Investing in the future generation of destination experts, 30 thought leaders under the age of 30 are selected annually to gain valuable industry networking opportunities and increased professional development throughout the year. The 2026 class of 30 Under 30 honorees hails from 30 destinations around the world as well as an expanse of job disciplines.
Aaron Roddy
Content Manager
Discover Albany
Video
Abby Tingle
Social Media & Website Manager
Discover Monroe-West Monroe
Video
Abigail Waldron
Visitor Center Manager
VisitLEX
Video
Alex Hilse
Partners in Tourism Manager
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
Video
Allyson Ennis
Digital Media Manager
Delaware Tourism Office
Video
Amie Diehl
Social Media & Content Manager
Visit Haywood
Video
Anna-Grace Agnini
Environmental Resource and Ecotourism Program Manager
Martin County Office of Tourism and Marketing
Video
Belen Alvarado-Roman
Sustainable Tourism Specialist
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Video
Breanna Martinez
Sports Development Manager
Visit Corpus Christi
Video
Cameron Caldwell
Digital Marketing Manager
Visit Dallas
Video
Carla Bonilla
Web Content Manager
Discover Puerto Rico
Video
Christen Miller
Senior Partnerships Manager
Destination DC
Video
Clara Rooks
Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager
Explore Gwinnett
Video
Daniel Cabrera
Digital & Multicultural Marketing Manager
Visit Oxnard
Video
Dylan Hammon
Convention Services Manager
Destination Cleveland
Video
Emily Treme
Director of Association Sales
Visit Lake Charles
Video
Erin Hofener
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
City of Broken Arrow/ Visit Broken Arrow
Video
Genevieve Andrea
Marketing Manager
Destination Cape Breton
Video
Hayden Pigott
Manager, Social Content
Brand USA
Video
Jenna Theriot
Membership Events and Sales Manager
New Orleans & Company
Video
Julie Bicknell
Social Media Specialist
Discover The Palm Beaches
Video
Julie Madsen
Communications & PR Manager
Visit Ventura
Video
Kaelynn Ball
Marketing and Communications Manager
Visit Howard County
Video
Kate Hertz
Content Specialist
Visit Colorado Springs
Video
Maggie Duffy
Manager, Marketing Content
Discover Halifax
Video
Marijah Pruitt
Assistant Manager, Member Services
LA Tourism & Convention Board
Video
Mykenzie Johnson
Senior Manager, Destination Experience
Visit Franklin
Video
Oakley Swint
Travel Trade Coordinator
Visit Salt Lake
Video
Patrick Laske
Marketing Manager
New York City Tourism + Conventions
Video
Paula Cintron
Destination & Convention Services Specialist
Visit Seattle
Video
