Northstar Travel Group
Alison Best, CDME, has had a diverse and extensive work experience in the travel and tourism industry. Alison is currently the Business Development Director at Northstar Travel Group, a position they have held since February 2020. Prior to this role, Alison was a Partner at CFO by Design from March 2019 to January 2020. From April 2016 to April 2019, they served as the Executive Vice President at Destinations International. Alison has also held leadership positions such as President and CEO at Visit Oakland from August 2012 to May 2016, and Senior Vice President of Business Development at the Santa Monica Convention and Visitors Bureau from January 2011 to August 2012. Alison has worked in various sales and management roles at organizations like Santa Monica CVB, Tourism Whistler, Delta Hotels, and UNIGLOBE Advance Travel.
Alison Best, CDME, has a diverse education history. In 1985 to 1987, they attended Brentwood College, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Following that, from 1989 to 1993, Alison studied Sociology at the University of Victoria. Next, in 1994 to 1995, they attended Capernwray Bible College, but no degree or field of study is specified. Lastly, in 1996 to 1997, Alison obtained a diploma in Tourism Management from the Canadian Tourism College. It is worth noting that Alison also holds a CDME certification, which they acquired from Destinations International and Purdue University.
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Northstar Travel Group
Northstar Travel Group is the leading B-to-B information and marketing solutions company serving all segments of the travel industry including leisure/retail, corporate/business travel, meetings and incentives, and travel technology. As the largest and most trusted travel media, information, and services company in the world, Northstar is committed to the growth of a sustainable, global travel industry. Northstar champions the industry tradespeople who celebrate human connection. We facilitate that connection through industry uniting events, content driven brands, and transformative data systems. We directly empower the decision makers who drive industry trends, the planners who shape dynamic events, and everyone in between. Northstar offers unparalleled depth of information and services to clients in every vertical segment of the travel industry through our award-winning media brands, proprietary content, research, technology and customized marketing solutions. At Northstar, we believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the cultures and communities that are experienced through travel. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, accessible and equitable culture and workplace. Our work is far from over – we continuously push to be better. We understand that diverse voices, points of view and contributions are at the heart of Northstar’s success and impact.