Ep. 042: David Downing talks economic development, authenticity and volatility in the tourism marketing industry.

On this episode of SPx, David Downing sits down with Joe and Ashley to talk the nuances of tourism marketing and what the $1 billion industry means for Pinellas County. Downing explains his deep ties to St. Petersburg and why he returned to the area after starting his career in New York City. He shares the lesser known aspects of VSPC, including its global reach and the economic impact of tourism on local taxpayers and businesses.