George Platanitis

George Platanitis is a seasoned professional in the travel and tourism sector with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and partnerships. Currently serving as the Senior Manager for Commercial & Partnerships at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) since September 2019, George is responsible for the commercial objectives of the Travel & Tourism portfolio and oversees the IATA/IATAN Agent ID Card program. Prior roles include Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Croix Bleue du Québec, where George focused on market development in Quebec and Ontario, and positions at Air Canada Vacations as Vice President for Sales & Partnerships, as well as Vice President for Marketing & Ecommerce. George's previous experience also includes significant roles in business development at Air Canada and loyalty marketing at Aeroplan. Educational background includes studies at Concordia University and Vanier College.