The Alon Story
SHARING & CARING
Alon Tourism Solutions was founded in 2000 to help travel businesses address a significant knowledge gap in the tourism industry: How to consistently and profitably work with the international travel trade/reseller market. Bringing deep knowledge of the travel market and relationship building to destinations and suppliers, Alon forges connections and educates clients on how to present their products to the travel trade for optimal ROI and adoption.
Pre-pandemic almost 80 million international tourists came to the United States annually. Bringing together dynamic destinations, exciting attractions/events, and travel buyers in search of meaningful experiences for their clients, Alon delivers bottom-line benefits, sustained sales and lasting relationships to the global marketplace.
THE ALON TEAM
Jennifer Ackerson
CTIS, CRME, MWBE
Jen Ackerson is a 25+ year veteran of the tourism industry with deep experience in every supplier category. She is an expert in educating and connecting tourism destinations/suppliers with travel trade buyers/resellers to build successful relationships that drive profits and sustained success. Jen spearheads Alon’s tourism training program “Steps to Success” in partnership with International Inbound Travel Assoc. (IITA) and the “Tourism Ready” training program for New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official DMO of NYC. She is an expert public speaker, event planner, and global tradeshow ambassador.
JOANNA MILITELLO
General Manager
HAYLEY CORIATY
Director of Operations
Hayley started in tourism working in hotels. From there, she was brought on as the first local employee to bring LEGOLAND® New York Resort to fruition. After five years with Merlin Entertainments, she moved to Manhattan to open Great Jones Distilling Co. After the opening, she joined the team at Legends as the Trade and Tourism Manager at One World Observatory. Hayley serves as the co-host to the NYSTIA tourism awards and as VP, Board of Director for Beautiful People. She graduated with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management and put herself through Project Management courses.
Virginia Miller
Project Manager
JULIANA BEZERRA
Marketing Coordinator
Juliana Bezerra is a Brazilian native with living experience in three countries and a background in tourism marketing, travel product distribution, hospitality, theme parks, and cruise lines. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Tourism, and has extensive experience establishing and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners across Brazil and the United States.
JeanETTE KOERNER
Event & Program Coordinator
Jeanette Koerner has a diverse background in Management and maintaining effective working relationships with associates and vendors. She has worked over the past decade as a real estate appraiser and now returned to her prior career in the tourism industry. Having years under her belt in preparing charters and itineraries for travel groups traveling to New York City, she is excited to get back into the industry.
Connor De VOS
Education & Training Program Coordinator
Connor De Vos is a dynamic sales and marketing strategist holding a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in International Management & Strategy. Connor has a proven track record in driving revenue growth and fostering community engagement. Connor is adept at leveraging his skills in business development, team collaboration, and communication to deliver impactful results. As a dual citizen of the USA and Belgium, Connor is equipped to navigate global business landscapes and drive success in any environment.
TJ ROSETE
Admin Assistant
John “TJ” Rey Rosete brings a unique blend of skills and expertise to the team as an accomplished administrative assistant with a 20-year diverse background in project management, and internal sales. With a detail-oriented approach and a passion for delivering exceptional support, TJ plays a pivotal role in prioritizing effectively to ensure the smooth operations of the business.
JENNIFER PURTILL
Project Manager
JP has been a vital part of Alon Tourism Solutions since 2008, working full-time until 2019 and now serving in a dedicated support role. Leveraging her extensive experience in domestic and international tourism, JP provides insightful strategies and solutions for the team and clients. Her significant contributions include tourism sales and marketing, educational initiatives, promotional activities, and FAM tour planning. JP’s deep industry knowledge and commitment to exceptional results continue to be invaluable assets to Alon Tourism Solutions.
AWARDS
City Guide awarded Jennifer Ackerson the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Women in Tourism Awards.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
PARTNERS
ACCREDITATIONS
VOLUNTEER WORK
NYSTIA: Board of Directors, Higher Education Committee, Workforce Development Committee
Women in Tourism Awards
IITA Education Committee
Downtown Alliance Mentoring Program
BPeace
Mentoring Program
