SEATTLE, (Jan. 18, 2024) — Expedia Group is pleased to share the appointment of Hari Nair, Global SVP, Lodging Partners, to the board of directors of Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization. The 11-member board is appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce in consultation with the U.S. Secretaries of State and Homeland Security.

With over two decades of experience in the travel industry, Nair offers a unique perspective to the board with deep expertise in travel tech and a global pulse on shifting traveler behaviors.

In his current role at Expedia Group, Nair empowers partners to succeed in the universe of travel, overseeing hotel supplier relations and lodging strategy. Previously, he was at the helm of Expedia Group Media Solutions, the world’s leading travel advertising platform, where he helped hotel and destination marketing partners worldwide. Nair has also served as vice president and general manager of Orbitz.com and CheapTickets.com, responsible for overseeing retail operations and profitability of the business, brand strategy, marketing efficiency, and customer lifecycle management.

“I am thrilled to be appointed to the Board of Directors for Brand USA,” said Nair. “It is an honor to be selected as a voice for the country, and I look forward to working with my fellow board members to welcome the world to the United States.”

The bipartisan Travel Promotion Act established Brand USA as the nation’s first public-private partnership to promote the United States as a premier travel destination, and to communicate U.S. travel policies and procedures to worldwide travelers. Each director on Brand USA’s board represents a travel and tourism industry sector, and can serve a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms.

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