’17 RECAP
Quality education, no No. 2 pencils required
When Travel Exchange delegates weren’t generating new business on the convention floor, they were
generating new ideas at educational sessions and seminars.
I attended the session explaining
the new DMO Network; it
was fantastic. I look forward to the
opportunity to share ideas, successes
and struggles with this amazing group
of professionals. I have already gotten
some good advice on the
dedicated Facebook page!
—JULIANNE FREDRICK, VISIT DURANGO
(DURANGO, COLORADO)
I attended a seminar on generational travel preferences that I found
really helpful. The speaker identified the differing travel styles between
baby boomers, Gen Xers and millennials and discussed how our industry will
be shaped going forward. While we know we cannot stereotype people on age
alone, this information helped me develop a genuine understanding of
how to identify and serve different customer mentalities.
—JENNA AUKERMAN, OMANSON TOUR & TRAVEL INC.
(SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA)
I enjoyed the new DMO Network
session. All sizes of DMOs
came together to share ideas and best
practices, which generated great
discussions and new friendships.
—DEANNE CUNNINGHAM, NORTH DAKOTA TOURISM
(BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA)
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February 2018