The Future of Travel:
Executive Retreat at Pebble Beach

September 25-27, 2023
Pebble Beach Lodge, Carmel, CA

The Future of Travel: Executive Retreat is an intimate gathering of the most prominent minds in travel against the legendary backdrop of Pebble Beach. The 7th annual invite-only event brings together top innovators and fresh perspectives from across the industry to discuss the latest trends, and debate the impact of emerging technologies. During your time at the retreat you will have the opportunity to have engaging conversations with your peers, relax and enjoy your surroundings, participate in world class experiences, and join in discussions with guest speakers.

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The iconic Lodge at Pebble Beach is situated on the beautiful California Central Coast. Located two hours south of San Francisco, Pebble Beach is a world-renowned resort destination with luxury amenities and stunning views. Your accommodation, experience, and meals are provided.

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Previous Speakers

Rafat Ali

CEO and Founder of SKIFT

Rafat is the CEO and Founder of Skift, the largest business intelligence and marketing platform in travel, providing news, information, data, and services to all sectors of the world’s largest industry.

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Nelson Boyce

Managing Director, Travel

Nelson Boyce is a Managing Director at Google, leading travel industry advertising and marketing relationships in the central and eastern US. Nelson sits on the board of the WTTC, HSMAI, the IRTS Foundation (International Radio & Television Society), Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Metro Atlanta Chapter and is a member of BLAG (Black Leadership Advisory Group) and the Exec Sponsor of the ATL BGN Chapter at Google. A graduate of Harvard University, Nelson lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife and son.

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Susie Vowinkel

Managing Director, Travel

Susie Vowinkel leads partnership efforts with some of the largest global brands in the industry, providing clear insight and strategy across marketing, technology, and product. She heads Google’s women leadership program for the Seattle and Kirkland offices, and in 2013, was part of Phocuswright’s travel leaders under 35. She currently resides in Seattle with her husband and 2 daughters and loves to travel - it’s a toss up between sun and snow.

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"Sojern has created one of the few executive retreats that delivers a valuable opportunity to build relationships with senior executives in the travel vertical."

Robert McDowell

Chief Commercial Officer

"This exclusive gathering of the industry’s leaders is not to be missed. The networking at the highest strategic level is priceless. From marketing best practices to future trends, technology and crisis management, it’s an incredible opportunity to engage with leading thought partners in our industry in a relaxed setting."

Marilyn Hannes

President

"Google loves partnering with Sojern on this retreat. It is one of the few events that is for travel executives and fosters engaging, insightful, and open conversations about the state of the industry."

Allan Thygesen

President Americas

"Sojern's annual event successfully takes the best of all other travel industry events and combines them into one. The content is engaging, the networking is outstanding, and the location is second to none."

John Gustafson

VP, Digital Customer Experience