Tripadvisor, LLC, Group Head of Destination Marketing, Americas
Bio
Joining Tripadvisor in January 2013, Steve spearheads innovative ways to connect DMOs with 490 million monthly Tripadvisor users, supports a seasoned sales team, and manages strategic relationships with key industry organizations.
Steve has three decades of Travel Industry leadership experience including the launch of a successful digital agency serving destinations, service as the President & CEO of two DMOs, and various conference center management roles. Among others, his past teams’ work has been recognized by HSMAI, DMAI, NTA, ABA, and the Northeast Economic Development Association.
Having served on numerous Industry boards including Destinations International, Steve is a Certified Destination Marketing Executive (CDME) and now serves on the German National Tourist Office Advisory Board, Destinations International CDME Advisory Board and Partner Advisory Council (Chair), DMA West Foundation Board, and Puerto Rico Advisory Board.