
The Tourism Innovation Global Summit (TIS) has announced the appointment of Brigitte Hidalgo as its new Director, ahead of the highly anticipated TIS2025 event scheduled to take place in Seville from October 22 to 24. Hidalgo brings over 20 years of experience across the travel, hospitality, and digital marketplace sectors, reinforcing the summit’s vision to shape the future of global tourism.
TIS2025 is expected to welcome more than 8,000 tourism professionals and 400 international experts, offering a dynamic platform for innovation, collaboration, and business transformation within the tourism industry.
Hidalgo’s extensive background includes leadership roles such as CEO and COO at Weekendesk, where she spearheaded international expansion strategies and developed new digital business models. Her early career in hotel operations with Sercotel Hotels and Husa Hotels adds depth to her expertise, combining strong operational insight with strategic commercial acumen.