Eduardo Chaillo CMP, CMM, CASE, CITP, DES is a Mexican tourism consultant and former government official and diplomat who has been recognized for his work strengthening the competitiveness of destinations across Latin America. He has worked in tourism development and the meetings industry across Latin America and served as U.S. and Canada Regional Director for the Mexico Tourism Board at Mexico's Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Chaillo was born in Mexico City to Eduardo Chaillo Canan, of Syrian Jewish descent, and Martha Ortiz, who was of Mexican Catholic heritage. He and his sister, Emilia, were raised in a multi-ethnic, multi-religious household in Mexico City. During his youth, Chaillo worked at his parents' restaurant, Niza, which provided his initial experience in the hospitality industry.
He attended the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), where he received a degree in business administration with a focus in business operations and supervision. During his time at ITAM, he met his future wife Fabiola Lizárraga Ruz. The couple married in 1992 and have three daughters: Faby, Dany, and Regina.
Chaillo served as Minister of Tourism for the State of Zacatecas from 1996 to 1998. He subsequently held positions with the Mexican Ministry of Tourism (SecretarÃÂa de Turismo, SECTUR) and the Mexican Tourism Board (Consejo de Promoción TurÃÂstica de México, CPTM), where he directed six editions of the Tianguis TurÃÂstico trade show and established the Mexico Convention Bureau within the CPTM during its operation as a government agency.
From 2005 to 2013, he served as Regional Director for the United States and Canada and later as Executive Director for the Meetings Industry at CPTM. In these roles, he positioned Mexico as a leading international destination for congresses, exhibitions, and incentive travel by coordinating strategies with global associations and local stakeholders.
In 2013, Chaillo founded Global Meetings and Tourism Specialists, a consulting firm that advises destinations, venues, and governments on competitiveness strategies, economic impact studies, cluster development, and the attraction of international events. In 2014, he joined Maritz as Global General Manager for Latin America, taking a leadership role in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry.
Chaillo has held various volunteer leadership positions in tourism and meetings industry organizations:
Chaillo writes the column "Punto de Encuentro" in the newspaper El Momento, and has contributed articles to publications including Panorama TurÃÂstico, Portal de las Américas, MDC magazine, Latin America Meetings, and Eventos Latinoamericanos. He has lectured on business administration, entrepreneurship, and marketing at universities in Mexico.