2026 Meaningful Travel Summit in Asheville
Program Speakers*
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Carylanne Assante
CEO, Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA) and the SYTA Youth Foundation
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Terry Dale
CEO, United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA)
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Jenny Dissen
Director, Engagement and Partnerships, NC Institute for Climate Studies, North Carolina State University
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Vincie Ho
Founder and Executive Director, RISE Travel Institute
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Jessica Flores
Chief Experience Officer, Tourism Cares
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Zane Kerby
CEO, American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)
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Greg Takehara
CEO, Tourism Cares
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Arnie Weissmann
Explorer at Large, Northstar Travel Group
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Don Welsh
CEO, Destinations International
*Check back soon for more speaker updates!