Oct 17, 2018
In anticipation of its 4th Annual Travel Unity Summit, Travel Unity, a nonprofit organization focused on increasing diversity in the travel space, is pleased to announce the speaker lineup for its 2018 Travel Unity Summit.
With a focus on “Economic Development Through Diversity," the 4th annual Travel Unity Summit will be held October 27-28, 2018 in New York State's Adirondack region. On Saturday, October 27, Travel Unity will welcome attendees to the Lake Placid Convention and Visitors Bureau in Lake Placid, NY and on Sunday, October 28, at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY.
The summit's extensive speaker lineup includes: Markly Wilson, Director of International Marketing for the New York State Division of Tourism (I Love NY); Stephanie Ratcliff, Executive Director, Wild Center; Laura DiBeta, Director of Outdoor Recreation at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; Michelle Clement, Director of Marketing for the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) and Ernest White II, a producer and host of the global reality based TV series Fly Brother.
The summit's theme of “economic development through diversity" reflects how demographic shifts across New York State, like those nationally, demand changes in how destinations and attractions market and prepare for new visitors.
"Travel Unity is extremely excited to be working with such an illustrious group of thought leaders to discuss this topical and needed issue," said Roni Weiss, Executive Director of Travel Unity. "This is a big step for Travel Unity. Our summit is expanding our footprint outside of New York City, bringing our network to the benefit of the rest of the state. We look forward to this being the start of the deepening of relationships with our friends from New York State's various regions."