypothetical?) scenario and question to “GT’s” diverse network of travel & tourism stakeholders and requested written responses of no more than 300 words.

Thanks to those who chose to participate. Their answers appear in the order received.

Click/touch a name to go to their answer:

• Peter Richards — Pragmatic priorities: People, planet, pocket
• Saverio Francesco Bertolucci — ‘Strength, transparency, and audacity’
• Wolfgang Georg Arlt — Prioritise membership, China, and visibility
• Steve Noakes — ‘Have a tender heart and a tough hide’
• Zohreh Khosravi — Advocacy founded on knowledge and teamwork

What AI ‘thinks’:

• ChatGPT — Understanding, leadership, commitment, and drive
• Bard — Leadership, communication, planning, collaboration, etc …

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• What do you think?

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