Destination On The Left
384 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsDestination On The Left is a travel and tourism industry podcast hosted by Travel Alliance Partnership. Each episode explores successful collaborations, creative marketing ideas and best practices for both consumer and travel trade marketing programs. Interviews are a mix of Destination Marketers, Industry Leaders, Consultants and businesses in the industry.
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Episode 384: Why Knowing Your Audience Makes Your Marketing Simpler, with Mary Charleson
June 26, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBOn this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Mary Charleson, President of Five Minute Marketing and founder of Carry On Queen, about her formula for creating marketing plans that align with your target audience. We discuss how giving without expectation applies to Marketing and how Mary views volunteering with purpose as part of this philosophy. Mary also shares the importance of growing your business through referral and repeat business and why the quality of an audience is more...
Episode 383: Empowering Destination Marketing with Civitas Pro's Data Insights, with Tiffany Gallagher
June 19, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBOn this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Tiffany Gallagher, Vice President of Operations at Civitas about what Tourism Improvement Districts (TIDs) mean for the communities where they are established. She shares more about creative funding opportunities designed as a benefit-based vehicle for the travel industry forward. Tiffany also discusses the Civitas Pro database and why they created a one-stop shop for all data related to funding for DMOs and other organizations that ope...
Episode 382: Building a Purpose-Driven Company Culture, with Nicole Mahoney and TJ Bennett
June 12, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this episode of Destination on the Left, I’m sharing my recent appearance on the Desuckify Work podcast with TJ Bennett. We discuss why people crave purpose-driven work, why it’s important to have a vision, and, more importantly, how to communicate that vision throughout the company. We also discuss building a strong team and how structure and operationalization of your vision and values lead to more flexibility and creativity. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How Travel Alliance Pa...
Episode 381: Business Growth and Thought Leadership, with Nicole Mahoney and Sharon Toerek
June 05, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBOn this episode of Destination on the Left, you’ll hear my conversation with Sharon Toerek about the importance of finding your niche and how growth happens once you commit to it. We also discuss how becoming a thought leader in your niche leads to new relationships and opportunities. While this interview centers around building a marketing agency, I’m sure you’ll find value in the insights we share in our discussion. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why having a clear vision is crucia...
Episode 380: The Intersection of Storytelling, Collaboration, and Attractions, with Geoff Thatcher
May 29, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBOn this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Geoff Thatcher about telling great stories and why they impact how people experience your brand. Geoff shares examples of his revolutionary experiential framework in action and gives his insights into staying focused, finding the right partners, forgiving allowable weaknesses, and remembering to have fun. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why experiencing new things is essential for inspiring creativity in the hospitality and exper...
Episode 379: Connecting Communities through Collaboration, with Sonya Nash
May 22, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBOn this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Sonya Nash, Executive Director of Visit Shipshewana. She shares how she honors the local community through the work her DMO does and describes her role as creating an experience that visitors love and positively impacts the local community. Sonya also talks about a countywide collaboration she is part of and the importance of building bridges between stakeholders for the greater good. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why understan...
Episode 378: Let Your Weird Flag Fly, with Emily P. Dailey
May 15, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBOn this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Emily about how her creative skills and early experience in theater led her to the hospitality industry. She walks us through a process for evaluating your brand and thinking about it from a people-first perspective and shares her approach to addressing challenges that cover planning for short-term, mid-term, and long-term needs in that order. What You Will Learn in This Episode: The importance of building relationships before seeking...
Episode 377: Fostering Community and Mindful Travel Experiences for Women, with Megan Grant
May 08, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBOn this episode of Destination on the Left, Megan Grant and I talk about how her tours are designed to create a positive social impact. She highlights the trends that are helping her business grow and thrive, including mindful purchasing and lone female travelers. We also discussed the importance of community and how Megan’s tours build community. What You Will Learn in This Episode: What inspired Megan to start Cherish Tours during the pandemic and how she is creating a positive impact th...
