David Kliman is an internationally respected hospitality industry leader and President of The Kliman Group. The Kliman Group specializes in creating and facilitating think tanks and customer advisory boards for tourism industry organizations. The Kliman Group helps its clients maximize profitability through a strategic understanding and interpretation of customer trends and best practices. The Kliman Group's clients include many of the world's largest destination marketing organizations, convention centers and hotel companies. David has served as International Chairman of MPI (Meeting Professionals International) and on the White House Council of Travel and Tourism. He has served on MPI's Multicultural & Brand Advisory Councils and was awarded one of the meeting industry's highest accolades, MPI International Meeting Planner of the Year. David is fluent in German and English and proficient in Spanish. His opinions and perspectives are widely sought after by travel industry organizations seeking a strategic understanding of market trends and customers' needs. He is a frequent and highly rated speaker at global travel industry forums.