September 15 - 16, 2025
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Carol Johnson is a destination marketing leader at Tripadvisor, specializing in data-driven campaigns and innovative digital strategies that help travel partners grow and connect with the right audiences. With deep expertise in marketing communications and new media, Carol crafts tailored solutions that boost brand visibility and engagement.
Her work is defined by a commitment to stewardship, storytelling, and results—building successful, collaborative partnerships that elevate destinations worldwide.
Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) have long faced a fundamental challenge: how to clearly attribute marketing spend to measurable visitor outcomes and economic impact. In this session, Tripadvisor and a partner DMO unpack a real-world case study that leveraged advanced attribution models, data partnerships, and cross-channel tracking to finally connect the dots between destination marketing and actual ROI. Discover how new technologies and smarter strategies are enabling DMOs to defend budgets, drive visitation, and make data-backed decisions with confidence.
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