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White Paper: The Popularity of Esports Tourism

July 15, 2025
Over the next decade, tourism is predicted to be the driving force behind sporting events' growing momentum. But did you know esports tourism is rising right alongside it? Similar to...
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The Power of Discovery in Travel & Tourism Websites

July 10, 2025
In today's fiercely competitive landscape, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and hospitality businesses must recognize that their website is far more than a digital brochure; it's the central hub of the...
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Emily Machen

Director, Destination Partner Development

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Emily Machen

Director, Destination Partner Development

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"Miles is a vibrant company with a shared passion for travel and supporting our incredible communities! "

Blending a creative eye with a drive for results, Emily loves developing strategies that deliver. Her passion lies in supporting businesses and local communities to help them thrive. When not working, Emily is often traveling across Virginia and beyond! 

Favorite Travel Memory

In 2023, I visited Belize and was absolutely stunned by just how beautiful it is. From the beaches to the rainforest, there were so many things to discover. We stayed at a local AirBnB and spent the evenings chatting with the host, learning about Belizean culture and history—and trying local produce right from his farm!

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Massive Events, Meaningful Moments: Personalizing Large Events With Digital Tech

May 27, 2025
With the integration of AI and a host of emerging digital tools, meeting and event planners are witnessing a rapid transformation of the large-event landscape. Today’s conferences and conventions are...
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Angela Robinson

Content Manager

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Angela Robinson

Content Manager

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Angela is a content manager on the hospitality team who leverages SEO and storytelling to build narratives that resonate, inspire and drive results for clients. Outside of work, she is a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, getting lost in a good book, puppy yoga and all things event planning.

Favorite Travel Memory

Staying in a hotel right next to the Eiffel Tower and getting to see it every time I stepped outside!

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Christie Monturo

Producer

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Christie Monturo

Producer

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With a background in reality TV production, Christie brings her storytelling skills and logistical know-how to the Odyssey Studios team, helping craft immersive experiences that whisk audiences away to distant places. She has traveled the globe working on some of your favorite reality shows. Now based in Los Angeles, she is passionate about baking, snowboarding and diving into true crime podcasts.

Favorite Travel Memory

Spending over a month in South Africa while filming a season of Naked & Afraid. We saw giraffes, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and much more.

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Funding Our Future - Tourism Taxation & Sustainable Tourism

April 25, 2025
Download the Funding Futures 2025 report here. Watch the Funding Futures 2025 webinar here.
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Travel That Gives Back: Regenerative Tourism

April 21, 2025
Sustainable travel has seen greater focus in the last decade as travelers have learned about the positive and negative impacts of tourism on both the environment and local communities. According...
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Using Sports to Engage With Your Visitors and Community

April 15, 2025
Sporting events have long been an important part of attracting visitors to destinations across the U.S. and around the world. With the next ten years billed as the United States’...
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