Destinations International says, “Investing in the future generation of destination experts, 30 thought leaders under the age of 30 are selected annually to gain valuable industry networking opportunities and increased professional development throughout the year. The 2026 class of 30 Under 30 honorees hails from 30 destinations around the world as well as an expanse of job disciplines.”

Aaron Roddy, Content Manager, Discover Albany
Abby Tingle, Social Media & Website Manager, Discover Monroe-West Monroe
Abigail Waldron, Visitor Center Manager, VisitLEX
Alex Hilse, Partners in Tourism Manager, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
Allyson Ennis, Digital Media Manager, Delaware Tourism Office
Amie Diehl, Social Media & Content Manager, Visit Haywood
Anna-Grace Agnini, Environmental Resource and Ecotourism Program Manager, Martin County Office of Tourism and Marketing
Belen Alvarado-Roman, Sustainable Tourism Specialist, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Breanna Martinez, Sports Development Manager, Visit Corpus Christi
Cameron Caldwell, Digital Marketing Manager, Visit Dallas
Carla Bonilla, Web Content Manager, Discover Puerto Rico
Christen Miller, Senior Partnerships Manager, Destination DC
Clara Rooks, Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager, Explore Gwinnett
Daniel Cabrera, Digital & Multicultural Marketing Manager, Visit Oxnard
Dylan Hammon, Convention Services Manager, Destination Cleveland
Emily Treme, Director of Association Sales, Visit Lake Charles
Erin Hofener, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, City of Broken Arrow/ Visit Broken Arrow
Genevieve Andrea, Marketing Manager, Destination Cape Breton
Hayden Pigott, Manager-Social Content, Brand USA
Jenna Theriot, Membership Events and Sales Manager, New Orleans & Company
Julie Bicknell, Social Media Specialist, Discover The Palm Beaches
Julie Madsen, Communications & PR Manager, Visit Ventura
Kaelynn Ball, Marketing and Communications Manager, Visit Howard County
Kate Hertz, Content Specialist, Visit Colorado Springs
Maggie Duffy, Manager-Marketing Content, Discover Halifax
Marijah Pruitt, Assistant Manager-Member Services, LA Tourism & Convention Board
Mykenzie Johnson, Senior Manager-Destination Experience, Visit Franklin
Oakley Swint, Travel Trade Coordinator, Visit Salt Lake
Patrick Laske, Marketing Manager, New York City Tourism + Conventions
Paula Cintron, Destination & Convention Services Specialist, Visit Seattle