Episode 376: Evolving Travel Trends and Adventure Tourism, with Sean Hebert
May 01, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBOn this episode of Destination on the Left, Sean Hebert goes deep into the backstory of TourRadar, an organized adventure platform. He shares his perspective on the importance of trust, what adventure travelers are looking for in terms of new experiences, and how TourRadar facilitates amazing collaboration between travelers, tour operators, and travel advisors. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How TourRadar evolved from a consumer-only marketplace to serving travel agents as a time-sav...
Episode 375: Cultivating a Transformative Mindset, with Meredith Calloway
April 24, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBOn this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Meredith Calloway, Chief Visionary Officer and Co-Founder of Gifted Travel Network (GTN). She shares more about the inspiration behind her community of luxury travel advisors and her nuggets of wisdom about how to develop and cultivate a brand message that will help you stand out from the crowd by finding your brilliance. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How Meredith transitioned from working in finance to starting a travel busine...
Episode 374: Our Exciting Travel Alliance Partnership Rebrand, with Nicole Mahoney
April 17, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBThis week, I’m reflecting on our new brand and why we are so excited about the next chapter. I want to share the branding journey with you to highlight the lessons we learned along the way. I hope that our story will inspire you and give an introduction to our new company and the philosophy behind it. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why we decided to merge two brands, and how the Travel Alliance Partnership will be an economic development partner for destinations What the rebranding...
Episode 373: Understanding American Traveler Sentiment, with Amir Eylon
March 27, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBA thirty-two-year veteran of the Travel & Tourism industry, Amir Eylon leads the entire team at Longwoods International, responsible for the development and execution of all facets of the organization, from program development to customer acquisition and retention. He joined Longwoods in 2015 from his previous role as Vice President, Partner Engagement with Brand USA, the public-private partnership serving as the destination marketing organization dedicated to increasing international visi...
Episode 372: The Impact of Coopetition in Creating Meaningful Travel Experiences, with Greg Takehara
March 20, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBGreg Takehara has been the CEO of Tourism Cares since 2019. He previously served on its Board, acting as its Chairman before becoming CEO. Prior to Tourism Cares, Greg was the President of Trip Mate, Inc., a travel insurance administrator. He began his thirty-five year career in the travel and tourism industry at The Mark Travel Corporation, where he served as General Counsel. Greg serves on the Board of the US Travel Association and has served on the Boards of NTA and the IGLTA Foundation...
Episode 371: Leaning into the Uniqueness of a Destination, with JoAnna Haugen
March 13, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBJoAnna Haugen is an award-winning writer, consultant, speaker, and solutions advocate who has worked in communications-related positions in the travel and tourism industry her entire career. She is also the Founder of Rooted, a solutions platform at the intersection of sustainable tourism, social impact, and storytelling. Through Rooted, JoAnna helps tourism professionals decolonize travel experiences and support sustainability using strategic storytelling. In 2021, Newsweek named JoAnna a...
Episode 370: Transforming Marketing with AI, with Paul Roetzer
March 06, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBPaul Roetzer is the Founder and CEO of Marketing AI Institute; co-author of Marketing Artificial Intelligence: AI, Marketing and the Future of Business; host of The Marketing AI Show podcast; and creator of the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON). As a speaker, Roetzer is focused on making AI approachable and actionable for marketers and business leaders. A graduate of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Roetzer has consulted for hundreds of organizations, from startups to Fort...
Episode 369: The Power of Owned Media, with Adam Stoker
February 28, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes - 70.1 MBAdam Stoker is the Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Relic, a full-service destination marketing agency. For over 15 years, Adam has excelled in the leisure travel, stakeholder engagement, and destination branding spheres. Immersed in the world of tourism, Adam has spent time as a member of the Utah Tourism Industry Association Board. He is a frequent speaker and collaborator at industry events nationwide, speaking at the Utah Tourism Conference, Texas Travel Summit, several Destinations I...
Episode 368: Uniting Communities through Memorable New York City Tours and Events, with Rowena Sahulee
February 21, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBRowena Sahulee is a marketing executive with over 20 years in the dual realms of tourism and economic development. She has worked in marketing functions at organizations such as Circle Line Statue of Liberty Ferry and Harbor Cruises, the first concessionaire to the Statue of Liberty. The Greater Houston Partnership, the main business organization in the Houston, Texas, 10-country region. Choose NJ, the economic development marketing organization for the State of New Jersey. After Choosin...
