You're a Tourist with Dr. Katie Dudley

Dr. Katie Dudley is an award-winning tourism researcher, professor and speaker with more than 20 years of experience working in, teaching and researching tourism. Her frontline experiences range from working as a whitewater raft guide in West Virginia to National Parks, golf courses, hotels, bars and restaurants across sixteen different states. She has also worked as a marketing specialist, brand analyst, corporate trainer and professor. Her passion lies in combining humor and research to elevate the stories often left out of tourism conversations, exposing unspoken impacts and educating people in ways they can be more responsible tourists and better global citizens.

Signature Speaking Topics: 

- “I’m Not a Tourist!” And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves on Vacation
- The Fun Police? Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Tourism
- From Dirtbag to Doctor: Finding Your Way Down Crooked Paths
- Custom: Contact me at katie@youreatourist.com to talk about the needs of your audience.