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eTourism Summit launched the Emerging Tourism Stars program in 2021 to recognize astute individuals in the eTourism Community of digital travel and tourism professionals.

Remember the high school yearbook tag, “most likely to succeed”? That’s who we’re looking for and we need you to tap them, please.

 

About Emerging Tourism Stars

Are you impressed by an up-and-coming colleague? Do you know someone who is new to the industry and deserves a shout-out for their enthusiasm and creativity? Perhaps there’s a social media manager who kills it day-in and day-out. Or maybe it’s a tourism partner who always has a fresh, new idea…

2023 Emerging Tourism Stars

See Past Winners

Hilina D. Ajakaiye

Hilina D. Ajakaiye

Executive Vice President

Meet Boston

Lara Brockway

Lara Brockway

Social Media Specialist

Visit Albuquerque

Tim Chambers

Tim Chambers

VP of Marketing & Communications

Tulsa Regional Tourism

Tina Archer-Cope

Tina Archer-Cope

Vice President of Sales

Experience Fayetteville

Maria Gonzalez

Maria Gonzalez

Content & Community Engagement Manager

Travel Santa Ana

Dakota Snider

Dakota Snider

Sr. Manager of Marketing & Special Events

Mammoth Lakes Tourism

Nominate your star so they can be recognized!

BENEFITS FOR EMERGING TOURISM STARS
  • Winners will be directly connected with a travel and tourism leader as a mentor
  • Winners receive a scholarship to attend eTourism Summit ($1795 value)
  • Winners are recognized at eTourism Summit where they share personal stories during a panel conversation moderated by presenting sponsor MMGY Global
  • Each winner is featured in a custom email that is distributed to the eTS database
  • Opportunity to fill the eTS Emerging Tourism Star Advisory Board Seat (annual appointment)
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be up-and-coming or new to the role (no age limits)
  • Must be employed by a DMO, CVB, or attraction.
  • Nominate yourself? Absolutely. Nominate more than one person? Sure!