Committed to ESTO's success
U.S. Travel's ESTO remains the premier conference for destination marketing professionals, thanks in large part to the insights and expertise of our Advisory Committee. Made up of top destination leaders, this group plays a vital role in shaping ESTO’s programming by partnering with the U.S. Travel team to develop content that is relevant, forward-thinking and impactful.
With a finger on the pulse of industry trends, the Advisory Committee ensures ESTO delivers substantive, dynamic sessions that equip attendees with the strategies and connections to drive their destinations forward. Their leadership and commitment help make ESTO an essential and valuable experience for destination marketers nationwide.
Lancing Adams
Acting Cabinet SecretaryNew Mexico Tourism Department
Karron Alford
Deputy Assistant SecretaryLouisiana Office of Tourism
Andrea Blankenship
Deputy Director, International TourismColorado State Tourism Office
Kaitie Burger
Executive DirectorPennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Jeremy Chase
Tourism and Marketing AdministratorVisit Idaho
Matt Clement
Executive Vice PresidentKarsh Hagan Madden (KHM)
Anton Eckert
VP, Global Tourism & Travel TradeVisit Salt Lake City
Kyle Edmiston
President & CEOVisit Lake Charles
Chris Ellis
Senior Director, Partner EngagementBrand USA
Kimber Foster
VP, Marketing & CommunicationsVisit Fort Worth
Julie Gilbert
Chief Marketing OfficerExplore St. Louis
Joe Heller
Advisory Committee MemberPhiladelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
Jennifer Hollenkamp
Senior Director of MarketingExplore St. Louis
Tiffany Kerr
Senior Vice President & CMOVisit Austin
Laura Libby
President, Destination MarketingMiles Partnership
Dannielle Melquist
Director of MarketingVisit Fargo-Moorhead
Lindsay Milne Grant
Vice President of MarketingMeet Boston
Andres Muñoz
Chief Marketing OfficerVisit San Antonio
Elizabeth Persons
Head of Global PartnershipsTravelzoo
Anne Sayers
SecretaryTravel Wisconsin
Steven Totten
Director of MarketingVisit Phoenix
Bailey Tysdal
Manager, Training & Legislative RelationsTravel South Dakota
Rafael Villanueva
CEOTravel Nevada
Jessica Welch
DirectorDelaware Tourism Office
David Williams
Associate Managing DirectorUtah Office of Tourism and Film Commission
Tim Wolfe
DirectorColorado State Tourism Office