Karyl Leigh Barnes

Destinations International strives to make members and their destinations successful. As the world's largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations, we inform, connect, inspire and educate our members with the goal to drive destination economic impact, job creation, community sustainability and quality of life through travel. This Task Force is committed to providing a consistent guideline for measuring the effectiveness and impact of communications efforts within destination… Show more

Destinations International strives to make members and their destinations successful. As the world's largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations, we inform, connect, inspire and educate our members with the goal to drive destination economic impact, job creation, community sustainability and quality of life through travel. This Task Force is committed to providing a consistent guideline for measuring the effectiveness and impact of communications efforts within destination organizations. Show less

The mission of the WTTC is to maximise the inclusive and sustainable growth potential of the Travel & Tourism sector by partnering with governments, destinations, communities, and other stakeholders to drive economic development, create jobs, reduce poverty and foster peace, security, and understanding in our world.

The TravMedia Summit is the forum for the travel industry to connect and learn from influential leaders. Presented the day before IMM, this one-day conference brings together travel and tourism PRs, editors, and writers to inspire ideas, share insights and discuss the trends and challenges affecting our industry. DMOs, new and experienced PR professionals, hotel marketers, PR companies, senior travel editors, and freelancers attend each year to learn new concepts and perspectives.

Assist in advising, recruiting and approving membership applications for the Travel Media Association of Canada. TMAC is a Canadian not-for-profit association serving industry and media travel professionals. We cultivate relationships that result in relevant connections, comprehensive opportunities and successful outcomes. As an organization, we strive for inclusivity, openness and forward-thinking in the ever-changing travel industry environment.

The Society of American Travel Writers represents more than 1300 professional journalists, photographers, and media relations professionals in North America. (North East Chapter December 2008-September 2012; Eastern Chapter September 2012 - 2017)

• Provide vision and direction for chapter
• Advise on policies and objectives for chapter
• Serve as principal accounting and financial officer
• Manage chapter finances, investments and cashflow

Sustainable Travel International is a non-profit founded in 2002, which harnesses the power of tourism to leave the world a better place. The organization builds partnerships, shares knowledge and enables tourism business and destination leaders to make better decisions through a suite of sustainability management solutions. In 2013 alone, Sustainable Travel International’s team worked with more than 35 destinations and 20 multi-nationals around the globe. As a member of the board, Karyl Leigh… Show more

Sustainable Travel International is a non-profit founded in 2002, which harnesses the power of tourism to leave the world a better place. The organization builds partnerships, shares knowledge and enables tourism business and destination leaders to make better decisions through a suite of sustainability management solutions. In 2013 alone, Sustainable Travel International’s team worked with more than 35 destinations and 20 multi-nationals around the globe. As a member of the board, Karyl Leigh serves as a public relations strategist and advisor for the organization as it pursues its objectives and supports the tourism industry on its sustainability journey. Show less

Camp Timberledge offers a summer, sleep-away, wilderness camping program at an affordable pricepoint where youth can learn more about God, themselves and others in the great outdoors. It is a ministry of the New York Conference of the Free Methodist Church, licensed by the State of Pennsylvania and a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.

• Provide vision and direction for non-profit summer camp and conference facility.
• Establish policies and objectives for Camp… Show more

Camp Timberledge offers a summer, sleep-away, wilderness camping program at an affordable pricepoint where youth can learn more about God, themselves and others in the great outdoors. It is a ministry of the New York Conference of the Free Methodist Church, licensed by the State of Pennsylvania and a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.

• Provide vision and direction for non-profit summer camp and conference facility.
• Establish policies and objectives for Camp Timberledge
• Approve annual budgets and insure the availability of financial resources to implement summer camp, conference and marketing programs
• Chair the marketing sub-committee for the summer camp program
• Provide performance measures to the New York Conference of the Free Methodist Church Show less