Speakers

Speakers + Moderators

Liana Acevedo Convention Sales & Services Coordinator, Richmond Region Tourism View profile
John Alvarez Virginia Market Manager, Virginia Distillery Company View profile
Clay Barbour Executive Editor, Distinction Magazine View profile
Steve Beyer President at Leisure Media 360 View profile
Mary Bishop Digital Marketing Manager, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Dawn Blacksten Assistant Director, Virginia Film Office View profile
Lisa Bleakley Executive Director for the Montgomery County-Blacksburg-Christiansburg Regional Tourism Office View profile
Matt Bolas Partner Success Manager & Tourism Development Specialist, High Road Agency View profile
Jacob Bower Southern Virginia Tourism Development Coordinator, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Frank Brunetto Director of Operations, Rueger Restaurant Group View profile
Brad Capps The Breakers Resort and Chairman, VRLTA View profile
Esra Calvert Director of Research, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Chris Canfield Vice President, Partnership Marketing, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
John Cario General Manager, Hilton Richmond Downtown and Area Vice President, HRI Lodging, Inc. View profile
Mark Carrier President, B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group and Chairman, American Hotel and Lodging Association View profile
Mary Cywinski Destination Services Coordinator, Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge View profile
Peter Dodge Senior Coordinator, Public Policy and Public Affairs, Brand USA View profile
Jenna Eckel Communications Coordinator, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Andy Edmunds Director, Virginia Film Office View profile
Beth Erickson President & CEO, Visit Loudoun View profile
Craig Etheridge Regional Director of Interactive Sales, Comcast Spotlight, Mid-Atlantic Region View profile
Felicia Feaster Managing Editor, HGTV and Travel Channel View profile
Jennifer Foster Business Development Executive, Destinations, STR, Inc. View profile
Mary Fugere Director. Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau View profile
Fynn Glover Founder & CEO, RootsRated Media View profile
Wes Hall Executive Director, Hampton Roads Sports Commission View profile
Lou Hammond Chairman & Founder, Lou Hammond Group View profile
Leah Harms Brand Manager, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Tamera Harris Events & Sponsorship Manager, Richmond Region Tourism View profile
Sarah Hauser Photographer & Digital Asset Management, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Lacey Huber Vice President, Stone Tower Winery View profile
Caitlin Johnson Special Projects Manager, Partnership Marketing for Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Joni Johnson Director, Domestic Sales & Marketing, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Shannon Johnson Brand Director, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Michele Jones Co-Owner, Comfort and Pasture View profile
Ian Kahn Actor, TURN: Washington’s Spies View profile
Patricia Keppel Content Writer, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Tom Kirk Digital Marketing Technology Manager, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Denise Koff Vice President, Client Services, Leisure Media 360 View profile
Cree Lawson Founder & CEO, Arrivalist View profile
Robin Mamunes Content Marketing Specialist View profile
John Marshall Senior Vice President & General Manager, Colonial Downs + Rosie’s Gaming View profile
Owen Matthews Director of Finance, Kings Dominion View profile
Kristin Mayhall Director, Brand Development, Lou Hammond Group View profile
Johnathan Mayo Co-Founder, Serving Up Change View profile
Rita McClenny President & CEO, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Jeff McGinness Director, Compliance and Government Affairs, Pace-O-Matic, Inc. and Queen of Virginia Skill View profile
Eric McKay Co-Founder & President, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery View profile
Kevin Meek Director of Regional/National Sales, Comcast Spotlight, Southern Virginia View profile
Dave Neudeck Public Communications and Marketing Director, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation View profile
Lindsey Norment Advertising and Promotions Manager, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Governor Ralph Northam Commonwealth of Virginia View profile
Taylor Paul Social Media Specialist, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Vinay Patel President & CEO, Fairbrook Hotels View profile
Chip Rogers President & CEO, AAHOA View profile
Joel Rubin CEO, Rubin Communications Group View profile
Lori Russell Locations Manager, Virginia Film Office View profile
Jason Schilling Sports Tourism Coordinator, Visit Henrico, Henrico Recreation & Parks View profile
Erin Shields Assistant Managing Editor, Travel, U.S. News & World Report View profile
John Shortt Director, Program Development, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation View profile
James Smith General Manager & CRO, Arrivalist View profile
Kathy Spangler Executive Director, Virginia 2019 Commemoration View profile
Mayor Levar Stoney Mayor of the City of Richmond View profile
Terry Stroud Chief Operations Officer, In Your Ear Studios View profile
Adam Stubbs Specialist, Sales & Marketing, Comcast Spotlight View profile
Ryan Trapp Art Director, Virginia Tourism Corporation View profile
Shelly Weir Senior Vice President, Career Development, American Hotel & Lodging Association View profile
Rob Wesley Director of Digital, Virginia Lottery View profile
Judy Winslow Director of Tourism, Smithfield & Isle of Wight Convention & Visitor Bureau View profile
George Zimmermann Chairman, Longwoods International USA Inc. View profile