ITHACA/TOMPKINS COUNTY COnvention visitors bureau
WINE, WATER & WONDERS OF New York STATE
Oklahoma Tourism AND Recreation department
GEnesee country village and museum
Chris provided a superb level of service, expertise, and professionalism during his engagement with my company in service of Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department’s international inbound program. He understands the necessity of accountability, timely processes and importance of building strong alliances between the destination and all potential stakeholders (USA receptive tour operators, OTAs, in-state DMOs, in country travel trade and media, and the key USA travel industry organizations of Visit USA Committees and Brand USA). And he’s fun and kind! — Lisa Weigt, Principal, Destinations by Design!
“Chris Guidone is one of the most talented marketing visionaries in the industry. I worked with him collaboratively when he was at the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and I at the Pennsylvania State Tourism Office, and we led first-ever efforts into the French and Italian markets, and significantly enhanced our outreach to the UK and German markets. These initiatives paid off handsomely, with Philadelphia moving from the 21st to the 12th most visited city by international travelers. Later we worked together to market Philadelphia as a cruise destination, putting the city on the map with all of the major cruise lines in the U.S. Whether its breaking into a new market, or gaining market share in your existing ones, Chris can provide the vision, strategy, and execution to get you there.”
“For more than six years, Big Picture Tourism Consulting developed the strategic partnership between the New York State Department of Economic Development (I LOVE NY) and the Receptive Services Association of America. Chris was responsible for leveraging his long-term relationships with numerous inbound US tour operators and increasing their knowledge, and ultimately tour products, for statewide destinations seeking assistance with tourism development. ”
“Chris developed the smartest statewide tourism product guide (named NYC+) for I LOVE NY that I’ve seen. He understands how to maximize resources used to impact international tourism markets as well as the need to present tangible products. ”
NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN Chamber of commerce