Episode 367: Uniting for Success in the Travel Industry, with Nicole Mahoney
February 14, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBThis week we’re coming to you directly from the ABA Marketplace in Nashville, where I’m talking to eight amazing travel industry experts about why there’s a sense of energy and forward focus in 2024. They share more about the experiences visitors to their destinations are requesting and dig into the importance of authenticity and making genuine connections between visitors and locals. In this episode, you’ll hear from these travel and tourism industry leaders: Lorey Hall: Leisure Sales Ma...
Episode 366: Nurturing Relationships in the Tourism and Travel Sector with Nicole Mahoney
February 07, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBThis week, the podcast is coming to you from the ABA Marketplace in Nashville, where nearly 3,000 tour and travel professionals convened to learn and network with their peers. From indigenous experiences in Alberta to the revitalization of destinations like Philadelphia and Branson, this episode is packed with valuable perspectives on collaboration, envisioning the future of travel, and the power of personal connections in the tourism industry. In this episode, you’ll hear from these extra...
Episode 365: Strategies for Finding and Nurturing Your Community, with Nicole Mahoney
January 31, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBNicole Mahoney is an entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host with a passion for business. She’s the Founder of Break the Ice Media, a PR and digital marketing agency specializing in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry, and also serves as the CEO of Travel Alliance Partners. In her weekly podcast, Destination on the Left, launched in 2016, she interviews tourism professionals from all over the globe on creativity and collaboration. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I’m t...
Episode 364: Creative Branding and Positioning for DMOs, with Kylie Kullack
January 24, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBKylie Kullack, the Head of Client Engagement at Struck, is a dynamic leader in the realm of brand transformation. Her extensive experience spans diverse sectors, including destination marketing, outdoor recreation, and biotechnology. Known for her strategic acumen and problem-solving prowess, Kylie consistently empowers her teams to achieve exceptional results. Her impressive portfolio features collaborations with esteemed clients such as the Utah Office of Tourism, Snowbird, Westminster C...
Episode 363: Opening the World Through Education, with Dana Lynn Mortenson and Kate Berseth
January 17, 2024 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBDana is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of World Savvy, a national education nonprofit working to educate and engage youth as responsible global citizens. World Savvy supports change agents in K-12 education to create more inclusive, adaptive schools that ensure all young people can develop the skills and dispositions needed to thrive in a more diverse, interconnected world. World Savvy programs provide support at three critical levels to deeply integrate global competence into te...
Episode 362: Strategies for Fostering Meaningful Connections in the Workplace, with Nicole Mahoney
January 10, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBNicole Mahoney is an entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host with a passion for business. She’s the Founder of Break the Ice Media, a PR and digital marketing agency specializing in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry, and also serves as the CEO of Travel Alliance Partners. In her weekly podcast, Destination on the Left, launched in 2016, she interviews tourism professionals from all over the globe on creativity and collaboration. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I sha...
Episode 361: Insights from the National Tour Associations Travel Exchange (Part 2), with Nicole Mahoney
December 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week, the show is coming from the NTA Travel Exchange in Shreveport, LA, where more than 800 tour & travel professionals convened to do business, learn, and network. There have been several years of uncertainty and change in the travel industry, but from speaking to these experienced leaders, it looks as though there are positive times ahead. In these conversations, we dig into the trends they’re seeing in the tour & travel business, and my guests share how important collaboration is to...
Episode 360: Insights from the National Tour Associations Travel Exchange (Part 1), with Nicole Mahoney
December 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBFor this first episode in a special two-part series from the National Tour Associations Travel Exchange, I visited the National Tour Associations Travel Exchange in Shreveport, Louisiana and spoke with several experts in the travel and tourism industry. My guests shared their insights into the travel industry, looking at the trends, challenges, and whether events like NTA Travel Exchange make you a better tourism professional. The wisdom each of these leaders shared is certain to be invaluab...
