Jane Thompson brings to the Bradford Group extensive experience in strategic development, and oversight and implementation of these strategies, campaigns and special projects on behalf of Bradford’s clients. 

Under the Bradford Group representation of Executive International Headquarters Office for the Africa Travel Association, Thompson was responsible for oversight of administration and organization for the annual ATA Congress inclusive of conference venue selection, hotel and air negotiations, site inspections, and program coordination. She works with  the Society of Accessible Travel and Hospitality (SATH) advising clients on how to integrate this component into their tourism product.  In addition, Thompson served as ATA liaison to National Tourism Boards, Ministers of Tourism, Ministry Officials and the private sector.

Prior to joining The Bradford Group, Thompson was Vice President of the prestigious marketing research firm DYG as well as Yankelovich, Skelly and White.

Thompson is a past member of the Advertising Women of New York, Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA), past Board Member/Secretary of Women’s Executive International Travel Association (WEXITA).  She has served ATA as Board Secretary, Board Vice President, Chairman of the Award Committee, Chairman for the Annual Congress. and currently serves as Board member and Board appointed Chairman of the Election Committee.  She also serves on the Advisory Board of SATH and is SATH liaison to ATA.  Thompson is the recipient of the International Academy of Tourism’s prestigious NOAH Award as well as the ATA award for Outstanding Service to the Association.