Thursday, May 23
2:45–3:45 p.m.
Breakout Session VI
Food has become the number one way travelers experience a destination, and it’s the most talked about aspect of many trips. In this panel discussion, you’ll hear tips from food writers on how to best identify your destination’s culinary stories and use them to create buzz, attract media interest and ultimately drive visitor spending. We will also discuss trends within culinary travel, both what’s hot and what is old news.
Nancy Davidson is a contributor at New York Magazine/NYMag.com, New York Post, Tasting Table, Time Out New York Kids, Tuxedo Road, Prime Living, Imbibe, In New York, Cooking Light and Edible Manhattan.
Beth D'Addono is a contributor at Southern Gaming & Destinations, AAA Traveler, Wells Fargo Conversations, Southern Living, the Boston Globe, the Toronto Star, Philadelphia Daily News, Taste, Where Philadelphia and Jewish Exponent. A freelance journalist since 1990, she writes about travel, food, lifestyle and interesting people with stories to tell. Connect with Beth on Twitter.