
United States Travel & Tourism CEOs to Watch in 2026
Gary Palmer: Building Journeys Around Trust, Connection, and Memories That Matter. Featuring Gary Palmer, Founder and CEO of GP Vacations, this edition explores how purpose-driven leadership, integrity, and personalized travel experiences are transforming the tourism industry. It highlights Gary's remarkable transition from more than three decades in law enforcement to entrepreneurship, where he combines trust, exceptional service, and innovation to help travelers create meaningful memories, strengthen relationships, and embrace life's most valuable experiences through thoughtfully designed journeys.




