David is a seasoned international marketing executive specializing in the travel and tourism industry. He is the founder of CornerSun Destination Marketing, co-founder of Re•think Travel Marketing and owner of StyleHiClub. He has personally played a role in developing the tourism industry of destinations around the world including South Africa, Ireland, Norway, Seychelles, Malawi, Guyana, Maldives, Uganda, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Argentina, Peru, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. He serves as Executive Board Member and Director of Marketing for the Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA), and as a member of the Associate Member Advisory Committee of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). David's previous work experience includes serving as Head of Marketing and Communications for South African Tourism in North America. From 2009 to 2014, David helped put South Africa on the map leading an overall increase in annual arrivals from the USA of +49% and launching the destination’s social media strategy. David spearheaded major campaigns including partnerships with Major League Soccer around the 2010 FIFA World Cup and full episode integrations with TV’s The Bachelor, JEOPARDY! and All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. David's other international experience includes working for the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) while living abroad in Sydney, consulting for the wine industry in France, managing media relations during the Beijing Olympic Games in China, and reporting for the Sochi 2014 Olympic News Service in Russia. David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Boston University and a Masters in Commerce with focus on International Business from the University of Sydney in Australia. He also holds a Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). His marketing work has been awarded with an AFAR Vanguard Award, eight Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, five HSMAI Adrian Awards, and earlier in his career he was twice recognized on the Hot List of “Rising Stars” by travAlliancemedia. He has been an active contributor to The Huffington Post, TravelAge West magazine, National Geographic Travel, Men’s Journal, Explorer and Affluent New York magazines. David has lived and worked abroad in Australia, Spain, China and Russia and has traveled extensively to over 110 countries on all seven continents, often with his wife and two young daughters in tow. Media Mentions Condé Nast Traveler Photo Feature: How Sierra Leone Is Changing Its Narrative Through Tourism After a decade-long civil war and countless other setbacks, the West African nation is ready for its close-up.... The Morning Sun Overlooked Art Destinations Waiting To Inspire You Beyond the crowds of Paris and New York lies a world brimming with hidden artistic treasures. A wave of smaller cities is quietly revolutionizing the art tourism landscape... Orbitz 14 Real Life Destination Marriage Proposals That Will Make You Cry The marriage proposal is a milestone life event for many, one made even more epic when it happens while on vacation. It’s also quite popular... Travel Agent Central Guyana Commits to Growing Tourism Presence in the U.S. Market Emerging Destinations, together with CornerSun Destination Marketing, have announced a partnership with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) to promote... Travel + Leisure Photo Feature: Where to Shop, Eat, and Stay in Sierra Leone's Capital The under-the-radar capital of Sierra Leone has lively beaches, thought-provoking art, and great shopping. Fashion designer MaryAnn Kai Kai takes T+L on a tour... Condé Nast Traveler I’m an Avid Traveler, But the First Vacation With My Baby Made Me Feel Clueless There are reams of super travelers who make traveling with children look so easy. They bounce around the world with their... Insider Travel Report Insider Video: Discover Joali Maldives Resort in the Maldives David DiGregorio, representing Visit Maldives, talks with James Shillinglaw about Joali Maldives... Travel Weekly Reversal in East Africa After a decade marked by terrorism and other setbacks to its tourism brand, Kenya is now reveling in growth that is sure to be further nurtured”... Travel Pulse Eye on Europe: What You Need to Know About Norway Travel Did you know that there are well over 1,500 fjords lining Norway's fantastic coastline or that this Scandinavian nation... Travel Off Path 8 Summer Travel Tips To Make The Most Of The Season There are reams of super travelers who make traveling with children look so easy. They bounce around the world with their... The Marketing Insider Re-think Travel Marketing: A Name, A Mission Re•thinkTravel Marketing is probably the timeliest named company in history. As all travel companies are in the midst of a crisis and trying... Travel Pulse Tour Operators Learning How to Navigate Pandemic World Tour operators have settled into a situation of navigating constant change in the industry, dealing with travel restrictions... Forbes What’s The Future Of Travel? Industry Insider Weighs In After a decade marked by terrorism and other setbacks to its