Speaker Materials from the 2022 OBX Tourism Summit

Presentations from the summit

Homes, Germs and Wheels — Cree Lawson, Founder & CEO, Arrivalist. A look at how the Sharing Economy, EVs, and the Pandemic reshaped people and their travel habits.
Recovery and Risks for the Travel Industry — Dan Roberts, Senior Economist, Tourism Economics. Leisure travel has driven the rebound so far, while economic indicators suggest a strong base for continued rebuilding; at the same time, recession concerns and ongoing inflation remain major threats to travel’s recovery.
Regional Trends in Vacation Rental Lodging : Past and Future — Chris Christmas, Enterprise Account Executive, Key Data.
Long Range Tourism Management Plan — Shelly Green, Executive Consultant, MMGY Next Factor.
Outer Banks Event Center Update — Tim Cafferty, Dare County Tourism Board Chair; Lee Nettles, Executive Director, Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
Boone Oakley | Hoffman York - Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Updates and 2023 Advertising Plan — Lee Nettles, Executive Director, Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
Careers Beyond the Counter Update — Dr. Shannon Castillo.
Workforce Development and State Government Update — Lynn Minges, President & Chief Executive Officer, NCRLA.