About Us

A global network for destinations, tourism research and tourism events.

Our Values

We know that everything we do determines the level of success we achieve and the positive impact we can make on community's wellbeing.

Empathy

We believe we can only address challenges if we imagine ourselves in other shoes.

Focus on People

We believe people are the most important asset at any destination.

Sustainable Development

We care about people, nature, culture and economy

Digital

We believe digital is the best tool to achieve a sustainable development.

Our Experience

The DTTT has a long history helping destinations thrive in a competitive and complex market, using innovative and creative methods.

  • 10 years experience working in the tourism industry.
  • Our team are IBM Design Thinking Practitioners.
  • All year round we organise industry leading events.
  • We work with our partners to connect tourism industry professionals all around the globe.

Meet the Team

Nick Hall

Founder and CEO
Passionate about the future of travel, Nick is an experienced consultant, passionate keynote speaker and great storyteller with a sharp understanding of how to react to change and disruption.

Nick is one of the travel industry’s leading experts on destination marketing. As founder and CEO of the Digital Tourism Think Tank, Nick has worked with hundreds of destinations helping to navigate the complexities of an increasingly digital visitor experience.

Romy Cywie

Operations Director
Romy has over 20 years of experience in the tourism, marketing and communications industries; a highly skilled and motivated individual with a strong track record of success.

She is responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day operations, including event management, communication and project management. Romy is passionate about the tourism industry and is committed to using her expertise to help businesses and organisations thrive in the digital age.

Jess Humphrys

Marketing & Communications Executive
Jess has been with the DTTT since 2021 as an Events Assistant where she has worked with the team at X. Festival and X. Design Week.

She has worked on various things including communications for events and programmes, getting attendees signed up and getting speaker details so they can be promoted. Jess has always been a friendly face at events and always happy to help.

Dan Hopkins

Digital Production Executive
Since Dan joined the DTTT team, he has been working on everything digital, from graphic design to live editing.

He is a determined learner and has recently taken on new projects such as website development and photography.

James Arnold

Digital Trends Analyst
James is an experienced project manager, having worked with European NTOs and participated in various EU-funded projects.

His interests include tourism research, international cooperation and destination development as well as nature-based tourism.

Alina Kovalenko

Community Engagement & Growth Coordinator
Alina is a passionate community builder with a talent for turning online connections into thriving communities.

As a Community Engagement & Growth Coordinator, she excels at developing strategic initiatives that foster meaningful interactions, elevate brand awareness, and drive audience expansion.

Ethan Davies

Digital Trends Analyst
Ethan is a recent, BSc International Business Graduate.

He has been President of a society during his studies, creating a safe space for People of Colour through being a leader and a skillful event planner for art orientated functions.

Marmaduke

Happiness Manager
Marmaduke has been our happiness manager since the start of the pandemic. He recently went to his first in-person event after lockdown and loved meeting DTTT members.

He loves being on stage and getting cuddles and maybe even a little blueberry treat.

Our Location

We are located in the historic city of Canterbury in Kent, known as 'The Garden of England'.