John Lambeth

John Lambeth, Civitas’ Founder & CEO, specializes in developing, researching, and advocating for unique tourism and travel promotion funding strategies. He and his team deliver unequaled knowledge, depth, and experience globally to destinations and tourism communities that seek sustainable funding solutions to fuel their futures.

He is the leading national expert in tourism district creation. He also drafts statewide enabling legislation, builds support among tourism businesses and electeds, and provides non-profit assistance. He and his firm have been recognized as a national leader in developing and implementing revolutionary financing mechanisms for destinations.

Mr. Lambeth and his team are frequent speakers on advocacy and funding who have presented at industry conferences around the world, including those hosted by Destinations International, CalTravel, US Travel, ISHA, and Sports ETA.

He is the former Clerk to the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, the former Chair of the Board for Destinations International Foundation, a former member of the Board of the U.S. Travel Association, and a former Chair of the CalTravel Board of Directors.