Episode 359: Personalizing Your Marketing with AI, with John Lyotier
December 06, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBJohn Lyotier is CEO and Co-Founder of TravelAI, an UpNext company. TravelAI is an applied AI company operating in the field of travel. Through a network of interconnected brands, the company connects high-intent travelers to the largest travel websites in the world and over 10 million properties. TravelAI’s proprietary big data marketing engine has facilitated more than $1.5B in gross booking value and 6M nights booked since 2016. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Joh...
Episode 358: Exploring the Power of Generative AI in Visual Storytelling, with Dr. Rebecca Swift
November 29, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBDr. Rebecca Swift is the Global Head of Creative Insights at iStock and Getty Images, where she leads the team responsible for analyzing trends and developing research in visual communications. Rebecca joined the company over 20 years ago as one of the founding members of the team that introduced visual research methodology to the industry. Rebecca leads global research projects investigating the future of visual communications and works with a wide variety of brands in industries ranging fr...
Episode 357: How to Find Out if You’re Really Compatible with Your Travel Companions, with Bree Nidds
November 22, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBWhat if you could test travel compatibility… BEFORE you take a trip? FLIGHT RISK™ is a new party game and the ultimate test of travel compatibility for friends or strangers! Bree Nidds has nearly ten years of experience working in destination organizations and is embarking on a new journey! Bree is the Owner and Creator of FLIGHT RISK GAME LLC, a game publishing company established in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, producing travel-themed game products. On this episode of Destination on th...
Episode 356: The 3Cs of Successful Collaboration, with Nicole Mahoney
November 15, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBNicole Mahoney is an entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host with a passion for business. She’s the Founder of Break the Ice Media, a PR and digital marketing agency specializing in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry, and also serves as the CEO of Travel Alliance Partners. In her weekly podcast, Destination on the Left, launched in 2016, she interviews tourism professionals from all over the globe on creativity and collaboration. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I exp...
Episode 355: A Different Perspective on Digital Marketing, with Andy Buyting
November 08, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBAndy Buyting is a leader in thought leadership and content marketing. His integrated content strategy has served both himself and his clients exceedingly well. Andy’s thought leadership journey started when he published his first business book in 2007 and started publishing his first magazines in 2009. Since then, he has leveraged his integrated approach to print, digital, and interactive marketing strategies to establish himself as a thought leader in content marketing and brand positioni...
Episode 354: Driving Change Through Tourism, with Bob Provost
November 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBSince joining the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) as President & CEO in September of 2018, Bob has focused on NYSTIA’s programming, marketing & data analytics, advocacy efforts, and destination stewardship strategies. He has enhanced member communications and collaborative initiatives, facilitated rebranding, and the restatement of vision and purpose for the organization. He worked hand-in-hand with tourism industry members across the state and leadership in Washington, ...
Episode 353: Maximizing Marketing Impact, with Jackie Dunfee
October 25, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBJackie Dunfee is a seasoned marketing and brand executive with over a decade of experience crafting groundbreaking marketing strategies for brands. Jackie believes in the transformative power of exploring new cultures and is passionate about elevating unique experiences near and far. As a Client Partner, Travel at VDX.tv, Jackie spearheads strategic partnerships with destinations, attractions, and parks, developing solutions to turbocharge engagement and drive visitation. Jackie was previous...
Episode 352: Influencer Marketing and Community Engagement, with Kevney Dugan
October 18, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBBorn and raised in Michigan, Kevney Dugan grew up playing any sport he could make time for. In the long run, trail running, mountain biking, and fly fishing were the sports that stuck. Fly fishing was the one that offered a working opportunity out of college and took him to Livingston, Montana; San Jose, California; Jackson, Wyoming; and eventually to Bend. Having the opportunity to be the President/CEO of Visit Bend is a dream come true. Rarely does one have the opportunity to take their pa...
