Travel & Tourism

Experts in the promotion and management of travel experiences, focusing on leisure, business, and cultural exploration

Vasco Urbano

Vasco Urbano

I am a Business Intelligence professional from Portugal, with extensive experience working with international clients.
Over the years, I have contributed to various sectors, including Retail, Energy and Human Resources, focusing on BI development or acting as a Product Owner.
Beyond work, I enjoy a good dinner with friends, engaging in lighthearted conversations, cooking, and traveling.

I am a Business Intelligence professional from Portugal, with extensive experience working with international clients. Over the years, I have contributed to various sectors, including Retail, Energy and Human Resources, focusing on BI development or... Show more

Alexander Smith

Alexander Smith

Alexander is a South Florida-based tech enthusiast fascinated by consumer tech, productivity software, and obviously Apple products.

Headphones in: Learning some new random tech thing, or watching too much YouTube.

Headphones out: The gym, coffee, cats, parks, fixing something, animals, in any order really.

Alexander is a South Florida-based tech enthusiast fascinated by consumer tech, productivity software, and obviously Apple products. Headphones in: Learning some new random tech thing, or watching too much YouTube. Headphones out: The gym, cof... Show more

Aarti Gadhia

Aarti Gadhia

Aarti Gadhia is a changemaker and has dedicated her entire career to breaking down barriers and boundaries to achieve equality for underrepresented groups in STEM and in leadership. She was honored for her contribution to the cybersecurity community by being named as one of the Top 20 Women in Cyber Security in Canada. Aarti founded Standout To Lead to empower women in cybersecurity to join boards and SHE (Sharing Her Empowerment), a resource group with a mission to be a collective voice and accelerate change within the organization.
She currently works at Sysdig and brings 25 years of sales and leadership experience. She has worked at cybersecurity organizations such as Sophos, Trend, VMWare Carbon Black, Bugcrowd, Tines and Microsoft. Aarti actively participates in the cyber security community as a speaker, a mentor and a judge for provincial scholarships. She servers on boards and volunteers her time with WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate, ISACA and OWASP Vancouver, Vigitrust Global advisory board and ObserveID.
Aarti is one of the authors of the book "The Rise of the Cyber Women: Volume Two" and was quoted in Canadian Security Magazine as she shared her views on the importance of soft skills to break down barriers in traditional hiring. She is excited to share her involvement as the Sponsorship Chair for the first global herstory in the making “The Women In Security Documentary”.
Due to her international background, she loves to travel and learn different cultures. Her tagline: “Be Authentic, Be Yourself.”

Aarti Gadhia is a changemaker and has dedicated her entire career to breaking down barriers and boundaries to achieve equality for underrepresented groups in STEM and in leadership. She was honored for her contribution to the cybersecurity community ... Show more

Pavankumar Kasani

Pavankumar Kasani

As an AWS Solutions Architect in New York City, Pavankumar Kasani dedicates himself to transforming businesses through well-architected cloud solutions. His expertise lies in helping customers modernize their infrastructure while ensuring scalability on AWS. Beyond the world of cloud architecture, Pavankumar embraces his competitive spirit through billiards and table tennis, and channels his creativity into culinary experimentation.

As an AWS Solutions Architect in New York City, Pavankumar Kasani dedicates himself to transforming businesses through well-architected cloud solutions. His expertise lies in helping customers modernize their infrastructure while ensuring scalability... Show more

Marta Wojcik

Marta Wojcik

A Polish immigrant raised in Germany, I took an unconventional path into the Agile world. With a background in linguistics and a passion for communication, I initially aspired to be an interpreter but found myself navigating complex systems—first in the insurance industry, where I grew from frontline support to management, and later in IT, where I embraced Agile and servant leadership. As a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, I have guided teams through transformation, fostering growth, adaptability, and learning. Now, I’m embarking on a new adventure—combining my leadership experience with my love for the outdoors by running a mountain hut for the German Alpine Club.

