Partner Advisory Council

The Partner Advisory Council advocates for the interests of all travel and tourism industry suppliers. The council provides guidance on programs, activities, and policies that impact the supplier community, ensuring benefits for the organization as a whole.

2025 Council Members

  • Alexander Heimann, CEO, Tempest
  • Amir Eylon, President and CEO, Longwoods International
  • Amy Boek, VP, Marketing, Zartico (PAC Co-Chair)
  • Angie Briggs, Vice President, Industry Relations, US Travel Association
  • Anna Nash, VP, Market Development, ASM Global
  • Annette Gregg, CMM, MBA, CEO, SITE
  • Barbara Karasek, Paradise – A Source for Good 
  • Cassandra McAuley, MMGY Nextfactor  
  • Candice Malman, Arrivalist – powered by AirDNA 
  • Chris Ihrig, CEO, Fired Up! Culture
  • Chris Thompson, CDME, President & CEO, Brand USA
  • Craig Compagnone, President of the Americas, MMGY Global (PAC Co-Chair)
  • Dan Fenton, Executive Vice President, JLL
  • David Holder, Principal, Clarity of Place
  • David O'Donohoe, VP, Engagement, Groups 360
  • Derek Rodriguez, Connect  
  • Erik Evjen, Executive Vice President, Tourism Economics
  • Erin Francis-Cummings, President & CEO, Future Partners
  • Greg Takehara, CEO, Tourism Cares
  • Jamie Claudio, ClickTripz 
  • Jennifer Andre, Global Vice President, Business Development, Expedia Group Media Solutions
  • John Bacon, MBA, ASAE
  • John Tanzella, President & CEO, IGLTA
  • Julie Hart, President/CEO, CFO by Design
  • Kelly Craighead, CEO, Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA)
  • Kevin Carr, VP, Sales, Cvent
  • Lisa Kenney, Director, Marketing, Epsilon
  • Lynsie Bennett, STR
  • Maria Sheetz, Amadeus 
  • Marco Bloemendaal, Global Vice President, Business Development, PCMA
  • Marissa Dionne, OVG360
  • Matt Clement, CDME, Managing Partner, Madden Media
  • Mike Gamble, President & CEO, SearchWide Global
  • Mina Robertson, Vice President, Miles Partnership
  • Mo Parikh, CEO, Bandwango
  • Mya Surrency, Co-Founder, Digital Edge Marketing 
  • Natasha Richards, Director of Impact & Industry Relations, IMEX Group
  • Nick Minerd, STR
  • Richard Black, VP, Destinations, Sojern
  • Stacie Wingfield, VP, Marketing, Simpleview
  • Teresa Ryder, Director of Partnerships, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)
  • Todd Skelton, Associate Director of Destination Media, Americas, TripAdvisor
     

Destinations International Staff Liaison

  • Kim Bach, Sr. Director of Partnerships

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