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Sojern Holds Second European Destinations Advisory Board in Athens
Sojern held a meeting in Athens for people who help European places attract visitors.
It was the group's second annual meeting, after its first gathering in Paris.
They talked about changes in tourism and how marketing can help destinations.
They also discussed combining Sojern and Adara's data and insights.
The group looked at a report that helps destinations understand the results of their marketing spending.
They also talked about using artificial intelligence in destination marketing.
Three new members joined the board.
Sojern leaders said that understanding marketing's real impact matters for destinations.
RateGain said Sojern held its second annual European Destinations Advisory Board in Athens on 8 October 2026.
The meeting brought together senior marketing leaders from European destinations to discuss tourism industry trends.
Participants discussed Sojern and Adara's combined capabilities following RateGain's acquisition of Sojern.
The board reviewed the next version of Sojern's Economic Impact Report and AI's role in destination marketing.
New members include Abigail Sigüenza, Victor Goitia and Chris McDonald.
- Who
- Sojern and senior marketing leaders from European destinations, including new board members Abigail Sigüenza, Victor Goitia and Chris McDonald.
- What
- Sojern convened its second annual European Destinations Advisory Board.
- Where
- Athens, Greece.
- When
- 8 October 2026.
- Why
- To discuss tourism trends, Sojern and Adara's combined capabilities, marketing impact measurement and AI in destination marketing.
Destination marketing priorities
Industry perspectives
Measuring marketing impact
Destination marketing priorities
Sylvia Weiler emphasized the value of a direct line to customers as Sojern and Adara integrate their data and insights.
Industry perspectives
Eleni Mitraki said national tourism organisations need to understand marketing's true impact to build sustainable tourism.
Key facts
- Announcing company
- RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd
- Board meeting
- Second annual European Destinations Advisory Board
- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Previous meeting
- The inaugural meeting was held in Paris
- Acquisition
- RateGain acquired Sojern in 2025
- New members
- Abigail Sigüenza, Victor Goitia and Chris McDonald
- Report discussed
- Sojern's Economic Impact Report (EIR), used to help destinations measure marketing investment return







