
Seán Ruane has been appointed as the new President of the Board for the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) for a one-year term
Founded in 1970, TTRA is a global organization with over 1,000 members and is a leading source for evidence-based travel and tourism data and analysis
Mr Ruane holds a PhD in Tourism and a Master’s in Hospitality Management, with research interests focused on destination image and authenticity
Mike Kierstead, Marketing Director at TTRA, said: “Seán Ruane’s extensive academic background and hands-on experience in the tourism and hospitality industry make him an invaluable asset to our organization. We look forward to his leadership in advancing our mission to provide leading-edge travel and tourism research solutions that positively impact people, places, and society