Let Each of Us Be a Destination of Hope

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Let Each of Us Be a Destination of Hope

By Matt Ozuna

Need peace of mind, travel inspiration or an uplifting message during these uncertain times? Look no further than Destination Niagara USA. The destination organization shared its “Destination of Hope” video via social media last week. The video, narrated by President and CEO John Percy, served as a softer and more inspirational form of destination promotion. It also meant to convey a message of hope and solidarity to local businesses and hospitality workers affected by the pandemic.

According to Percy, Destination Niagara USA has been working “tirelessly to respond and adapt to this crisis and the impact that it is having on [the] industry.” With the creation of the “Destination of Hope” video, visitors, residents and hospitality workers can share a collective sense of peace, comfort and reassurance.  He also narrated the video himself as opposed to hiring a professional in order to connect the video to the community

“We know that this crisis will eventually give way to recovery,” said Percy. “And, when that happens, we will be here ready to welcome the world back to our community.”

About the Author

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Matt Ozuna

Advocacy & Data Manager

Destinations International

Matt is from Walla Walla, WA where he received a liberal arts education from Whitman College. He assumed an educator role after college and worked with multicultural students at Whitman and within Walla Walla Public Schools. He gained hospitality and sales experience while working abroad in New Zealand and will complete a tourism consulting project in Italy as part of his graduate coursework at George Washington University.


Before assuming the position of Advocacy and Data Manager, Matt worked with Destinations International's Membership Engagement Team and managed two political campaigns during the 2016 election cycle.