2022 OBX Tourism Summit
Speaker Presentations
Homes, Germs and Wheels (Cree Lawson, Founder & CEO, Arrivalist) How the Sharing Economy, EVs and the Pandemic have changed us and the way we travel.
Recovery and Risks for the Travel Industry (Dan Roberts, Senior Economist, Tourism Economics) The leisure market has led the recovery to date, and economic fundamentals point to a solid foundation for continued rebuilding. However, recession tremors and persistent inflation loom large and threaten the continued recovery of travel.
Regional Trends in Vacation Rental Lodging : Past and Future (Chris Christmas, Enterprise Account Executive, Key Data)
Long Range Tourism Management Plan (Shelly Green, Executive Consultant, MMGY Next Factor)
Outer Banks Event Center Update (Tim Cafferty, Dare County Tourism Board Chair - Lee Nettles, Executive Director, Outer Banks Visitors Bureau)
Boone Oakley | Hoffman York - Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Updates and 2023 Advertising Plan (Lee Nettles, Executive Director, Outer Banks Visitors Bureau)
Careers Beyond the Counter Update (Dr. Shannon Castillo)
Workforce Development and State Government Update (Lynn Minges, President & Chief Executive Officer, NCRLA)