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.

Claudia Vecchio

Welcome to another freshly brewed edition of Tourism Heads & Their Tales, brought to you by the award-winning agency, Eddy Alexander. Today’s guest is Claudia Vecchio, President and CEO of the Sonoma County Tourism.

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MEET CLAUDIA VECCHIO

Tim Wolfe

Welcome to another freshly brewed edition of Tourism Heads & Their Tales, brought to you by the award-winning agency, Eddy Alexander. Today’s guest is Timothy Wolfe, Director of the Colorado Tourism Office.

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MEET TIM WOLFE

Peter Pantuso

Welcome to another freshly brewed edition of Tourism Heads & Their Tales, brought to you by the award-winning agency, Eddy Alexander. Today’s podcast features Peter Pantuso, President and CEO of the American Bus Association (ABA).

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MEET PETER PANTUSO

Leah Chandler

It’s time for another freshly brewed edition of Tourism Heads & Their Tales brought to you by the multi-award-winning agency Eddy Alexander. For the first time, we head to the Caribbean. Tune in and listen to Leah Chandler, CDME, Chief Marketing Officer for the Puerto Rico Destination Marketing Organization, Discover Puerto Rico, and how they transitioned from a government-run bureau to become a successful DMO.

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MEET LEAH CHANDLER

Julie Gilbert

Today’s freshly brewed Tourism Heads & Their Tales podcast is a first. I have the pleasure to interview Julie Gilbert CDME, President & CEO of Destination Door County.

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MEET JULIE GILBERT

Jake Steinman

Welcome to another freshly brewed episode of your favorite podcast, Tourism Heads & Their Tales. Today’s guest is no stranger to the industry. We welcome Jake Steinman, founder and CEO of TravelAbility, a platform that aims to make travel easier and more accessible for people with disabilities. From travel and tourism conferences to events globally, Jake has been involved in the travel sector for over 30 years as a journalist, publisher, consultant, and entrepreneur. In fact, he produced his own event under the brand eTourism Summit, a digital marketing conference for the travel industry. In today’s episode, we define what a “disability” is and hear his passion for promoting inclusion and diversity in travel and tourism. We learn how destinations and the tourism industry at large can improve accessibility for this important market using a variety of tools, such as an accessibility assessment. Jake is an expert in this field and offers invaluable insights. Don’t miss this impactful episode, part one of two.

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MEET JAKE STEINMAN

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.