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Layne Dowdall

Media Intelligence & Research Specialist

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Layne Dowdall

Media Intelligence & Research Specialist

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"It's clear everyone at Miles is motivated, aligned and genuinely working together toward the same shared goal."

Layne brings storytelling to data, translating media performance and insights into strategies that move client goals forward. Outside of work, she’s exploring the Adirondack Mountains, traveling to visit friends and family and relaxing at home with her cat, Minna.

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David Breisch

Director, Performance & Development

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David Breisch

Director, Performance & Development

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"My favorite thing about working at Miles are the passionate people who love using the power of travel and tourism to drive positive impact around the world."

David works with the operations and human resources teams to lead talent development initiatives, creating systems to support career pathing and leadership growth for team members across the Miles companies. If you want to find him outside of work, he's probably playing board games, cooking up recipes or riding his bike somewhere around the DC area.

Favorite Travel Memory

I recently took my first-ever solo trip to Switzerland, France and the Netherlands. Exploring and being more spontaneous than usual was a highlight (not to mention the Dutch tulip fields!)

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Taylor Abfall

Account Coordinator

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Taylor Abfall

Account Coordinator

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Taylor is part of our account services team, supporting the execution of deliverables across all disciplines while bringing curiosity and a positive, service-oriented mindset to every client. Outside of work, Taylor enjoys exploring the Colorado mountains with her two dogs, Juniper and Willow, diving into a good book and cross-stitching projects.

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Joy Hamilton

Content Manager

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Joy Hamilton

Content Manager

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Joy creates and optimizes content for our clients, bringing a strategic approach shaped by her background in research and editorial strategy. Outside of work, you’ll find her learning a new line dance, suffering up a mountain on whatever gear the season calls for or soaking in a hot spring. 

Favorite Travel Memory

When a winter transportation strike in Paris forced us to explore on foot, we experienced the city’s character in an intimate way. Plus, it came with a hearty supply of streetside roasted chestnuts.

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Roxanne Steinhoff

General Counsel

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Roxanne Steinhoff

General Counsel

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As Miles' in-house attorney, Roxanne oversees all things legal across the Miles family of companies. When she’s not wading through contracts or deciphering regulations, you can find her outdoors, playing sports, traveling and spending time with family and friends on the water.

Favorite Travel Memory

Taking my parents on a trip of a lifetime to New Zealand with a brief stopover in Tahiti. My parents made travel a priority growing up and always encouraged my sister and me to explore the world. Spending that time together, seeing new places as a family, was a gift for all of us.

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Dylan Thuras

Head of Creative and Storytelling, Odyssey Studios

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Dylan Thuras

Head of Creative and Storytelling, Odyssey Studios

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"Miles has a beautiful mission, to inspire travel, bringing joy to destinations and travelers alike! "

Dylan's work at Odyssey focuses on the intersection of storytelling, production, audience development. As co-founder and creative director of AtlasObscura.com, Dylan grew the company into an international travel brand. Co-author of three New York Times bestselling books and creator of the number one travel podcast in the US, Dylan is also a big nerd and dad of two based in the Hudson Valley.

Favorite Travel Memory

I loved visiting the Queshuachaca, also known as the Last Incan Bridge, a rope bride re-woven from grass every year since the Incan empire. Both a cultural and engineering marvel! 

The Future of the Meetings Industry

This timely session explores how meeting planners are rethinking destination selection, which resources influence their decisions and how they want to engage with DMOs today. We examined the marketing and advertising tactics breaking through, the messaging that inspires action and the best practices shaping tomorrow’s successful destination strategies—giving you a clearer understanding of what’s resonating now and how to align your approach accordingly.