The Global Resilience Network has formalised cross‑sector coordination to align senior leaders across travel, finance, technology and government for more coherent global mobility.
Summary: The Global Resilience Network has formalised executive-level, cross-sector coordination to bring together leaders from travel, finance, technology and government in pursuit of greater coherence for global mobility.
The Global Resilience Network has moved to formalise cross‑sector coordination among senior leaders across travel, finance, technology and government, operating across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas to address pressures reshaping global mobility.
A curated, executive‑level convening
The initiative is designed as a selective, invitation‑only leadership platform rather than a typical conference organiser or membership body. Its purpose is to bring decision‑makers together in focused settings where cross‑industry alignment can translate into concrete action and responsibility.
- Ghada Shalaby, former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arab Republic of Egypt; Egyptian Hotel Association
- Christian Mantei, President, Phase 3 Conseil, formerly with Montefiore Investment, ATOUT France, IGESA and ATREAM
- Alex MacEwan, International Investment and Strategy Advisor; Head of Investment Companies, Capital Access Group
- Paras Loomba, CEO and Founder, GHE (Global Himalayan Expeditions)
- Claude Blanc, Senior Advisor, travel and tourism, formerly Amadeus and RXGlobal
- Rajan Datar, Host and Journalist, BBC
Why the Network is being scaled up now
The move follows growing industry recognition that while conversations between sectors have increased, they do not always produce alignment or actionable coordination. The Network aims to address this gap by structuring engagement around outcome‑focused formats and accountability.
Laurie Myers, Founding Strategist, said:
The global system is not suffering from a lack of dialogue; it is suffering from a lack of coherence. Travel does not operate in isolation; it is shaped by financial systems, infrastructure decisions, technological platforms and geopolitical realities. GRN exists to enable alignment between those with the authority and capacity to shape outcomes.
Built on long‑standing industry engagement
The Network draws on more than ten years of structured interaction with senior figures across the travel ecosystem. Its founders say this history underpins demand for a tighter leadership infrastructure that moves beyond representation to deliver measurable results.
Areas of focus and cross‑industry reach
GRN's remit covers systemic resilience across multiple domains. By convening authority holders from different sectors, the Network seeks to ensure that decisions about infrastructure, finance and technology reflect the needs of global mobility and destination preparedness.
- Aviation and airports
- Hospitality and destinations
- Financial services and investment
- Infrastructure and energy
- Technology platforms and data
The Network's timing aligns with recent global discussions on structural resilience, including the observance of UN Global Tourism Resilience Day on 17 February, underscoring the need for multi‑sector preparedness.
Why this matters: For industry leaders and policymakers, GRN offers a mechanism to convert high‑level dialogue into coordinated action that accounts for financial, technological and geopolitical drivers. For travellers, more coherent decision‑making can translate into more resilient services and infrastructure when crises or disruptions occur.
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