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Join Visit SLO CAL's annual address on the state of local & global travel at the 2023 Destination Summit. Hear from industry leaders, network with peers and look to the future as we continue to grow SLO CAL together.
October 5, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Embassy Suites - 333 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo
Registration Opens at 11:00 am and Buffet Lunch Opens at 11:30 am
Welcome Address: Chuck Davison, President & CEO, Visit SLO CAL
State of SLO CAL
Keynote Speaker: Michael Dominguez, President & CEO, Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)
Value of a Strong Destination Brand
Discussion Panels
What Sets Us Apart
Issues Facing our Community Fireside Chat
Networking Reception: 4:00 pm - 5:30pm
Complimentary wine, beer and light appetizers to be provided and featuring a SLO CAL Crafted pop-up market.
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Michael Dominguez serves as the President & CEO for Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). ALHI is the largest Global Sales Organization with a team of nearly 80 professionals located among 26 offices across North America and Europe. Prior to joining ALHI, Michael served in executive sales leadership roles with MGM Resorts International as Chief Sales Officer and many brand and independent branded companies.
Michael is an-award winning hospitality industry veteran. He has received multiple honors for his leadership and influence and has been recognized as a change agent by his peers. He’s also been a speaker with Fortune 100 Companies on topics ranging from disruption to the economy and a passion around Leadership and was an invited speaker at SXSW in 2018.
Chuck Davison is the President & CEO of Visit SLO CAL, a role he has held since 2015. Chuck previously served as Vice President and General Manager of Expedia, Inc. where he led the Local Expert division for North America. Prior to working at Expedia, Chuck was the Executive Director of an international non-profit organization. Chuck holds a BS in Business Administration- Marketing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He lives in San Luis Obispo, California with his wife and four daughters.
Moderator: Cathy Cartier, Visit SLO CAL
Tammy Haughey, The Shipyard
Nick Evans, Pensara
Joel Peterson, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
Michael Dominguez, Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)
Moderator: Chuck Davison, Visit SLO CAL
Barb Newton, Cal Travel
Ryan Becker, Visit California
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