SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS
The Voices of Route 66
Speaker: Evan Stern
In the fall of 2021, Evan Stern grabbed a microphone and took two months to drive Route 66 from Oklahoma to the Santa Monica Pier. Along the way, he logged 6,845 miles on his odometer and spoke with over 100 people for his podcast Vanishing Postcards. In “The Voices of Route 66,” Evan combines personal reflections with select footage from a few folks he met along this journey. The resulting presentation provides a look at the Mother Road as it exists today, explores how Route 66 remains The Main Street of America, and explains why sharing its full story is essential for its future endurance.
Generation ‘Them’: Navigating a Multi-Generational Workforce
Speaker: Kristin Scroggin
Embark on a journey with Generation “Them,” a captivating exploration into the why behind each generation’s unique perspectives. Discover the key to fostering understanding, strengthening teamwork, and ensuring workplace cohesion. This presentation provides a solid grasp of generational norms and emphasizes the critical need to attract and retain top young talent for long-term sustainability, all while offering a light-hearted look at the quirks that make us uniquely human.
The Art of Prioritization: Honoring Boundaries with Priorities that Stick
Speaker: Dana Stone
Master the skill of prioritization to ensure that your most critical tasks receive the attention they deserve. This session will provide frameworks and tools to help you identify high-impact activities, set and maintain boundaries, and manage your time effectively, ensuring your goals align with your actions.
Inbox Zero: Mastering Email Management for Maximum Productivity
Speaker: Dana Stone
Tired of drowning in emails? Learn the secrets to achieving and maintaining Inbox Zero. This session will equip you with practical techniques for efficient email management, from filtering and organizing to prioritizing and automating responses, helping you reclaim your time and boost productivity.
How Tour Suppliers Can Market Multicultural Travel More Effectively
Speaker: Danny Guerrero
The Future of Travel project is a tech-enabled thought leadership and human insights project that cuts through the “noise” of travel and tourism research to measure perceptions, emotions, and personality traits of diverse and underrepresented travelers. Join Danny Guerrero, CEO & founder of The Culturist Group, a leading multicultural & inclusive visionary in travel and one of the presenting partners of the study, for a dynamic workshop and group conversation that reveals multicultural consumer truths and provides attendees with the tools and insights to become more effective multicultural travel operators and marketers.
Understanding & Engaging Diverse Travelers: Lessons for DMOs
Speaker: Danny Guerrero
The “Future of Travel” study, for the first time in travel and tourism research, focuses on a wide intersection of diverse travelers and identities to deliver valuable lessons for travel professionals on the needs of multicultural travelers by capturing stories and narratives that reveal preferences, perceptions, attitudes, and emotions. Join Danny Guerrero, CEO & founder of The Culturist Group, for a dynamic workshop and group conversation that reveals multicultural consumer truths and provides attendees with the tools and insights to become more effective multicultural travel marketers.
Planning for Your Next of Kin
Speakers: Bill Caldwell and Lisa Curtin
No one likes to think about the phases of life and how, in a time of uncertainty, your next of kin will handle urgent matters. This seminar, designed for everyone, makes the process of organizing your entire life, both physical and digital, simple. We will cover topics ranging from organizing financial documents to the care of your pets! You’ll sleep better knowing your next of kin are prepared for life’s inevitable transitions.
Sustainable Travel: Your Questions Answered
Speaker: John Sutherland
Join us for an interactive session designed to address the real questions you have about sustainable travel, meaningful tourism, and regenerative practices. Whether you’re an operator, a DMO, or a supplier, you’ll walk away with actionable insights tailored to your needs. We’ll tackle your pre-submitted questions, explore common concerns across different segments of the travel industry, and open the floor to live inquiries. Let’s work together to pave the way for a more sustainable and impactful future in travel.