Destination Marketing & Economic Development

Triumphs, Anomalies & Myths

How daring destinations use simple stories to attract visitors from around the world.

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Triumphs, Anomalies & Myths

How daring destinations use simple stories to attract visitors from around the world.

We're good at marketing the attractions, virtues, and values of the destinations we promote. We create compelling imagery, poetic prose and produce impressive videos all designed to inspire others to visit. But what story are we telling?

It turns out some of the most successful destinations in the world leverage the prophetic power of origin stories to transform their economies. They target a specific audience, understand their passions and craft a simple tale designed to elicit an emotion. Why? Because emotion leads to action, while reason leads to conclusions.

For three years, former television producer and marketing agency executive Andrew Davis crisscrossed America uncovering the simple things smart cities and towns do to attract visitors year-in and year-out and what he found is incredible.

In this exhilarating hour-long keynote presentation, Andrew Davis will show you how others have built flourishing economies by telling their story. You'll learn how visionaries have transformed entire cities and how origin stories create a powerful sense of place. He'll challenge you to change the way you describe your state, your region, your city, or your town and why your story will determine your future.

What's your story, and who does it serve?

Attendees lining up to talk to Andrew Davis after a speech.

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Highest-Rated We've Ever Had!

"The promo video, the relatable, creative, and entertaining keynote, and the provocative ideas made Andrew's keynote's among the highest-rated we've ever had! "

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Randall Reilly

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Vice President, Brand & Sales Marketing

Full of Laughter. Fully Engaged!

"Everyone absolutely LOVED Andrew's keynote presentation. The room was engaged and full of laughter for the entire session."

Melody Lundstrom

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Brand Marketing Specialist

Andrew is a Stellar Guest Speaker!

"Andrew is a stellar guest speaker! His positive energy fills the room. Watching our team listen and respond to his session is a joy to behold. In addition, Andrew is so incredibly flexible and adaptable. It is a pleasure to work with someone who rolls with every event's zig and zag."

Lori Grego

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The Bozzuto Group

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Assistant Vice President, Learning & Leadership

Andrew Davis Stake Your Claim

Conquering Competition, Budget Hurdles, and Evolving Trends

Destination marketers rock the travel world, but it's not all smooth sailing. The fierce competition demands creativity that pops. Tight budgets? No worries, clever investments save the day. And hey, travelers' tastes change like the wind, but we've got the secret sauce to adapt and thrive. Let's tackle these challenges head-on and shine in the industry!

It's time we Stake our Claim with the Laws of Attraction.

Andrew Davis's Audience Laughting

Audiences Love the Amazing Stories

Get ready to experience the incredible impact of storytelling in solving today's travel concerns. Uncover the awe-inspiring tales of hidden gems and underdog destinations that achieved mind-blowing success.

By harnessing the power of captivating narratives, we can fuel audience enthusiasm, ignite wanderlust, and conquer the competition. Let's unleash the magic of stories and take our destinations to new heights.

Andrew Davis being interviewed

Three Years of Adventure & a Recipe for Success

For three thrilling years, I criss-crossed the United States, on a quest to uncover the secret behind successful cities and towns.

It turns out, they all follow the three laws of attraction. This wild research journey led to my game-changing book, Town INC., packed with the ultimate recipe for success.

Let's unlock the magic together!

Town INC.

Grow Your Business. Save Your Town. Leave Your Legacy.

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Discover Your Destination's Marketing Potential

Uncover the Laws of Attraction and Propel Your Success

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"Andrew made such a great impression at this year’s North Dakota Travel Industry Conference. Not only did Andrew knock the socks off attendees, but Andrew moved the AI discussion from “what and why” to the all important “how.”"

Heather LeMoine

Marketing, Research Manager

North Dakota Government

Raised the Bar... Phenomenal Delivery

"Andrew exceeded my expectations in every aspect: insight, involvement, commitment, energy, engagement – and delivery. It was impactful and phenomenal. A welcome firehose of insights, ideas, and questions. He absolutely nailed it!"

Juliana Slye

Founder, CEO, Chief Public Sector Strategist

GovBizResults

Buzzing with Energy and Fun

"We absolutely loved having Andrew. Soooo many people enjoyed the session and everybody is still buzzing. Great energy, insight, and fun—the team felt challenged, inspired, and motivated in all the right ways."

Tanya Andreadis

Chief Marketing, Communications & Digital Officer

University of Miami

Exactly What We Hoped For

"Fantastic energy, phenomenal tailoring, and the most creative effort I’ve ever seen from an external speaker. Andrew made the talk feel so personal to the brand... we loved it!"

Devon Valenti

Segment Vice President, Marketing - Transportation & Logistics

Trimble Transportation

Incredible Energy

Andrew brought incredible energy to the room, challenged our thinking, and kept everyone engaged with his humor. He struck the perfect balance between inspiration and practical insight, leaving the group with ideas they could immediately put into action. His session made a lasting impact on everyone in the room.

Stasha Johnston

Senior Vice President Marketing

MONIN Americas

Highest Speaker Score of the Year

"Awesome, lively, and informative presentation and workshop. Andrew received the highest score of the year!"

Alyssa Rhoads

Executive Director

CEO Council of Tampa Bay

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