A Polish immigrant raised in Germany, I took an unconventional path into the Agile world. With a background in linguistics and a passion for communication, I initially aspired to be an interpreter but found myself navigating complex systems—first in ... Show more

Josh Coddington

Josh Coddington

Josh Coddington serves as director of communications and public information officer (PIO) for the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT), the state agency responsible for growing Arizona’s economy through tourism collaboration, promotion and development. He guides the agency’s overall communications strategy, including handling media requests and relations, PR campaigns, marketing efforts, crafting internal and external stakeholder messaging, and collaborating with industry partners. Prior to joining AOT, Josh served as communications director at the state’s economic development agency, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Josh also spent a decade as a journalist and editor at the Arizona Capitol Times.

Josh Coddington serves as director of communications and public information officer (PIO) for the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT), the state agency responsible for growing Arizona’s economy through tourism collaboration, promotion and development. He... Show more

Greg Oates

Greg Oates

Greg Oates is Director of AI Advocacy for Matador Network, helping develop the company's industry-leading GuideGeek AI platform for the global travel and tourism sector. He has collaborated on strategic planning with more than 100 tourism and hospitality organizations worldwide, and he is a recognized leader defining the future of the global visitor economy.

Greg Oates is Director of AI Advocacy for Matador Network, helping develop the company's industry-leading GuideGeek AI platform for the global travel and tourism sector. He has collaborated on strategic planning with more than 100 tourism and hospita... Show more

Madeline Phillips

Madeline Phillips

Madeline is seasoned tourism and hospitality leader with over a decade of diverse experience across multiple countries. With a unique approach to designing solutions that increase sales, boost brand awareness, and contribute to economic development, Madeline's journey started as an intern in her native Houston TX at Visit Houston, then as a tour guide in Houston and Wellington NZ. She is a graduate of the University of Houston Hilton Conrad program with a BSc in Hospitality, Hotel and Restaurant management, as well as a BSc in Tourism Management from the University of Surrey in the UK. She's navigated roles as a travel agent working within the airline and cruise industry at Viking Cruises, contributed to hospitality start-ups like Favor, and managed operations in various hotels and restaurants globally. Currently part of the Travel Texas team, Madeline brings infectious enthusiasm for travel and tourism development, with a focus on exploring and promoting the remarkable destinations within her home state. Her track record in building partnerships, leading teams, and driving positive change reflects her earnest belief in the protentional and power of transformation the visitor economy can bring to communities.

Madeline is seasoned tourism and hospitality leader with over a decade of diverse experience across multiple countries. With a unique approach to designing solutions that increase sales, boost brand awareness, and contribute to economic development, ... Show more

Christopher Duvall

Christopher Duvall

Ijeoma Mbaneme

Ijeoma Mbaneme

I am a Technology leader with over 15 years of progressive experience successfully managing and implementing large-scale digital transformation projects for start-ups and large organizations, optimizing IT processes, Process Re-engineering, systems integrations, and Technological Transformations to deliver value to key stakeholders. My experience working on over 500 projects has provided me with very diverse industry exposure in a wide variety of sectors including telecommunications, Finance, FMCG, Oil & Gas, etc respectively across SSA

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞
As a Cloud & Modern Workplace Expert and Digital Transformation Strategist, my vast experience in designing/ implementing innovative technology solutions has enabled me to hone strategic skills and utilize these skills to leverage agile technology solutions to provide organizations with the required tools to enhance business performance, drive organization growth transform and rearchitect their business for scale,

I am a Technology leader with over 15 years of progressive experience successfully managing and implementing large-scale digital transformation projects for start-ups and large organizations, optimizing IT processes, Process Re-engineering, systems i... Show more

Anika Daniels-Osaze

Anika Daniels-Osaze

Dr. Daniels-Osaze is the Associate Dean for Education and a Clinical Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management in the School of Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. She specializes in developing pathway programs that diversify the health professions and focus on the reduction of health disparities in health care. Dr. Daniels-Osaze has a successful track record of receiving extramural grants which have generated $12.6 million in total revenue for SUNY Downstate. She is the contact PI for the Downstate Public Health Scholarship Program (DPHSP) and the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) and the Co-PI for the Downstate Center of Excellence for Diversity and Equity in Medicine sponsored by the Health Research and Services Administration (HRSA). She is also the contact PI for the Downstate Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) sponsored by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Dr. Daniels-Osaze earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University in Linguistics and Cognitive Studies, her Master of Arts degree from New York University in Higher Education Administration, a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management, and her Doctor of Education from Northeastern University. Dr. Daniels-Osaze is also a proud alumna of the MPH program at SUNY Downstate and a Lenard and Christine Szarek fellowship recipient. Her interest is in Health Policy and Management with a particular focus on health equity, leadership and administration of public health systems.

