Steven Paganelli

Head of Americas Partnerships Tripadvisor

Steve joined Tripadvisor in 2013 bringing 30+ years Medial Industry experience to the role including 13 with destination organizations (11 as President & CEO) and 5 years launching a destination division for a digital agency. Steve currently serves on the advisory boards for the German National Tourist Office and Discover Puerto Rico, along with the Destinations International Foundation Board Executive Committee and CDME Advisory Board, and IAB ED&I Task Force. He is a former board member of the DMA West Foundation, Destinations International, New England Society of CVBs, and Connecticut Lodging Association and co-founded Connecticut’s first LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Organizations under Steve’s leadership have been recognized with numerous awards including HSMAI’s prestigious Adrian Award.