Kelly Craighead wearing a light blue blazer and a silver necklace, speaking at a conference with a sign behind her that says "World Travel & Tourism Council."

Kelly Craighead is a global tourism expert, former White House official, and travel industry champion with a proven billion-dollar track record across six continents.

With a professional network spanning over 100 nations and deep expertise in advocacy, sustainable tourism, and public-private partnerships, Kelly brings a distinctive perspective to the intersection of policy, commerce, and global travel.

“Tourism is a powerful driver of global economic growth for all its stakeholders. Winning in this sector requires agility, foresight and superlative traveler experiences.

Transforming Global Tourism Through Strategic Leadership and Innovation.