Matthew Landkamer is the founding Principal at Whereabout. He’s a destination strategist, change leader, and idea generator. His work focuses on helping destinations think strategically about their organization, their visitor economy, and their place. In addition to his client work, he’s served on the U.S. Travel Board of Directors and has been invited to speak at national and state tourism conferences throughout the U.S. on topics such as destination resilience, destination strategy, and regional collaboration between destination organizations. Matthew has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, continues his practice as a painter, and volunteers with the Artists Mentor Program, which provides a compassionate and creative space for youth.