Roger Brooks - Keynote Speaker

 Downtown Expert |   Destination   Development Association. 

   Author of the book “Your Town: An Amazing Destination - The 25 Immutable Rules of Successful Tourism” and founding member of the             award-winning.

Destination Development Association, Roger has assisted more than 2,500 communities around the world with their branding, tourism, downtown development, and marketing efforts. Over the past forty years he has become one of North America’s most recognized and frequently quoted experts in the fields of placemaking and destination development. Roger combines his dynamic approach with humor, fascinating stories and real-life examples that inspire and ignite the audiences he speaks to. His expertise and intensive work with communities has helped transform them into successful destinations where people love to spend their time, open businesses, and enjoy living. Well-known for his practical approach using steps, rules, and ingredients to transform ordinary “places” into successful, vibrant, healthy “destinations,” Roger has earned a top spot as one of the world’s most popular keynote speakers in the industry. With his energetic presentations, Roger will change your life and the way you look at tourism, downtowns, and community-based branding. And best of all, you will leave with innovative ideas you can use today to make a difference tomorrow. You will feel empowered and excited with your ability to make something happen once you get back home.