
Growing Destinations
Your go-to source for insightful discussions on destination development. The Growing Destinations podcast delves into the strategies, challenges, and successes that drive community growth. Each episode features in-depth conversations with local and national experts, uncovering universal themes and innovative practices that can be applied to any city or region.
Growing Destinations
Leading with Insights: Amir Eylon on the Power of Tourism Research
This episode dives into the world of tourism research, strategy, and storytelling with one of the industry’s most recognized voices. Amir Eylon is the President and CEO, and Partner, at Longwoods International, a leading market research and consulting firm that helps destinations understand their visitors, shape their strategies, and tell their stories through the power of data. Amir shares his own journey in the tourism space, the unique role Longwoods plays in guiding destinations, and the traveler trends shaping the future of the tourism industry.
This episode was recorded on location in Phoenix, Arizona, at the U.S. Travel Association’s annual ESTO conference, the gathering place for destination leaders from across the country.