Robert Young's BRIGHT FAMED SHINING The Podcast, Where Creativity Meets Wellness presents another special #BFSMyGuest Episode featuring Mr. Elliott Ferguson, the President & CEO of Destination DC and Board Treasurer of Brand USA, an organization dedicated to marketing the United States as a premier travel destination.

In this episode, we feature a seasoned leader in the travel and hospitality industry, celebrating his 20-year milestone with the District of Columbia's tourism organization. With 33 years of experience, our guest, who has been President and CEO since 2009, oversees various crucial aspects, including convention and tourism sales, marketing, finance, and business development operations. Beyond his impressive tenure at the organization, he has played a pivotal role in addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the hospitality industry, serving as the Board Chair of Tourism Diversity Matters. His extensive involvement in national and regional boards, such as the U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA, showcases his commitment to advancing the tourism sector. As the industry grapples with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, our guest remains dedicated to strategic recovery, actively participating in recovery advisory committees and alliances. Join us as we delve into his journey, industry insights, and impactful contributions to various community and industry organizations.

This episode with Elliott was recorded in 2023, but something told me to hold off before publishing it. While I don't often speak about race on the podcast, as my focus is on the health and well-being of all creatives, in my conversation with Elliott we reflected on what was happening in the world when I moved to DC as the pandemic began and the largest racial awakening of our generation became a reality.

Our discussion on everything from race to the power of travel is both culturally relevant and timely, as nations have returned to high levels of tourism as they compete for your attention as we simultaneously enter the last year of the United Nations' International Decade for People Of African Decent. Thanks for tuning in. Now, Let's Dive Straight In... Warm regards, Robert Young CEO, R7 ________ Robert Young's BRIGHT FAMED SHINING The Podcast is powered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Raconteur Seven, LLC⁠ {R7}⁠⁠⁠⁠ and is proudly presented with the support of: ⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com⁠⁠⁠ - Professional Therapy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sedulous.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Cyber Security and Privacy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AbundantBuddha.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Health & Wellness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Auteur8.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Film & TV Production ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GlobalPublic.Art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Art & Activations Podcast Producers: Brandon Dumlao & Robert Young •••• Robert Young's BRIGHT FAMED SHINING The Podcast, Subscribe Today! Learn more + access exclusive #BFSMerch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https:BRIGHTFAMEDSHINING.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ © R7. All Rights Reserved.