Chad is a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of experience in destination marketing. His career began at the Japan National Tourism Organization, where he spent seven years gaining invaluable insights into the inner workings of a DMO. Following this, Chad became a key player on Tripadvisor’s DMO team in EMEA, where he led partnerships with some of the largest destinations in the region. Chad holds a Masters’ Degree in Asian Politics from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies, and when not helping destinations find marketing solutions, can usually be found planning his next trip (and the meals that come with it).