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We are at a time of significant change in our industry and around the world. We are in a time of crisis, a seminal moment, a defining moment. We are at a watershed, a decision point, an inflection point - a strategic inflection point.
This is a point in the life of our organizations when the fundamentals are changing. That change can mean an opportunity to rise to new heights; however, it may just as likely signal the beginning of the end. The choice is yours.
AS20: Rebecca Ryan
October 15 Keynote Speaker
REBECCA RYAN
Rebecca is a futurist, author, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of NEXT Generation Consulting and has held residencies at the Alliance for Innovation, the Governing Institute, and the Association of Government Risk Pools. She is the board chairperson and faculty member at the Institute for Zen Leadership.
Session Recordings
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October 15 Virtual Agenda
![Don Welsh headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-don-welsh.jpg)
President & CEO
Destinations International
![Jack Johnson headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-jack-johnson.jpg)
Chief Advocacy Officer
Destinations International
![Maura Allen Gast headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-maura-allen-gast.jpg)
Executive Director
Visit Irving
![Adam Sacks headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-adam-sacks.jpg)
President
Tourism Economics
Discover Long Island has been a leader in taking on this challenge with the hiring of an Official Health & Wellness Ambassador. Hear from both the President & CEO, Kristen Jarnagin, who adopted this strategy, and Dr. Michele Reed, who acts as an advisor on health and safety-related protocols to tourism industry leaders, as they share safe travel tips recommendations on how to enjoy Long Islandâs tourism attractions and vast outdoor experiences.
![David Peacock headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-david-peacock.jpg)
Senior Advisor, Future Tourism Group
Simpleview
![Kristen Jarnagin headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-kristen-jarnagin.jpg)
President & CEO
Discover Long Island
![Dr. Michele C. Reed headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-michele-reed.jpg)
Official Health and Wellness Ambassador
Discover Long Island
Sessions:
⢠A Tale of Two Recoveries
⢠Broader Coalitions & Accountability
⢠Destination Resilience
⢠Proving Impact: Life Without a Destination Organization
Sessions:
⢠The Audacity of Future Proofing
⢠The Importance of Allies: Building Recovery Through Connection
⢠Using Research to Show the Value of the DMO
⢠Where Do We Go From Here? Evolving Your Mission
![Amir Eylon headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-amir-eylon.jpg)
President & CEO
Longwoods International
![Andreas Weissenborn headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-andreas-weissenborn.jpg)
Senior Director of Research & Advocacy
Destinations International
![Gabe Seder headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-gabe-seder.jpg)
Senior Director of Advocacy Policy
Destinations International
![Ray Hoyt headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-ray-hoyt.jpg)
President
Tulsa Regional Tourism
![John Lambeth headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-john-lambeth.jpg)
President & CEO
Civitas
![Angela Val headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-angela-val.jpg)
Chief Administration Officer
Philadelphia CVB
![Imran Ansari headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-imran-ansari.jpg)
VP of Community Engagement
Discover Long Island
![Rob Leforte headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-rob-leforte.jpg)
VP of Community Engagement
Impact Public Affairs
![Gary Sanchez headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-gary-sanchez.jpg)
Director of Public Affairs
VisitDallas
![Jack Johnson headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-jack-johnson.jpg)
Chief Advocacy Officer
Destinations International
![Andreas Weissenborn headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-andreas-weissenborn.jpg)
Senior Director of Research & Advocacy
Destinations International
Breakout Rooms:
Learning From Our History & Destination Safety Sessions
Community Engagement & Grassroots Lobbying Session
The Unusual Suspects & Pandemic Recession Sessions
Resident Sentiment & Lexicon 2020 Sessions
November 12 Virtual Agenda
![Jack Johnson headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-jack-johnson.jpg)
Chief Advocacy Officer
Destinations International
![Bryan Grimaldi headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-bryan-grimaldi.jpg)
Of Counsel
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
![Andreas Weissenborn headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-andreas-weissenborn.jpg)
Senior Director of Research & Advocacy
Destinations International
![Jack Johnson headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-jack-johnson.jpg)
Chief Advocacy Officer
Destinations International
![Andreas Weissenborn headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-andreas-weissenborn.jpg)
Senior Director of Research & Advocacy
Destinations International
![Alyssa Poulin headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-alyssa-poulin.jpg)
Product Engagement Manager
Destinations International
![Adam Sacks headshot](/sites/default/master/files/headshot-adam-sacks.jpg)
President
Tourism Economics