August Erickson

Director of Development Services

A photo of August posing near a historical building.

A photo of August posing with the southernmost point in the U.S.

August Erickson hangs upside down while ziplining in Tulum, Mexico

August Erickson looks out at the city on an overcast day in Paris

"The people at Miles are ambitious, creative and supportive."

As a director of development services, August oversees the digital accessibility and quality assurance teams. He's extremely passionate about providing the highest quality digital products that are inclusive to all. August is based out of South Florida and enjoys local craft breweries, subpar cover bands and the great outdoors.

In 2025, August was selected for Destinations International’s Young Professional Leadership Development Program, recognized alongside the association’s 30 Under 30 class.

Favorite Travel Memory

Celebrating Christmas in Switzerland while backpacking Europe with my childhood best friend. We stayed in Verbier, which is a small village in the Swiss Alps. We celebrated Christmas Day by consuming our body weight in fondue and watching "Love Actually" on repeat.

Articles by August

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Understanding American Travelers with Accessibility Needs: Insights from 2025 Research

January 13, 2026

Travelers with accessibility needs often get overlooked when destinations identify their key audiences. Maybe it's because accessibility can feel complex to address, or perhaps there's an assumption that this audience...

The State of Digital Accessibility in 2025

April 22, 2025

We’re proud to introduce the inaugural edition of The State of Digital Accessibility report, a first-of-its-kind look into how state tourism websites measure up when it comes to inclusive, accessible...

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