Visit California
Lindsey Cody currently serves as the Travel Trade Manager at Visit California, a role held since May 2016, where responsibilities include overseeing the travel trade program to promote California in key international markets through various initiatives such as advertising and agent training. Prior to this position, Lindsey held roles at Visit California as Travel Trade Coordinator and International Marketing Assistant, contributing to the development of tourism programs targeting global travelers. Lindsey's earlier experience includes working as an Event Coordinator at FirstService Residential in California, enhancing community engagement, and as a Recreation Coordinator for the Carmichael Recreation and Park District. An educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Parks and Tourism Administration from CSU Sacramento.
Visit California
Visit California is a nonprofit organization with a mission to develop and maintain marketing programs — in partnership with the state's travel industry — that keep California top-of-mind as a premier travel destination. California is the No. 1 travel destination in the country. In 2018, travel and tourism expenditures generated a projected $140.6 billion in revenue for California businesses. The money spent by travelers directly supported jobs for 1.2 million Californians and generated $11.8 billion in state and local tax revenues. Tourism is California’s fourth-largest employer among industries with an export component. For more information about Visit California, go to www.Industry.VisitCalifornia.com or www.VisitCalifornia.com.