Emily Scheiderer Named as a 2025 "Meetings Trendsetter" by Meetings Today
WASHINGTON, DC, USA (AUGUST 4, 2025) - Destinations International, the world's leading and most trusted trade association for destination organizations, is proud to share that Emily Scheiderer, vice president of professional development at Destinations International, has been named by Meetings Today as a member of its class of 2025 "Meetings Trendsetters."
Meetings Today annually recognizes twenty (20) professionals who are having a significant impact in the meetings and events sector. In addition to Destinations International, organizations represented in this year's list include IMEX, MGM Resorts International, the U.S. Travel Association and Capital One, among others.
"We could not be more pleased to see Emily Scheiderer recognized by Meetings Today as one of this year's Meetings Trendsetters," said Don Welsh, president & CEO of Destinations International. "Emily is a true professional who is respected across the industry and has brought her experience, knowledge and talents for developing timely and impactful professional development programming to countless destination professionals and organizations, both members of Destinations International and beyond."
Emily joined Destinations International in 2022 as the director of education, sales and services, was promoted to senior director in 2023 and to the vice president in 2025. She is a hospitality enthusiast with experience in both destination organizations and hotels. With a passion for intentional engagement and the sharing of thought leadership, Emily builds meaningful connections across sectors, overseeing Destinations International's Large Market Roundtable, Convention Sales and Services Committee and Planner Influencer Board, as well as serving on multiple industry committees and boards. Outside of industry, she is equally committed to philanthropy and family.
"I'm incredibly honored and humbled to be named a 2025 Trendsetter by Meetings Today," said Emily Scheiderer, vice president of professional development at Destinations International. "It means so much to be recognized by a publication and team who genuinely care about this industry and the impact we can make within it. To be included alongside such inspiring leaders is a true privilege. I am grateful to Meetings Today and look forward to continuing to serve this industry and the remarkable people who make it so special."
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For more information about Destinations International's professional development, visit www.destinationsinternational.org.
Tim Smith is a strategic communications leader with over 20 years of experience across government, industry, agency, and association sectors. He has held senior roles at Delaware North, APCO Worldwide, and Edelman, and served abroad as a U.S. diplomat promoting trade and investment. As Vice President of Communications, he leads strategy to elevate brand, support the association’s mission, and engage global stakeholders. Tim is active in civic and professional organizations and has served on multiple boards. He lives outside Buffalo, New York, with his wife and has three grown children.