Kevin Hinton has more than 20 years of experience working in various roles in the global meetings and travel industry. He currently serves as Managing Director for Group Travel at the U.S. Travel Association. He is responsible for leading the advocacy organization’s strategy for growing group travel to and within the U.S.

Kevin has been a frequent speaker to audiences worldwide about the value of face-to-face meetings and has served as International Board Chair for Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and CEO of SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence), as well as a Boad member of the Events Industry Council (EIC). He earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential in 2023.

Kevin regularly practices yoga, is an avid tennis player and skier and has two daughters (Amber, 24 and Sophia, 19) who regularly keep him in line.

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Speaking Topics

  • The association’s priorities and group travel strategy.
  • Trends shaping the future of group and business travel, including business events, youth and amateur sports, live events and leisure group travel.
  • The value of gathering in-person: how group travel strengthens businesses and communities.