Julie Freeman

Julie is an expert at building travel and hospitality brands through media relations, consumer engagement and strategic partnerships and events at the local, national and international levels. She leads the agency’s global public relations Center of Excellence, in addition to MMGY Global’s New York City office.​

With more than 30 years of experience, Julie takes a hands-on approach, overseeing business development and guiding strategy and implementation to ensure programs deliver maximum exposure and impact. In 2018 and 2023, she was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR and has won numerous HSMAI Adrian Awards for her team's work. Julie served as Co-Chair of Destination International’s PR and Communications Committee from 2024 to 2026 and currently serves on HSMAI's Adrian Awards Steering Committee.

Previously, Julie spent 17 years at Edelman, helping build its global tourism and hospitality offering. She graduated cum la laude from USC with degrees in public relations and Spanish and is fluent in Spanish. She is always looking for her next big adventure, no matter where in the world it takes her.