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What’s Shaping Destination Decisions?

March 25, 2026
Even amid economic uncertainty, 60% of American travelers say leisure travel is a top spending priority. And they’re backing it up—in the next 12 months, travelers plan to take an...
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DAIR: A New Framework for AI Prompts

March 24, 2026
The gap between a useless AI response and a great one usually isn’t the tool, but the prompt. Many users default to vague, one-line inputs and expect a specific response...
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Emily Christman

Content Manager

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Emily Christman

Content Manager

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"Miles is a leader in the destination marketing industry for a reason. They blend an authentic love of travel with forward-thinking ideas that capture attention everywhere."

Emily merges creative storytelling with data-informed strategy to create compelling content in our hospitality team. Based outside of Phoenix, she enjoys baking, needlework and exploring local spots with her husband and their greyhound, Tobey.

Favorite Travel Memory

I was able to travel to Melbourne, Australia, to meet some of my husband's family and friends! It's such a beautiful country and I got to pet a koala; definitely worth the 19-hour flight.

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Michael Beausoleil

Content Manager

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Michael Beausoleil

Content Manager

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Michael works as a content manager on the hospitality team. When he's not capturing magic with words, you might find him searching San Diego for new coffee shops. Once he's caffeinated, Michael enjoys building his music collection, heading to the beach, watching reality TV and writing for his blog.

Favorite Travel Memory

I love a relaxing vacation, but meeting a dolphin in the Bahamas is definitely a standout moment.

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Wheel the World and Miles Partnership Join Forces to Set the Trusted Standard for Accessibility in Destinations and Hospitality

March 05, 2026
Together, the two travel leaders are partnering to advance accessible travel through verified data and accessibility-driven content marketing. Denver, CO and San Francisco, CA — March 2026 — Wheel the...

Activating Around FIFA World Cup 2026

In this fast-paced, 45-minute webinar, Elena Prostova of Miles Partnership, Marissa Moore of Expedia Media Group and Andy Acs of Tripscout shared actionable ideas to help destinations tap into World Cup-driven travel demand. From understanding sports traveler behavior to identifying activation opportunities and media strategies, the session focused on real-world approaches DMOs can put to work.

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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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