Destination A11Y Club
Advancing Accessibility One Destination at a Time
What is the Destination A11Y Club?
The Destination A11Y Club (pronounced “Destination Ally Club”) is a community of destination organizations committed to advancing accessibility across the visitor experience. A11Y is a common abbreviation for accessibility, with the 11 representing the eleven letters between the A and the Y. TravelAbility chose the name because we believe every destination can become an ally for accessibility by championing accessible travel within its community.
Club members collaborate year-round to share best practices, explore emerging trends, and accelerate accessibility initiatives that benefit travelers with disabilities today while preparing destinations to meet the needs of an aging population tomorrow.
Why was the Destination A11Y Club created?
Destination organizations are uniquely positioned to champion accessibility by bringing together local businesses, community organizations, and tourism partners around a shared vision for accessible travel.
According to the MMGY Global report Portraits of Travelers with Disabilities: Mobility and Accessibility, 81% of travelers with mobility disabilities said that promotion of accessibility information and lodging options by the destination was the most important factor when choosing where to visit.
The Destination A11Y Club helps members meet that need through peer collaboration, quarterly virtual meetings, shared resources, case studies, and practical strategies that accelerate accessibility across their destinations.
Our Destination A11ys
Cassie Ivey
Director of Visitor and Community Engagement
Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-ivey-0a153817a/
Patrick Lennon
Arin Arnold-Davis
Director of Destination Stewardship and Community Engagement
Visit Lexington
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arin-arnold-davis-06205061/
Attiyya Atkins
Sr. Manager, Global Integrated Marketing
Visit Lauderdale
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/attiyyaanthony/
Molly Barbieri
Public Relations Coordinator
Visit Tampa Bay
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-barbieri/
Toni Bastian
Group Tour & Visitor Center Manager
Visit Richmond
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-bastian-tmp-606b246/
Mylia Battista
Mayra Briseno-Reveles
Assistant Manager, Industry Relations
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Kathy Brown
Adam Burke
President & CEO
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamburkeprofile
Stuart Butler
Chief Marketing Officer
Visit Myrtle Beach
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-butler-50aaa45/
Courtney Cacatian
Executive Director
Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneymanncacatian/
Jessa Campbell
Director of Destination Development and Communications
Visit Fort Wayne
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessa-campbell/
Jennifer Christie
Director of Marketing & Industry Relations
Visit Loudoun
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-christie-cdme-cta-b60b8b53/
Christine DeMichael
Director Integrated Marketing
Discover the Palm Beaches
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinedemichael/
Dani DeStafney
Ed Harris
Patrick Harrison
Chief Marketing Officer
Visit Tampa
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-harrison-470559a/
Jason Holic
Sr. VP Operations and Community Engagement
Experience Kissimmee
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonholic/
Kate Lieto
Vice President of Marketing
Experience Grand Rapids
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelieto/
Claire Mouledoux
SVP, Marketing & Communications
Visit Alexandria
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-mouledoux/
Olivia Novak
Marketing Director
Discover Lancaster
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-novak-a7a64b121/
Nicole Orsua
Chief Industry Development Officer
Travel Nevada
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleorsua/
Julie Pingston
President & CEO
Choose Lansing
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-pingston-cdme-cmp-cta-6415658/
Tami Reist
President/CEO
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-gorham-reist-0a7aa271/
Kate Sappell
RCTP Manager
Travel Oregon
Robert Whitehurst
Vice President of Advocacy
Visit Myrtle Beach
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-whitehurst-739664269/
Kevin Wright
Vice President, Global Marketing
Travel Oregon
View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wright-bb98a03/
Thank you to our Charter Members
Titanium Partners
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
