A PODCAST FOR TOURISM

AND TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS

Hosted by our Tourism & Destination Marketing General Manager, Bob Gilbert, Tourism Heads & Their Tales invites travel and tourism leaders and influencers to share their take on key industry issues. Throughout the series, we will bring you into the conversation with top professionals who are shaping the industry. We’ll speak to research gurus, destination marketing professionals, airline leaders, policy makers, hoteliers, and travel agents… all with unique tales and perspectives that they’re ready to share.

Vic Isley

Welcome to a freshly brewed installment of Tourism Heads & Their Tales, brought to you by the award-winning agency Eddy Alexander. Our featured guest is Vic Isley, President and CEO of Explore Asheville.

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MEET VIC ISLEY

Anne Sayers

Welcome to a freshly brewed installment of Tourism Heads & Their Tales, brought to you by the award-winning agency Eddy Alexander. Our featured guest is Anne Sayers, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.

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MEET ANNE SAYERS

Joe Marinelli

Welcome to a freshly brewed installment of Tourism Heads & Their Tales, brought to you by the award-winning agency Eddy Alexander. Our featured guest is Joe Marinelli, President & CEO of Visit Savannah.

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MEET JOE MARINELLI

Paula Twidale

Welcome to a freshly brewed installment of Tourism Heads & Their Tales, brought to you by the award-winning agency Eddy Alexander. Our featured guest is Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel.

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MEET PAULA TWIDALE

Melyssa Reeves

Welcome to a freshly brewed installment of Tourism Heads & Their Tales, brought to you by the award-winning agency Eddy Alexander. Our featured guest is Melyssa Reeves, President and CEO of DMAwest

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MEET MELYSSA REEVES

Nancy Mammana

Welcome to a freshly brewed installment of Tourism Heads & Their Tales, brought to you by the award-winning agency Eddy Alexander. Our featured guest is Nancy Mammana, Chief Marketing Officer at New York City Tourism + Conventions.

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MEET NANCY MAMMANA

MEET YOUR HOST:

Bob Gilbert

Over his 30+ year career, Bob has had the privilege to have worked with iconic global brands including Disney, Choice Hotels, Yosemite and Shenandoah National Parks, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center, and Best Western International, and served on the boards of the U.S. Travel Association, National Tour Association, and as an elected commissioner for Visit California.