The Human Element in Travel and Tourism, with Jennifer Lazarz
Jennifer Lazarz has worked with the City of Gallup for over five years, four of which have been as its Tourism and Marketing Manager. Jennifer’s projects with the City of Gallup include the execution of the 2015 LEDA Grant for Historic Theatres at the historic El Morro Theatre, serving on the team for design and…
Creativity and Collaboration in the Face of Adversity, with Kerri Green
Kerri Green has been the President & CEO of Commerce Chenango since August 2019. She is a US Army Veteran and has a marketing degree from SUNY Delhi. Kerri has an extensive background in economic development, sales, and in administration. Her background includes a tenure at CDO Broadcasting as Sales Manager for over ten years,…
Staying Competitive in a Global Pandemic, with Tim and Janine Caschette
Husband and wife team, Tim and Janine Caschette, opened Avvino in 2013. The restaurant focuses on seasonal, American cuisine with an International twist and is known for its expansive and highly-curated wine program. Destination on the Left is joined by the husband and wife team, Tim and Janine Caschette. They are the owners of Avvino,…
Connecting Organizations with the Resources They Need to Drive Results, with Tim Midgley
Tim Midgley has over 15 years of technology strategy consulting experience in both corporate and startup environments. He enjoys working in a variety of roles that require modern knowledge of solution creation, business analysis, and product design. Tim is a highly sought after resource for friends and family when they are seeking motivation, guidance, or…
Small Town Tourism, with Eric Patrick
Eric Patrick is a lifelong marketing professional earning a degree in Advertising from Washington State University. He spent the first 10 years of his career working for small advertising agencies in Portland, OR and central Washington State. Through that experience, he started marketing fruits and vegetables extensively around 2000, working for one of the largest…
The Power of Collaboration in the Travel and Tourism Industry, with Susan Baier
A marketing strategist for over 30 years, Susan Baier founded Audience Audit in 2009 to help organizations understand their best audiences based on attitudes and needs rather than just demographics or purchase behavior. She develops custom segmentation research for marketers and agencies around the world, supporting their efforts to create marketing initiatives that are more…
The Impact of Culture and Leadership During the Pandemic, with Tammy Blount-Canavan
Tammy Blount-Canavan has a passion for elevating leadership and team performance. She has had a standout career developing high-performance teams of staff, boards, and community organizations. Tammy provides relatable and innovative leadership to bring out the best in organizations and individuals. Tammy’s career has spanned 30+ years and two countries, including executive leadership at Tourism…
Maintaining Focus Through the Hurdles of 2020, with Pascale Bernasse
Twenty years ago, Pascale Bernasse fulfilled a lifelong dream and began a career in the travel industry. Today, that dream remains a reality for her as the co-owner and President of French Wine Explorers. Bernasse started working in the travel industry in 2000 after leaving a corporate career that had left her uninspired. Taking a…
The ‘Why’ of Destination Marketing, with David Holder
As a tourism professional for over 25 years, David Holder co-founded Clarity of Place with a hands-on understanding of what destination leaders need to be successful. David leads stakeholder engagement efforts and crafts tactical plans to ensure destinations are equipped with the data and industry insights to react to changing environments but still attain their…
Destination Marketing and Economic Development, with Judy McKinney Cherry
With transformation and culture change in her DNA, Judy McKinney-Cherry is a seasoned leader and successful entrepreneur recognized for her expertise in economic and community development. She is sought after and known for her ability to balance a strategic focus with boots on the ground pragmatism that she leverages to help emerging businesses forge growth…
Collaboration Toolkit
Our first research study confirmed that collaboration is a constant in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. It is not a matter of if, but when and how, organizations will collaborate together. Our latest study reveals how organizations are putting collaboration into operation and how they are setting up systems and processes so that collaboration becomes a strategic part of the organization.
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