Presenting 2024 Hotelie Hall of Fame Story - Peter Yesawich ’72, MS ’74, PhD ‘76

Peter C. Yesawich is Chairman of Yesawich Holding, LLC and Co-founder of MMGY Global, the world’s largest integrated marketing communications company serving travel, leisure, and entertainment industry clients from offices across the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.

Widely regarded as one of the most respected sources of insight into the evolving habits, preferences, and intentions of travelers, Yesawich is a frequent commentator on travel trends in both domestic and international media.  He has served some of the industry’s most popular destinations and brands including the Bahamas, Bermuda, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Mexico,  Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hilton International, Leading Hotels of The World, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Sandals Resorts, Trump Hotel Collection, Atlantis Paradise Island, BahaMar, the Breakers, the Broadmoor, Gaylord Hotels, La Costa, New York Palace, Wynn Las Vegas, Colonial Williamsburg, Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, .travel, and the US Olympic Committee.