Biography
As CEO of Loews Hotels beginning in 1989, Tisch initiated the Loews Hotels Good Neighbor Policy over 20 years ago, one of the first of its kind in the hospitality industry. The Loews Good Neighbor Policy is a recipient of the U.S. President’s Service Award from the Points of Light Foundation.
Tisch serves as Chairman Emeritus the U.S. Travel Association, the national non-profit association representing all segments of the multi-billion dollar travel industry. For six years, he served as Chairman of NYC & Company, the city’s official tourism marketing agency and convention and visitors bureau.
Concurrent with his national efforts to help stimulate travel and tourism in the aftermath of September 11th, Tisch served as Chairman of New York Rising, a task force set committed to reviving tourism in New York City. In recognition for his leadership and civic involvement, Crain's New York Business named Tisch one of the "Top Ten Most Influential Business Leaders" and was named "CEO of the Year" by the Executive Council of New York in 2006.
The Tisch family is one of America's wealthiest and influential, with assets in the billions which they control through their holding company, Loews Corporation.
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