As Associate Dean for Education, her role is to facilitate all curriculum development and modifications, accreditation activities, program evaluation and quality improvement. In her faculty role in the Department of Health Policy and Management, she teaches master's and doctoral level courses in leadership, management, grant writing, strategic planning and marketing. She is also passionate about international education and healthcare and serves as a Queen Mother (Nkatasiahene) of Moree in the Cape Coast region of Ghana. She has publish multiple articles and book chapters.

Dr. Daniels-Osaze is the former president of the National Association of Medical Minority Educators (NAMME), an organization dedicated to improving the overall health status of racial and ethnic populations. She currently serves as a Senator for the SUNY University Faculty Senate (UFS). She has received numerous awards including the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, the Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award and the Dr. Edward R. Robinson, Jr. Medallion Award for Educational Excellence.

Dr. Daniels-Osaze is the Associate Dean for Education and a Clinical Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management in the School of Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. She specializes in developing pathway programs that ... Show more

Basia (Barbara) Nadolna

Basia (Barbara) Nadolna

Barbara (Basia) Nadolna is a growth marketer with a tech and data-first approach, specializing in AI-driven strategies, automation, and omnichannel growth. Committed to driving scalable results, she leverages AI and data to optimize marketing workflows, enhance collaboration, and deliver measurable business outcomes. With a focus on integrating cutting-edge technology, Barbara helps businesses navigate the complexities of modern marketing.

Barbara (Basia) Nadolna is a growth marketer with a tech and data-first approach, specializing in AI-driven strategies, automation, and omnichannel growth. Committed to driving scalable results, she leverages AI and data to optimize marketing workflo... Show more

Viranita Julianti

Viranita Julianti

Vira is a QA Engineer at AnyMind Group. Her journey with firebase started while she was at University. When not working, she is an avid traveler, a community co-organizer, bookworm, and music lover. Balancing professional excellence with a diverse range of interests, Vira brings a dynamic blend of skill and passion to every aspect of her life.

Vira is a QA Engineer at AnyMind Group. Her journey with firebase started while she was at University. When not working, she is an avid traveler, a community co-organizer, bookworm, and music lover. Balancing professional excellence with a diverse ra... Show more

Ana Frías

Ana Frías

Profesional de Dynamics 365 con 10 años de experiencia en implantación de soluciones de ventas, servicio al cliente y marketing

Profesional de Dynamics 365 con 10 años de experiencia en implantación de soluciones de ventas, servicio al cliente y marketing Show more

Carol Redford

Carol Redford

Carol is the Founder of Astrotourism WA. She is collaborating with Local Government to develop the Astrotourism sector of our Tourism Industry and increase overnight visitors to regional WA. Together, the communities are striving to protect WA’s world-class dark night sky from artificial light pollution and brand WA the stargazing capital of the world. Carol also runs Stargazers Club WA that introduces beginners to astronomy. She is Co-Chair of WA’s astronomy and space science community, Astronomy WA and is a “Dark Skies Ambassador” with the International Astronomical Union, DarkSky International and the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance.

Carol is the Founder of Astrotourism WA. She is collaborating with Local Government to develop the Astrotourism sector of our Tourism Industry and increase overnight visitors to regional WA. Together, the communities are striving to protect WA’s worl... Show more

Richard Harding

Richard Harding

A Digital forensics student at the University of South Wales.

