DGA Group Strengthens Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism Offering with the Appointment of Jonas Neihardt as a Senior Advisor
Washington, D.C. – July 21, 2026 – DGA Group, an expert-led advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Jonas Neihardt as a Senior Advisor based in Washington, D.C. This appointment strengthens the firm’s Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism offering, enhancing its ability to support global companies in navigating geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and evolving regulatory and sustainability expectations.
Jonas Neihardt brings more than three decades of experience at the intersection of government affairs, public policy, and international business. In his most recent role as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at Hilton, he supported the Chief Executive Officer in expanding the company’s global footprint to more than 100 countries and strengthened the brand’s positioning on key social and industry initiatives. During his tenure, he led global advocacy efforts on public policy affecting corporate growth, market expansion, and industry competitiveness. Now, as the founder of Eastport Strategies, he continues to advise hospitality clients on policy issues at the international, federal, and state levels.
“Hospitality, travel, and tourism are increasingly shaped by geopolitical developments, regulatory change, and evolving expectations,” said Paul Ansah, Partner at DGA Group. “Jonas’ unique combination of industry experience, policy expertise, and global perspective will enhance our ability to help clients manage risk, engage stakeholders, and pursue growth around the world.”
About DGA Group
DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect – and grow – what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Leveraging the experience and expertise of Albright Stonebridge Group, a leader in global strategy and commercial diplomacy, and a deep bench of communications, public affairs, and government relations consultants, we help clients navigate and shape global policy, reputational, and financial issues. To learn more, visit dgagroup.com.