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With 40 years of experience across travel, Lefebvre is now planning another growth phase. This one has lots of Crystal in it.

Jane Sun has helped take Trip.com from a domestic hotel booking site to China’s leading online travel platform.

Ritesh Agarwal revolutionized the budget hotel industry in India. Oyo has transcended its status as a brand to become a shorthand for budget-friendly hotels.

Aircraft leasing, which gave airlines a new way to finance planes, has largely been the brainchild of Udvar-Hazy.

As Transportation Secretary, Buttigieg has made an often-overlooked department relevant.

He helped build Expedia. And now he’s trying to expand Uber from a ridesharing app into a booking platform for multiple types of travel.

As CEO of Starwood Capital, Sternlicht the longtime hotel king balances financial performance with social responsibility.

From his blunt takes on ultra-low-cost carriers to Boeing, Kirby has become one of the most influential — and candid — voices in the airline industry. And under his watch, United has managed to become one of the most profitable U.S. airlines.

Dixon has proven he’s willing to fight for the travel industry. Now he’s got a much bigger budget.

As the CEO of Virtuoso, Upchurch was early in figuring out the value of fostering human connection in travel.