Speakers

Josiah Brown is the founder of the New York’s Best Experiences brand and campaign. For over 20 years Josiah has been involved in the work to win first-time visitors to New York State and then trade them around the state’s 11 beautiful vacation regions. This work has earned him the nickname of the “New York Sherpa”.  He won that badge from traveling over 850,000 miles by car extensively across New York State and 47 states of America. Josiah is a Former Chair of the New York State Tourism Industry Association, serving on that board for 7 years...

Bridget Cerrone is deeply passionate about the tourism industry. With decades of experience and a talented team of creative colleagues at Advance Media NY, she brings dedication, innovation, and a sense of fun to all her partnerships. Over the past 10 years, Bridget has collaborated with numerous DMOs and TPAs as an active member of NYSTIA, and she continues to work with many clients across the country....About Bridget's Session.

Sara Meaney possesses nearly 30 years of experience leading strategy and solving organizational challenges to her work as Managing Partner of national strategic consulting firm, Coraggio Group, and sister company, Wayfinder. Most recently Sara served as Secretary of Tourism for the State of Wisconsin...About Sara's Session.

Seth Orozco is a data-driven marketer with a passion for travel and connecting brands with the right audience. He graduated with honors from Missouri State University earning his MBA with a concentration in marketing and finishing in the top 10% of MBA students nationwide. He established the first non-for-profit sports marketing organization in Kansas City, Show Me Sports Marketing. Seth has over 10 years of marketing experience with various brands such as the St. Louis Cardinals, Live!, and Rosewood Hotels.

A seasoned tourism executive with more than 40 years of experience in the industry, Don Welshhas held positions with almost every sector within the travel and tourism industry. He currently serves as the President and CEO of Destinations International, the global trade association for convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards... About Don