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Youth Perspectives
Forget millennial backpackers – globe-trotting baby boomers are transforming travel
Globe-trotting baby boomers will remain a critical demographic for the global tourism industry for years to come.
Jack Forestell is Head of Global Merchant Sales & Solutions at Visa. Previously, he was an Executive Vice President of Marketing and Analytics at Capital One Financial. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors of Mercer Management Consulting, where he was a Member of the Retail and Consumer practice for 10 years.