Tourism Advocacy Road Show & Speaking Opportunities

Milton Segarra, a distinguished Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME), currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), Palm Beach County’s official tourism marketing organization. Since he joined the team in 2022, the destination marketing organization has achieved record-breaking visitation and tourism’s economic impact on the community surpassed $10 billion. Prior to this role, he led the Coastal Mississippi Tourism Board as CEO, and Meet Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Convention Bureau) as President & CEO. His exceptional career journey has seen him excel in the hotel industry with prestigious brands such as Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, and the Sands Hotel and Casino in Puerto Rico. Beyond tourism, he has contributed his dynamic leadership to the healthcare and technology industries. Currently, he serves as a Board Trustee for Destination International’s Foundation, as well as on the Destinations International CDME (Certified Destination Marketing Executive) Board for the Professional Credential Program and its Governance and Nominations Committee. Segarra earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Business Management, Finance, and Marketing from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. Additionally, he completed executive programs at Ashbridge Business Institute in London, UK, and Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration.

Kelly Cavers has spent over 25 years in the hospitality industry. For the past six years, she has led the strategic sales efforts and destination services for Discover The Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County’s official tourism agency, and was named Chief Sales Officer managing both group and leisure sales for the organization. She started her career in sales for United Airlines and then transitioned to destination marketing with The San Diego Tourism Authority and Choose Chicago, before arriving in The Palm Beaches. She is currently active in industry organizations such as PCMA, ASAE, IRF, and Association Forum, and serves on various advisory boards and committees with The Above and Beyond Foundation, Destinations International and PCMA.