Beth Graham is a travel PR strategist with 35 years of experience advising destinations and hotels on media relations and communications strategy. A former travel writer and editor, she brings both sides of the media relationship to her work and publishes the substack Travel PR Unpacked for destination and hotel communications professionals.

Stephen Crano is the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Choose Chicago, where he leads media relations, executive communications, and strategic storytelling efforts that promote Chicago as a global destination for tourism and economic opportunity. He serves as an organizational spokesperson and works closely with civic, cultural, and business partners to shape narratives that highlight the city’s vibrancy and impact. He previously held roles in the Mayor’s Press Office and several nonprofit organizations. Stephen brings a multidisciplinary background spanning public policy, data analysis, and education to his work.

Kimberly Berduo-Velasquez is a junior at Delaware State University where she majors in Hospitality & Tourism Management. An honors student and President of DSU’s National Society of Minorities in Hospitality Chapter, Kimberly currently serves as the Marketing & Communications intern with Visit Delaware.