Episode 351: The Fusion of Traditional and Digital Advertising, with Mike Skladony
October 11, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 71.2 MBEpisode 351: Mike Skladony serves as the general manager of the consumer services team at Semcasting. He oversees all travel, entertainment, tourism, higher education, and nonprofit clients. Mike’s team of audience developers, account managers, and campaign managers work with clients hand in hand to develop audience solutions and win digital campaign strategies. Mike started his career with Semcasting in 2012, straight out of college and right into a role as Semcasting’s first digital acco...
Episode 350: Empowering Independent Hotels, with Jennifer Barnwell
October 04, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBEpisode 350: Jennifer Barnwell is President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection. Launched in November 2020, Curator provides lifestyle hotels the power to compete together while allowing its members the freedom to retain what makes their hotels unique. Before moving over to Curator, Barnwell was Senior Vice President of Asset Management of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, a leading real estate investment trust, which was formed and went public in late 2009. She oversaw hotels on the West Coast ...
Episode 349: Exploring Offbeat Travel Experiences, with Ariel Azoff
September 27, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBEpisode 349: Ariel Azoff is the Executive Director of Tourism and Brand Partnerships at Atlas Obscura, a media and experiences company dedicated to sharing the world’s hidden wonders. Ariel’s work has spanned media, tourism, social enterprise, sustainable fashion, government, and international development. She joined Atlas Obscura in 2017 to head up the company’s DMO campaigns, bringing her professional media experience and personal passion for travel and sustainability to the role. An ass...
Episode 348: Empowering Girls, Building Dreams: The Journey of Girls Run Period and Sustainable Tourism, with Susan Namulindwa
September 20, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBEpisode 348: Susan Namulindwa is the founding Director of Girls Run Period, an organization focused on Advocacy for ending Period poverty and women’s rights. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Maama Watali and Africa Trade Desk and the Vice President Canada with the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business. Susan has long standing expertise in policy, partnerships, strategy, outreach, and communications, as well as an experienced fundraiser, presenter, and trainer. She is an advocate fo...
Destinations International Annual Convention 02
September 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBEpisode 347: This week is the second in our two-part series coming to you from the Destinations International annual convention in Dallas, Texas. I have seven inspirational guests with me to share more about what has helped them be successful in the destination marketing industry and what advice they have for future tourism industry leaders. I also asked each of them to describe the convention in just one word — I think you’ll be fascinated by their answers. Joe Marinelli: President of Vi...
Episode 346: Destinations International Annual Convention 01
September 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBEpisode 346: This week on the show, we’re enjoying another travel conference edition. Join us at Destinations International (DI) as we talk to a panel of distinguished guests from the tourism industry. With decades of combined experience, they delve into the world of careers and professional development in tourism. From the resilience of hospitality professionals to the importance of collaboration and partnerships, we want to share insights gained at DI. Butch Spyridon: President & CEO of...
Episode 345: Shifting Towards Sustainability, with Rachel Brown
August 30, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBEpisode 345: Rachel Brown is the Executive Director of Visit Durango. In her role, she leads the team of tourism marketing and sustainability experts at the award-winning Destination Management & Marketing Organization (DMMO) for southwest Colorado’s most visited region. Rachel has over ten years of experience in tourism marketing and has held director positions at Visit Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, and Visit Oakland. She has earned a Global Sustainable Tourism Council Certification...
Episode 344: Tackling Workforce Shortages: Solutions and Creative Ideas, with Liza Ochsendorf
August 23, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MBEpisode 344: Liza Ochsendorf is the Director of Workforce Development for Warren County, NY. She oversees the county operations of WIOA Title programs in the Warren County Career Center and works closely with local and regional partners to address barriers to employment, such as child care, housing, transportation, skill deficits, etc. Her work addressing local industry needs has led to stronger private-public sector partnerships to problem-solve collaboratively for short and long-term sol...
Episode 343: Bringing Seattle Weather to the Desert, with Tammy Blount-Canavan
August 16, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBEpisode 343: Tammy Blount-Canavan’s career has spanned 30+ years and two countries, including executive leadership at Tourism Vancouver, CEO of the Tacoma Regional CVB, architect and inaugural Chair of the Washington Tourism Alliance, President and CEO of the Monterey County CVB, and now President and CEO of Visit Seattle. Tammy is a Past Chair of Destinations International. Tammy has been recognized as CEO of the Year, one of the 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry, twic...
