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Event Date |
Mon Jan 29 CST - Wed Jan 31 CST (11 months ago)
In your timezone (EST): Mon Jan 29 1:00am - Wed Jan 31 1:00am |
Location |
JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria
5150 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056, USA |
Region | Americas |
• Tourism Economic Updates
Delve Into the Latest Trends and Insights Shaping Our Dynamic Market Landscape.
• Consumer Travel Insights
Explore the Latest Trends and Revelations that Influence Today's Consumer Travelers.
• Delivering Hospitality Excellence
Learn the Keys to Providing Exceptional Service in The Hospitality Industry.
• Digital Marketing Trends
Uncover the Latest Developments and Strategies Driving the Ever-Evolving Digital Marketing Landscape.
Experience this event: Join us at the forum, where senior executives overseeing strategy and marketing gain access to cutting-edge data, invaluable insights, and powerful tools. These resources empower leaders to make informed, intelligent decisions that fuel immediate marketing success and long-term strategic vision.
2024 Speakers
Kevin Bagger
Vice President of Research Center, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
Anna Blount
Vice President, Research, Longwoods International
Kelby Bosshardt
Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Datafy
Tricia Boudreaux
Area Manager of Partner Success, Vacation Rental Division of Expedia
Conrad Braganza
Senior Manager, Research, Sonoma County Tourism
Susan Bruinzeel
Founder and Chief Data Strategist, SightLigne LLC
Timothy Bush
Visit Lake Charles, Visit Lake Charles
Chris Christmas
Head of Destination Partnerships, Key Data Dashboard
Katie Cook
VP of Strategic Services, Zartico
Cathy Dembek
Sr. Research Director, YouGov
Lucy Driver
Global Business Development Manager - STR Division, Lighthouse
Jeffrey Eslinger
Senior Director, Market Insights and CRM, Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau
Sheila Flanagan
Vice President and Registrar, Dundalk Institute of Technology
Erin Francis-Cummings
President & CEO, Future Partners
Kara Franker
Chief Executive Officer, Visit Estes Park
Michael Heckman
President & CEO, Houston First
Maria Henson
Director of Market Research & Insights, Visit Orlando
David Huether
Deputy Director, Research, National Travel and Tourism Office, U.S. Department of Commerce
Chris Klauda
Senior Director, Product Analytics & Insights, STR, Inc. a Division of CoStar Group
Whitney Knollenberg
North Carolina State University - Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Cree Lawson
Futurist and Destination Advocate, Arrivalist - Powered by AirDNA
Tony Lyle
Executive Director, Visit Galveston
Bernadette Maher
VP, Head of Client Management, YouGov America
Bruce McGregor
Senior Vice President, Research, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
Davis Meyer
Senior Director of Community Engagement, Visit Greater Palm Springs
Lisa Nucci
CMO, Choose Chicago
Bob Pacanovsky
Professional Speaker and Chief Hospitality Officer, Black Tie Experience
Janette Roush
Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital, New York City Tourism + Conventions
Michael Rudowski
Vice President of Research & Insights, Visit Dallas
Adam Sacks
President, Tourism Economics
Evan Saunders
VP Global Tourism & Hospitality, Near
Marlise Taylor
Director of Research, Visit NC - Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
Chris Thompson
Brand USA, Brand USA
2024 Sponsors
ELITE SPONSOR:
• Arrivalist
DIAMOND SPONSORS:
• Airline Data Inc
• Futur Partners
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• Adara
• Downs & St. Germain Research
• Key Data Dashboard
• Miles Partnership
• MMGY Travel Intelligence
• Near
• STR
• Tourism Economics
• XBorder Research
SAPPHIRE SPONSORS:
• Longwoods International
• Placer.ai
• Rove
• SMARInsights
• Zartico
GOLD SPONSORS:
• Datafy
• Lighthouse
• Magellan Strategy Group
• RRC
• Simpleview
• YouGov
BRONZE SPONSORS:
• Choose Chicago
• Discover Monroe - West Monroe
• Discover Puerto Rico
• Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau
• Hawaiian Islands
• Hello Burlington Vermont
• New York City Tourism
• Utah Office of Tourism
• Visit California
• Visit Galveston
• Visit St. Pete/Clearwater