tourism brand, Kenya is now reveling in growth that is sure”... International Business Times The Perks And Pitfalls Of Traveling As A Dual Citizen Did you know that there are well over 1,500 fjords lining Norway's fantastic coastline or that this Scandinavian nation... Travel Agent Central One Day in Johannesburg While many “One Day In...” stories are somewhat hypothetical (how often does one actually spend only one day in any city?), spending 24 hours or less in Johannesburg... RT TV Interview at Sochi Olympic Games Interview on live television regarding thoughts and impressions on Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics... NASDAQ Opening the NASDAQ Stock Exchange Opening of the NASDAQ 8 April 2011 in celebration of South Africa's marketing initiatives... The New York Times Photo Feature: With Their Own Images, South Africans Remember Mandela Since the 10-day period of mourning began after the death of Nelson Mandela last week”... Beta Gamma Sigma BGS Centennial Featured Member Profile As part of the Society's Centennial, Beta Gamma Sigma has been emphasizing... NASDAQ Ringing the NASDAQ Closing Bell Honored with ringing the closing bell of the NASDAQ stock exchange January 14th 2013 in honor of the New York Times Travel Show... Published Articles Pelham Living Tips for Traveling with Kids My wife, Chandra, and I have always been avid travelers. Despite what all our family and friends warned us, our ability to explore new places didn’t... Pelham Living Safari in the Massai Mara Having worked in Africa for over 15 years and been on countless safaris across the continent, I can confidently say there's something truly special about the Maasai Mara... Pelham Living An Easter Escape to Milan When spring break approached on the calendar, it presented the perfect opportunity for a family excursion. We wanted to introduce our... Pelham Living Enjoying the World's Most Perfect Bike Ride in Norway I own a bike in Pelham that I almost never ride. And yet, biking down a mountain in Norway seemed like a good idea. The journey from Myrdal... Pelham Living South American Culture Meets Balinese Design in Bocas del Toro I’m always excited to discover lesser-known destinations, especially ones that are still easily accessible from New York. That’s what... Pelham Living Hurling Tomatoes at Spain's Tomatina Festival Festivals are the heartbeat of Spanish culture, pulsing with life, color, and unusual traditions. My fascination with these cultural phenomena... Pelham Living Monkeying Around in Malaysian Borneo There’s nothing I enjoy more than traveling to see incredible wildlife, and for many years, the idea of seeing wild orangutans in Borneo... Pelham Living El Salvador Uncovered After years of postponing our annual trip due to COVID and personal commitments, my two best friends and I finally embarked on our long-awaited journey... Pelham Living Anniversary Adventures in Montreal Celebrating our anniversary, we sought a destination that promised both the charm of a European getaway and the convenience of proximity. Montreal... Pelham Living Celebrating New Year's Eve in Mexico City To be honest, the idea of Mexico City was always something that scared me. Sure, I’d been to Mexico before, but only sterilized places like Cancun... Pelham Living Fireside Delights and Frosty Nordic Tales The holiday season has always been a special time for my family, filled with traditions and a sense of togetherness. Yet, we decided to break from our usual... Pelham Living A Journey of Ancestral Rediscovery in Ukraine I had never really thought too much about my ancestors on my mother’s side. I knew my great-great-grandparents had come to America... Pelham Living From Coast to Coast: A Family Adventure Aboard "The Canadian" Sometimes, slow and steady is the way to go, and for me, traveling by train is the ultimate way to savor the journey. So, when our baby girl... Pelham Living A Fairytale Adventure in the Faroe Island I had become fascinated with the idea of the Faroe Islands a years ago when I first discovered them via the social media... Pelham Living A Journey Through Generations in Norway My family and I recently had the opportunity to discover one of the most beautiful regions of the world by embarking on a Havila Voyages cruise up the coast of Norway... Huffington Post Arctic Europe? So Cool, It’s Hot! Long considered a “traditional” tourism destination, Europe has recently taken a back seat to more far-flung exotic destinations for those seeking active... National Geographic Reflections of an American in Russia As an American who grew up during the tail end of the Cold War, it was difficult to avoid developing a few stereotypes about Russia... TravelAge West How to Take an African Safari With Kids For families, especially those with younger children, a direct flight to Nairobi means that a safari — one that includes the “8th Wonder of the World,”... Huffington Post The Hidden Gem of Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast You may never have heard of it, but Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast is quickly becoming one of the premiere luxury destinations in Central America... TravelAge West Explorer Visiting Jerusalem's