Anne Hamilton, a veteran of the Travel industry with more than 40 years of experience, literally “grew up” in the hotel and hospitality industry. She started working in the hotel business at the age of ten, performing various roles in hotels owned by her father. This experience set the groundwork for her formal education, which includes a bachelor’s degree from the Florida State University Dedman School of Hospitality and an MBA from Stetson University.
As Vice President of Global Travel for the Walt Disney Company, Anne provides essential operational strategic leadership for her teams who serve the needs of traveling cast members on a global basis for the Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries. Her teams execute the ongoing management of commercial airlines, hotels and transportation vendor agreements. They drive direction for the management of technology-enabled travel solutions and the overall maintenance of Disney’s travel policy, compliance, and related reporting.
Prior to leading the Global Travel team, Anne was Vice President of Resort Sales and Services for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. She has been with Disney for the 19 years and has served in various positions in the meeting industry. Anne remains active with Florida State University, presently serving on its Foundation Board of Trustees. In recognition of her industry contributions, Anne has been named an ASAE Fellow, honored as Florida State University Dedman Hospitality School Alumnae of the Year, and PCMA Supplier of the Year.