2026 Meaningful Travel Summit in Asheville

Program Speakers*

  • Carylanne Assante

    CEO, Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA) and the SYTA Youth Foundation

  • Terry Dale

    CEO, United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA)

  • Jenny Dissen

    Director, Engagement and Partnerships, NC Institute for Climate Studies, North Carolina State University

  • Vincie Ho

    Founder and Executive Director, RISE Travel Institute

  • Jessica Flores

    Chief Experience Officer, Tourism Cares

  • Zane Kerby

    CEO, American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)

  • Greg Takehara

    CEO, Tourism Cares

  • Arnie Weissmann

    Explorer at Large, Northstar Travel Group

  • Don Welsh

    CEO, Destinations International

*Check back soon for more speaker updates!