Joye Smith

Joye Smith is a seasoned travel tech founder and meetings expert with over 25 years of experience in hotel site selection and contract negotiations. They began their career as a Sales & Event Manager and have held various impactful roles, including Manager of Global Accounts at HelmsBriscoe and Business Development Specialist at American Express Global Business Travel. As the founder and CEO of Gather Media Network, Joye focuses on bridging the gap between travel content and bookings. They are also a member of the Female Founders in Hospitality network and continue their education in Advertising and Journalism at The University of Georgia and Georgia State University.