Christopher L. Thompson

Hyatt Corp. owns and operates hotels and resorts. It operates Hyatt branded hotels and resorts, under the Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt brands. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Pegasus Solutions Cos. operates as a processor of electronic hotel transactions. It delivers online, social marketing and booking solutions, hotels actionable business intelligence through performance reports to help hotels understand and respond to changing market conditions. The company was founded by John F. Davis III in 1989 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Simpleview Worldwide, Inc. provides software and digital marketing services. The company is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce located in Myrtle Beach, SC.

The U.S. Travel Association is a non-profit organization that represents all aspects of the travel industry. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to increase travel to and within the United States. In 2020, the travel industry suffered a significant decline due to the pandemic, generating less economic output and supporting fewer jobs than in previous years. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Destination DC engages in the global convention, tourism and special events destination, with emphasis on the arts, cultural and historical communities. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

OnceThere, Inc. provides network of tourism agency services. It offers tours and activities suppliers with a turnkey platform as well as connects to current reservation management systems to deliver offerings online and through any connected devices. The company was founded by John Weimer and John Spencer in 2015 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

The North Eastern Strategic Alliance operates as a regional non-profit organization that provides infrastructure support, workforce training opportunities, and regional site selection and research assistance to companies by creating jobs for residents. It serves the aerospace, agribusiness, distribution and logistics, metals, and plastics and chemicals insdustry. The company is headquartered in Florence, SC.

Simpleview LLC engages in the provision of web-based enterprise solutions, search marketing and mobile technologies. It offers customer-relationship management, content management system, digital accessibility, website creation, experience design, mobile solutions, digital marketing, and revenue generation. The company was founded by Ryan M. George, William Simpson and Scott Wood in February 2001 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

AmericanTours International LLC provides travel services. The firm offers escorted motorcoach tours, self-drive packages, city breaks, hotel reservations, themed events, and optional excursions. The company was founded by Noel Irwin Hentschel and Michael Fitzpatrick in 1977 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The Coryn Group II LLC owns and operates hotels and resorts. The firm through its subsidiaries Apple Vacations, AMResorts and Amstar DMC offers travel and tourism services. The company was founded by John Joseph Mullen in 1969 and is headquartered in Newtown Square, PA.

Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corp. is a Non-Profit Organisation. It provides regional development services. The company is headquartered in Provides regional development services, SC.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

PhoCusWright Inc. owns and operates travel agencies. It offers research on dynamics that influence travel, tourism, and hospitality distribution. The company provides annual subscription-based syndicated research services, as well as reports on travel researching and buying behavior, forecasts and projections, multiple market sizing and share shifts, and consumer patterns, attitudes and outlook matters. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Sherman, CT.

Skills for Chicagolands Future operates as a staffing and recruitment company. The company was founded in September 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

HealthTab, Inc. provides point-of-care screening system. It empowers patients to be proactive about their health by directly measuring and monitoring the key biomarkers of chronic disease including cholesterol and triglycerides, blood sugar, liver and kidney function, and electrolytes. The company was founded by Will Seccombe and Rodger Seccombe in December 2013 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington engages in the spiritual, mental, and physical development of individuals, families, and communities. The private company is based in Reston, VA.

Dinova, Inc. provides proprietary marketplace focused on connecting business diners to restaurants. It includes local independents as well as national full-service, limited-service restaurant chains, encompassing all price levels and cuisines. The company was founded in 2009 by Vic Macchio and is headquartered in Johns Creek, GA.

The Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. organizes events and conventions. Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. is based in Denver, CO. The company was founded in 1908. The CEO is Richard Scharf.

Upward Projects LLC operates bars, restaurants and ice cream parlors. Its restaurants include Postino, Windsor, Churn, Federal Pizza, and Joyride. The company was founded by Craig DeMarco, Kris DeMarco, Wyatt Bailey, and Lauren Bailey on August 21, 2009 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Nashville Downtown Partnership discovers the many downtown events, parking options, concerts, shows, art and gallery openings, Predators and Titans games. It focuses on business recruitment and retention, residential and retail development, public space management, access and transportation, communications and marketing. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Enterprise Holdings, Inc. provides car rental services. It offers car sharing services, commercial truck rental, corporate fleet management, and retail car sales. The company was founded by Jack Crawford Taylor on February 1,1957 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Ahla Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1953 and is based in Washington with subsidiaries in the United States. The foundation is dedicated to helping people build careers, improve their lives, and strengthen the lodging industry. The American company offers academic and professional development scholarships, research funding, and events to support the hotel industry's workforce, from entry-level employees to general managers. The foundation relies solely on contributions from generous individuals and organizations who want to give back to hotel industry employees and the communities where they work and live. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) are their partner organizations.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. is the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides financial assistance to hoteliers through two main programs listed below. The company is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Chip Rogers has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Mileage Plus Holdings LLC engages in the provision of passenger air transportation services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association operates music bands and orchestras. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.

Window To The World Communications, Inc. operates and manages TV broadcasting stations. It broadcasts arts, children's current events, humanities, and science programmes through its Chicago television station and radio station. The company's focuses on cultural and educational topics. It was founded in 1955 by Edward Ryerson and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

United Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of passenger airline transportation services. It offers business products, United Airlines credit cards, premier access travel services, gift certificates, gift registry, travel products, and trip insurance. The company was founded by Walter T. Varney in 1934 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.