A Digital forensics student at the University of South Wales. Show more

Eevamaija Virtanen

Eevamaija Virtanen

Eevamaija’s journey started in the skies as a flight attendant, followed by a long stretch in BPO project management and innovative business and product development. She then let her creative side lead in roles like music video director and photographer before diving into the world of data engineering. With this background, Eevamaija brings a down-to-earth, practical and highly curious approach to tackling data challenges and improving team communication.

She’s all about continuous learning and building real, authentic connections - principles that have shaped her path in data engineering. Eevamaija believes in embracing imperfections, asking for help when needed, and keeping it real - because that’s what it really takes to succeed in this ever-changing field.

Eevamaija’s journey started in the skies as a flight attendant, followed by a long stretch in BPO project management and innovative business and product development. She then let her creative side lead in roles like music video director and photograp... Show more

Daniel Carril

Daniel Carril

Ex-amazonian, I use my secret knowledge to solve problems and make life easier for those working with me.

Ex-amazonian, I use my secret knowledge to solve problems and make life easier for those working with me. Show more

Erica Hargreave

Erica Hargreave

I craft stories and engage communities through different mediums. To what goal, you ask? Simply put, to create laughter and smiles, spark the imagination, provoke thought, improve cultural understanding, and to educate.

I craft stories and engage communities through different mediums. To what goal, you ask? Simply put, to create laughter and smiles, spark the imagination, provoke thought, improve cultural understanding, and to educate. Show more

Krystina Dowdell

Krystina Dowdell

Krystina started out as a personal trainer who worked her way up in the corporate events industry on the weekends. By the time she held a comfortable salary with a large incumbent in events + media, she left to build a EaaS platform that targets a niche, underserved audience in social travel.

Krystina started out as a personal trainer who worked her way up in the corporate events industry on the weekends. By the time she held a comfortable salary with a large incumbent in events + media, she left to build a EaaS platform that targets a ni... Show more

Melanie Glace

Melanie Glace

Culture Changer. Peace pacer.

Culture Changer. Peace pacer. Show more

Julio Faerman

Julio Faerman

I’m a software engineer, at Red Hat, and a career mentor at Caravana Cloud. As a member of the OpenShift team, I've been working to improve the developer experience of Kubernetes, especially on AWS. Previously, I built my experience working with global technology enterprises, including Amazon, JBoss and Borland, as well as their customers and partners.

I also participate actively in developer communities, events and publications worldwide. At Caravana Cloud we help developers take the next step in their career, by mentoring each other and practicing as a collective. Besides working, I love exploring Catalonia with my family, cycling roads, cooking stuff and playing a little guitar.

I’m a software engineer, at Red Hat, and a career mentor at Caravana Cloud. As a member of the OpenShift team, I've been working to improve the developer experience of Kubernetes, especially on AWS. Previously, I built my experience working with glob... Show more

Bri Norton

Bri Norton

Bri is a Digital Strategist and User Experience and Accessibility specialist based in Canberra, Australia and has been an Accessibility Lead for both State and Federal Government.

Bri has more recently co-developed inclusive research workshops to share how to include accessibility earlier in the project lifecycle which includes engaging with people with disability as part of inclusive research activities.

Bri is the co-chair for Australia’s Web Accessibility Initiative OZeWAI.org and a Standards Australian Accessible ICT Procurement Committee Member.

Bri is a Digital Strategist and User Experience and Accessibility specialist based in Canberra, Australia and has been an Accessibility Lead for both State and Federal Government. Bri has more recently co-developed inclusive research workshops to... Show more

Saurabh Kumar

Saurabh Kumar

Saurabh has more than 15 years of experience leading all key aspects of the Digital/Mobile, IT and Data Science space at various Fortune 500 companies.

Prior to launching Rezolve.ai he was running a digital strategy and consulting firm Negative Friction. He has worked in various senior roles in the banking and health care industry.

Outside of work he participates in programs to improve the quality of Primary Education in Developing Countries. He is also an avid traveler having visited more than 25 countries.

Saurabh has more than 15 years of experience leading all key aspects of the Digital/Mobile, IT and Data Science space at various Fortune 500 companies. Prior to launching Rezolve.ai he was running a digital strategy and consulting firm Negative F... Show more

Esther Edike

Esther Edike

I am a skilled community manager with a proven track record of successfully creating and cultivating online communities. My exceptional communication and interpersonal skills enable me to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and establish positive relationships.

