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Keynote/Breakout Topics

The Future of Vibrant Communities Through the Power of Tourism
Balancing the visitor economy through destination stewardship.

The Art of Speaking, Actually Speaking, Advocacy
Where pro-public-speaking tips and tricks meets destination advocacy storytelling.

Start Thinking “Branding First” for Your Destination 
Use marketing dollars more effectively and connect with your ideal visitor faster.

The Print Travel Guide of the Future
Print is not dead, but yours might be. Learn how to shape the future of your print piece.

How to Win More 1st Time Visitors
Learn the words, emotions and thought patterns for winning this essential-for-growth category.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness in the Tourism Industry
Tales from the New York Sherpa’s million miles on the road and the formula for “Average but Happy”.

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Recent Talks

2025

• Pure Michigan Governors Conference on Tourism
• Tourism Academy 2025
• North Dakota Travel Industry Conference
• New York State Tourism Conference
• American Bus Association – Virtual Session
• Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference
• New York State Brewers Conference
• Indiana Advocacy Summit
• New York State Association of Towns
• New York State Association of Counties
• New York State Economic Development Conference
• Oneida County Annual Meeting
• Gahanna Ohio Annual Meeting
• St. Lawerence County Annual Meeting

2024

• Destinations International Advocacy Summit: Emcee
• Destinations International Annual Convention – Tampa
• American Bus Association Annual Marketplace
• 1000 Islands Bi-National Tourism Summit
• Indiana Tourism Conference
• New Jersey Tourism Conference
• Upper Midwest CVB Conference
• New York State Camping Association Annual Conference
• Ohio State Tourism Conference
• Michigan CVB Tourism Conference
• New York State Tourism Conference
• Mesa Arizona Annual Meeting
• Napa Valley Annual Meeting
• Tourism Academy 2024

Past:

• 2023 TEDx Oneonta
• Destinations International Annual Convention – Dallas
• Visit Napa Valley Annual Meeting
• New York State Tourism Conference
• Upper Midwest CVB Conference – Des Moines
• National Transportation in Indian Country – Big Sky, MT

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“Josiah Brown (Famous Destination Marketing) is one of this sector’s newest thought leaders….” DMOU Podcast with Bill Geist

“Navigating the Visitor Economy…”
Destination On the Left Podcast