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Tourism

Disney Parks Chairman D’Amaro Mentioned Among Possible Successors to CEO Iger

1 year ago

Josh D’Amaro, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman, could become the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company.

The company on Sunday announced Bob Iger was returning to lead Disney as CEO, replacing Bob Chapek. Iger will work closely with Disney’s board to recruit the next person to lead the company after his two-year stint.

Now D’Amaro could be next in line, according to reports.

D’Amaro recently spoke at Skift Global Forum, where he discussed how the company will continue to thrive and push boundaries around storytelling and experiences.

Meanwhile, Reuters said Dana Walden, a former Fox television executive who leads Disney’s General Entertainment Content group, was another potential internal candidate.

Whoever takes over, a big challenge will be managing Disney+, the brand’s all-in streaming video strategy, according to Reuters.

Tourism

Show Travelers They’re Part of Solution, Not Problem — VisitScotland CEO

2 years ago

Destinations should aim to reassure travelers that they’re having a positive impact, by actively promoting sustainable tourism.

That was the message from VisitScotland CEO Malcolm Roughead, speaking at the Skift Sustainable Tourism Summit on Wednesday.

He said that VisitScotland seeks to make visitors aware of the environment, encouraging them “to be part of the solution, rather than problem.”

Speaking during the “Why Industry Collaboration is Central to Driving Change” panel debate, he said that Scotland was adding more vehicle charging points around the country, so visitors know that when they travel around remote islands they won’t run out of electricity.

“We’re looking at connectivity in and around Scotland, so people feel they are contributing,” Roughead said. “It’s not about value based tourism, but values based tourism. More people want people to leave (Scotland) not just as they found it, but better, via regenerative tourism.”