Tourism Summit 2025

Michelle Janke

Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Michelle Janke is an executive leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth and strategic initiatives across industries, including travel and tourism, retail, NGOs, and government. 

A champion of sustainability, she has developed innovative practices for integrating sustainable principles into the travel and tourism sector at all levels. Her expertise in building consensus and managing organizational change has established her as a trusted advisor and catalyst for growth. 

A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Michelle frequently shares insights on industry trends, sustainability, and organizational development. As Managing Partner at Coraggio Group, she led the firm to significant growth including collaborations with organizations such as Los Angeles Tourism, US Travel, and Brand USA. 

Michelle’s experience spans attractions at Walt Disney Resorts and strategy at McKinsey & Company, equipping her to identify and apply emerging trends strategically. She holds an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.