Temple Mount as a Non-Muslim The Temple Mount is said to be the location from which the world was created, where God created Adam and where Abraham bound Isaac... TravelAge West How to Have a Tiger Safari in India A land of both natural beauty and great cultural significance, India instills a sense of wondrous excitement into the minds of even the most experienced travelers... Huffington Post A Weekend at Adult Space Camp is Cooler Than You'd Think If you grew up in the late ‘80s watching Double Dare, Nick Arcade and Guts, you probably regarded a trip to Space Camp as the ultimate grand prize... TravelAge West What Adventurous Travelers Should Do in the Seychelles There are few places Americans know so little about — yet think so highly of — as the Seychelles. Whenever I tell people I’m traveling there, they usually ... Huffington Post 9 Reasons You Should Bring Your Toddler to Ireland My wife and I love to travel. It’s always been our passion and eats up most of our disposable income. When we found out we were pregnant, there were no shortage... TravelAge West A Quick Travel Guide to Goa, India In a destination as eclectic and frenetic as India, it’s easy for travelers to feel overwhelmed. But that’s where Goa comes in. Typically considered a beach... National Geographic Know Before You Go: Sochi I first fell in love with the Olympics in the summer of ’88. Each morning, after watching the events each night, my six-year-old self would run to consult... TravelAge West Svalbard: How to Explore Norway's High Arctic For weeks before my trip, when anyone asked where I was going in Norway, I immediately took out my phone to show them a map... Oh The People You Meet African Townships 10 Do's and Don'ts When visiting Africa, and South Africa in particular, visiting a township is a must. Although it may not be on the top of your travel to-do list, I can assure... TravelAge West A Safari Into the Fjords of Norway Out of all the activities on my Norway itinerary, the “fjord safari” in Flam was the one I knew the least about. I was expecting a quiet morning boat ride... Vagabondish 5 Ways Technology is Ruining Travel Since 2009 I’ve traveled with a glorious unlimited cellular data plan which has been a blessing in countless situations. But what have I missed out by having so... Affluent New York Highbrow Havana: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Visit Cuba It's six in the evening in Havana. From my perch on the roof deck of the Parque Central Hotel there isn't a Cuban in sight... Men's Journal How to Get to Sochi for the Winter Olympics Russia can be a complicated destination to visit, even when it isn’t besieged by sports fans. Here’s how you can make it to the first Russian Olympic Games... StyleHiClub Crossing the Demilitarized Zone into North Korea Our convoy was ten coach buses long as we left Dorasan and already murmurs of excitement could be heard from the Korean-speaking passengers aboard.... Oh The People You Meet The Artists and Natural Inspiration of Norway's Lofoten Islands I have been fortunate enough to visit many beautiful places around the world. After exploring over 70 countries on six continents, I considered the South... StyleHiClub How to Visit a Diamond Mine While traveling in South Africa, I had the unique opportunity to visit a working diamond mine. The Premier Mine (also known as the Cullinan Mine) is the only... Huffington Post 16 Reasons to Bring Your Toddler to Nicaragua We travel a lot with our daughter. Even though she's only three years old, she's already been to eight countries on three... Huffington Post Yes, You Should Take Your Child on Safari Safari is on the bucket list of many travelers with Americans often waiting until retirement to experience the animals of Africa... TravelAge West Tour Johannesburg With Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours Johannesburg, South Africa, is a vibrant metropolis of 4.4 million people, yet it is often overlooked by the time-crunched... Huffington Post Over 200 Penguin Chicks Abandoned in South Africa As the holiday season gets underway, a far less joyful annual tradition is beginning in South Africa. Each year from October through... Huffington Post Hosting the FIFA World Cup: What Brazil Can Learn From South Africa Hosting the FIFA World Cup can be a game changer for an emerging market... Huffington Post A Secret Oil Spill Is Killing Endangered Penguins Over the past week, scientists have been caring for dozens of endangered African penguins that are... Huffington Post 6 Simple Tasks to Turn Your Job into a Career Meeting deadlines may get you through the week but relationships and reputation are going to make... Huffington Post Why Sochi Will Be the Greatest Winter Olympics Ever Like many host countries, Russia has made its share of enemies. But where we often see the Host Country and... TravelAge West Nicaragua's Active Mombacho and Masaya Volcanoes If you're looking for a destination in Central America with something for everyone, you may be surprised... Huffington Post How to Stay Competitive and Relevant While Unemployed There are few things in life as demotivating as being unemployed. 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