As a proactive and collaborative team player, I am committed to delivering outstanding outcomes while continually seeking opportunities to enhance user experiences and boost community engagement. My in-depth understanding of social media platforms and community management best practices further strengthens my ability to drive results.

Outside of my professional pursuits, I enjoy pursuing my personal interests, such as traveling, sleeping, and savoring delicious meals.

I am a skilled community manager with a proven track record of successfully creating and cultivating online communities. My exceptional communication and interpersonal skills enable me to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and establis... Show more

Adriana Creter

Adriana Creter

Adriana is a dynamic and accomplished professional with a background in the luxury hospitality industry. Having worked in prestigious hotels around the world. Her passion for travel and adventure eventually led her back to her homeland, Ecuador, where she founded her own tourism company.
Through her own personal experiences, she discovered the profound importance of living in the present moment. This realization sparked her passion for mindfulness and sound healing, leading her to become a sought-after speaker and wellness expert.
Her tourism company offers unique corporate retreats in the serene natural landscapes of Ecuador. These retreats provide companies with the opportunity to engage in team-building activities, mindfulness practices, and sound healing sessions, all set against the backdrop of Ecuador's stunning scenery. Adriana's retreats are designed to help corporate teams relax, recharge, and find a deeper connection with themselves and each other.

Adriana is a dynamic and accomplished professional with a background in the luxury hospitality industry. Having worked in prestigious hotels around the world. Her passion for travel and adventure eventually led her back to her homeland, Ecuador, whe... Show more

Rachel Huffman (Quadrant Technologies)

Rachel Huffman (Quadrant Technologies)

My passion for empowering people to achieve what’s important to them is what wakes me up in the morning. Then, it's of course taking my dog Phinn out for our walk together.

I’m a people-first, results driven executive focused on building long term relationships, delivering extraordinary value to my customers, colleagues and associates.

A lover of travel, beaches, learning new languages and a fabulous recipe to make/share with friends.

My passion for empowering people to achieve what’s important to them is what wakes me up in the morning. Then, it's of course taking my dog Phinn out for our walk together. I’m a people-first, results driven executive focused on building long term... Show more

Gavin Connolly

Gavin Connolly

Gavin is Field CTO at Nerdio. Gavin lives in Dublin, Ireland and loves to travel the world meeting fellow EUC enthusiasts. Prior to Nerdio, Gavin spent over 6 years working at Citrix where he helped deliver some of the largest cloud transformations and modernisations.

Gavin is Field CTO at Nerdio. Gavin lives in Dublin, Ireland and loves to travel the world meeting fellow EUC enthusiasts. Prior to Nerdio, Gavin spent over 6 years working at Citrix where he helped deliver some of the largest cloud transformations a... Show more

Ritvi Mishra

Ritvi Mishra

A person who loves making things and then talking about the !

A person who loves making things and then talking about the ! Show more

Jayashree Venkatesh

Jayashree Venkatesh

Jayashree Venkatesh has 25 plus years experience leading Data projects at multiple corporates and has deep understanding of data platforms and common concerns and challenges faced by many corporates. Jayashree in her current role at Onix is a data migration and analytics partner to lead large scale data migrations and Data/ AI solutions for 20+ Fortune 100 customers. She is well aware of common issues and concerns faced by customers with their data footprint and their futuristic data goals and can share ideas on some futuristic design practices and functionalities to leverage to avoid landing on the same age old data challenges. Jayashree is a sought after speaker at many Chicago land IT and AI conventions and is a certified Fabric Analytics Engineer. She has a masters in Business and Technology management from DePaul university and has completed a leadership and communication program from Harvard University. Jayashree follows the mindful approach to life and likes to embrace the same on her corporate endeavors too.

Jayashree Venkatesh has 25 plus years experience leading Data projects at multiple corporates and has deep understanding of data platforms and common concerns and challenges faced by many corporates. Jayashree in her current role at Onix is a data m... Show more

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