Episode 342: Bringing Your City’s Past and Present to Life, with Kurt Krause
August 09, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBEpisode 342: Kurt Krause currently serves as the President and CEO of Visit Norfolk, joining in 2019. He is responsible for directing the effort to improve the quality of life for all residents through the economic and community benefits of tourism. His history in the hotel industry spans over 37 years, including 21 years with Marriott International, eight years with Aramark, and four years with Gold Key PHR. Arriving in Norfolk in 2014, he led the pre-opening efforts of Hilton Norfolk – T...
Episode 341: Insights from Tap Dance Part 2, with Nicole Mahoney
August 02, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBEpisode 341: This week the show is at Tap Dance, organized by the Travel Alliance Partners, where the focus is on the power of collaboration, connections, and partnerships in the travel and tourism industry. Through conversations surrounding the Tap Dance 2023 travel conference and real-life experiences, my guests share a deep appreciation for the importance of working together, building strong relationships, and leveraging partnerships to create impactful travel experiences. From creati...
Episode 340: Insights from Tap Dance, with Nicole Mahoney
July 26, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBEpisode 340: This week I’m at Tap Dance, the annual travel conference hosted and produced by Travel Alliance Partners. Tap Dance is an intimate show that gives a select group of tour operator partners a chance to build genuine relationships with Preferred Professional Travel Providers. I’m privileged to be able to talk to five experienced leaders in the travel and tourism sector and ask them about how shows like Tap Dance help empower them to do their job better. We also dive into what t...
Episode 339: A Destination Marketing Leader in DEI, with Santiago C. Corrada
July 19, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBEpisode 339: Santiago C. Corrada is an accomplished, recognized leader with over twenty-five years of public service experience, with proven success in effectively and efficiently transforming the professional culture of many diverse institutions. His outstanding relationship-building skills result in the resolution of highly complex issues through consensus. Corrada has the demonstrated ability to soundly and fiscally manage a convention center resulting in record surplus revenues. He has...
Episode 338: Getting Ready for the 2024 Solar Eclipse, with Debra Ross & Angela Speck
July 12, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBEpisode 338: Since 2001, Debra Ross has been publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, America’s online resource for families who want to know about all of the opportunities for kids in their local area, and (since 2016) of BeyondTheNest.com, for grownups who want to know about arts, culture, and recreation where they live. This web network has regional sites in 45 cities in the US and Canada, with (as of Feb 2023) 15 million visitors per year (85% parents, 15% grandparents, 82% women) and 750,000...
Episode 337: Unlocking Success Through Effective Communication, with Danny Liedka
July 05, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBEpisode 337: President and CEO Danny Liedka is in his sixth year at the helm of Visit Syracuse, Onondaga County’s official tourism promotion agency. Visit Syracuse plays a critical role in the county’s economic development strategy through its focus to grow the area’s business of leisure tourism, meetings & conventions, sporting & special events, and film/television production. Through his work, Danny has strengthened the organization’s ties with elected officials and community leaders t...
Episode 336: How to Access Travel Grants, with Lolita Jackmon
June 28, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBLolita Jackmon is a highly accomplished professional who began her career in the hospitality industry, working for renowned hotels and airlines. With a deep-rooted passion for travel and a commitment to creating unforgettable experiences, she quickly established herself as an asset in the industry. Driven by a desire to make a difference, Lolita transitioned into grant writing, focusing her efforts on increasing diversity in STEM majors through partnerships. Through her expertise in craf...
Episode 335: Revolutionizing Travel Healthcare, with Dana Le
June 21, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBDana Le is a healthcare innovation expert and Founder at Wander Health. She was previously on the Founding Team and Head of Operations at KidsX, one of the worlds leading digital health ecosystems focused on accelerating pediatric innovation. She built, designed, and managed the programming for the nation’s most prominent healthcare entrepreneurial programs. Prior to this role, she strategized innovative payment models at ECG Management Consultants and cofounded a community ventures program ...