David Burgess

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President & CEO, Miles Partnership

David Burgess

A trusted advisor to leaders at many major destinations and travel brands around the world, David is President & CEO at Miles Partnership and has overseen the company’s transformation from a small regional publishing firm into the global strategic marketing consultancy it is today with more than 400 team members and 150 clients worldwide. Miles focuses exclusively on travel and tourism, providing clients with strategic solutions that range from marketing and communications to destination management and sustainability consulting.

Under his leadership, the company has completed several successful acquisitions over the last decade in support of its long-term vision to be the global leader in strategic solutions that inspire and improve travel.

David is a longtime member of the U.S. Travel Association Board of Directors, the Destinations International Association Board of Directors and the Advisors Circle for the World Travel & Tourism Council.