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Digital Travel Connect US 2026 is set to take place in San Diego, California, from March 23–25, 2026, at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. This exclusive, invite-only event will bring together over 65 senior executives from leading global brands in the travel, hospitality, and technology sectors. The event promises groundbreaking insights into digital innovation, customer experience, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-powered solutions. It will offer high-level discussions, networking opportunities, and workshops for executives to explore digital transformation and the future of AI in the travel industry. It is expected to be a game-changing milestone for the travel tech, tourism, and marketing industries, providing essential knowledge on how to stay competitive and leverage AI-driven solutions for operational efficiency and customer engagement.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Digital Travel Connect US 2026 |
| Organizer | Worldwide Business Research (WBR) |
| Dates | March 23–25, 2026 |
| Venue | Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, California, USA |
| Format | Exclusive, invite‑only executive conference for senior digital, marketing & customer experience leaders |
| Attendees | ~65+ senior executives from airlines, hotels, OTAs, travel tech |
| Networking | Curated 1:1 meetings, roundtables, panels, private functions |
| Dress Code | Business casual for most; business attire for speakers |
| Why Attend | Benchmark digital strategy, build partnerships, gain insights on AI & CX |
| Venue Features | Resort with golf, spa, dining; special attendee hotel benefits |
This group of exhibitors represents the forefront of the travel, hospitality, and aviation sectors. With influential leaders in marketing, digital strategy, and customer experience, they are shaping the future of the industry. Their cutting-edge solutions and customer-focused approaches are redefining how travelers engage with brands, offering innovative experiences that push the boundaries of service and technology. These exhibitors are driving growth and success by staying ahead of trends and enhancing the traveler journey worldwide.
| Company | Position/Title |
|---|---|
| Alaska Air Group | Senior Manager, Software Engineering |
| Alaska Airlines | Director of Software Engineering |
| Alternative Airlines | Head of Marketing |
| American Airlines | Technical UX Design Director |
| Apple Leisure Group | Senior Manager of Strategy, Analytics, Southwest Vacations and ALGV Consumer |
| AZUL Hospitality Group | Vice President of Marketing and E-Commerce |
| AZUL Hospitality Group | Regional Director of Marketing |
| AZUL Hospitality Group | Regional Director of Marketing |
| Best Western International, Inc. | Director of eCommerce |
| Breeze Airways | VP |
| Breeze Airways | Vice President Marketing |
| Breeze Airways | Director, Digital Product |
| Cadence Travel | Director of Marketing & Communications |
| Caruso | Director, Loyalty Marketing |
| Classic Vacations | Sr. Director Contact Center |
| Classic Vacations | VP, Human Resources and Business Administration |
| Classic Vacations | Chief Financial Officer |
| Collette | Director of Digital Product |
| Collette | Senior Vice President of Global Marketing |
| Collette | Vice President, Digital Marketing |
| Crescent Hotels & Resorts | Senior Vice President, Integrated Marketing + Digital Solutions |
| Cruise Critic | Head of Engineering |
| Curator Hotel & Resort Collection | VP Program Development |
| Curator Hotel & Resort Collection | Director, Consumer Experience |
| Delta Air Lines | Director, Ops Digital & Strategic Initiatives |
| Delta Air Lines | Managing Director |
| Alaska Air Group | General Manager of Reservations Channel Strategy |
| Direct Travel | Senior Director, Leisure Strategy and Leads. Leisure Marketing |
| Direct Travel | Market Development Strategist |
| Discovery Hospitality | Head of Digital |
| Estancia La Jolla | Director of Revenue Management |
The event will feature an exceptional lineup of top leaders in travel, marketing, and technology. These industry pioneers are shaping the future of customer engagement, data analytics, and AI-powered travel solutions. With decades of collective experience, these thought leaders will share their insights on how data-driven marketing, AI integration, and customer-centric strategies are transforming the travel industry.
Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on how to use digital transformation to drive business growth and enhance customer experiences. Below is a list of the confirmed speakers who will be providing in-depth discussions on personalization, AI adoption, digital marketing, and how companies can navigate the rapid evolution of travel tech in the coming years:
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| Name | Position | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Hamaway | Executive Vice President, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer | Montage |
| Claudia Infante | Chief Data Officer | Margaritaville |
| Justin Bundick | Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence & Data Transformation | Southwest Airlines Co. |
| Gopakumar Menon | Executive Vice President Revenue & Distribution | Highgate |
| Miguel Oliveira | Senior Vice President, Global Digital / CRM / Call Center – Inclusive Collection | Hyatt Hotels Corporation |
| Alex Velazquez | Senior Vice President, Digital Marketing & Brand Creative | Westgate River Ranch |
| Phill Burgess | Vice President of Sales and Revenue Management | Athena Hospitality Group |
| Tanya Morell | Vice President of Marketing & E-Commerce | Holland America Line |
| Kimberly Downing | Vice President of Marketing & E-Commerce | Allegiant |
| Marty Turman | VP of Fan Marketing & Insights | Los Angeles Rams |
| Carey Hardy | Head of Field Marketing Services | Intercontinental Hotels Group |
| Nancy Johns | Head of Marketing | JC Resorts |
| Victor Davidson | Sr. Director Data Strategy & Operations | TripAdvisor |
| Bernadette Berger | Director of Innovation | Alaska Airlines |
| Jonah Rosen | Director Loyalty Partnerships | JetBlue |
| Scott Smith | Director, Global Airport Operations Performance & Execution | United Airlines |
| Dilek Agarwal | Marketing Director | Great Wolf Lodge |
| Denise Chapman | Director of Marketing | Hotel Del Coronado |
| Suvendu Dash | Director, Technology | Expedia Inc |
| George Edwards | Director, Airport Customer Experience Technology | United Airlines |
| Diane Koczur | Director of Marketing | Evans Hotels |
| Nicola Smith | Senior AI Program Strategist | Southwest Airlines |
| Ferhat Acar | Head of Campaign Management & Customer Analytics | Turkish Airlines |
| Betsy Vankula | Global Director of Travel Sales, Enterprise | StackAdapt |
| Schaun Wheeler | Chief Scientist and Co-Founder | Aampe |
| Brian Moyer | Senior Account Executive | Celebrus |
| Dominic Dithurbide | Vice President Marketing | MotionPoint Corp. |
| Jo Lai | Head of Customer Experience | Hopper |
| Mike Supple | Head of Solutions | Milestone Internet Marketing |
| Laura Hendricks | SVP of Global Sales | Human Security |
| Seth Moran | SVP, General Manager – Telecommunications, Energy and Travel Sales Leader | Equifax |
| Lisa Perry | Program Director | Digital Travel Connect |
| Jaime Kelm | Senior Director of Data Innovation & Strategy | San Diego Wave Fútbol Club |
| Vernon Doherty | Director Customer Service Performance Execution & Strategy | United Airlines |
Several industry leaders are supporting this transformative event as official sponsors, including companies that specialize in data analytics, customer engagement, and performance marketing. These innovative companies are providing the tools and solutions that make Digital Travel Connect US 2026 the premier event for travel tech and marketing innovation. Sponsors include:Sponsor Description Aampe Aampe Agentic AI adapts to customer behavior, delivering personalized experiences automatically and providing actionable insights with no manual modeling required. Access Development Largest private loyalty & travel rewards network Airship Mobile engagement & re‑engagement platforms Attentive Mobile AI‑powered mobile marketing platform Awin Acquisition partnership marketing platform Badge Mobile wallet engagement for travel & hospitality Cadent Predictive consumer engagement platform Celebrus Digital identity data & marketing analytics Curacity Hospitality revenue attribution platform Delight.AI Branded AI concierge for personalization Equifax Data & analytics for informed business decisions Hightouch Composable CDP for data activation Hopper Technology Solutions Data‑driven travel technology for trip planning Human Security Agentic Trust & online fraud mitigation LiveRamp Data connectivity & customer activation LS Direct Intent‑based postal marketing Marketfully Multilingual content marketing platform Milestone AI‑native digital experience platform PebblePost Performance marketing via CTV & direct mail Quantcast AI ad platform for performance marketers Realize Performance advertising platform by Taboola Rokt AI‑driven ecommerce transaction relevance Share Local Media Direct mail prospecting & retargeting platform Shootsta Sojern Travel marketing platform StackAdapt AI‑powered audience engagement & optimization Tiki Travel advertising platform Very Good Ventures Expert services for app & digital strategy Wunderkind AI‑powered performance marketing Zaelot Direct booking & data infrastructure solutions
Digital Travel Connect US 2026 offers unparalleled opportunities to network with industry executives, gain insights from leading thinkers, and engage in exclusive roundtable discussions. If you’re in the travel, hospitality, or technology sectors, this is the must-attend event of the year. As digital strategies continue to evolve, Digital Travel Connect will be where top companies and professionals align on future innovations.
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