A STRATEGIC PLANNING & ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN CONSULTING FIRM

Bold Strategies. Brave Leaders. Bright Future.

We bravely create bold strategies for a brighter future.

Our team is made up of truthtellers and trusted confidants with a passion for helping communities, organizations and their leaders reach their full potential for excellence.

Our approach is as important as the results we deliver. Through our strategic expertise, we help clients get clear, get focused and get moving. Rigorous and efficient processes are important for meeting your goals. But leaders focused only on rigor and efficiency often overlook their people’s need to be both inspired and engaged before they can turn those goals into reality. Our methods integrate people and process to unlock and sustain your organization’s full potential.

We are your strategic partners.

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Featured Case Studies

Utah Office of Tourism
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism
Arizona Office of Tourism
League of Oregon Cities
OEDA Oregon
Clackamas Community College
Maine Office of Tourism
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Turning Sustainable Tourism from Aspiration into Action
By Coraggio Group
Turning Sustainable Tourism from Aspiration into Action
By Coraggio Group

Destination Forward: Advancing Stewardship in U.S. Tourism Planning is the most comprehensive national study of its kind, analyzing 35 destination stewardship plans across the U.S. Led by the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies in collaboration with Coraggio Group, the report reveals how communities are reimagining tourism to prioritize sustainability, equity, and resident well-being.

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By Coraggio Group
Affirming DMO Value Through Effective Constituent Engagement
By David Naczycz
Affirming DMO Value Through Effective Constituent Engagement
By David Naczycz

Constituent engagement, when done consistently, inclusively, and with clear intent, can be a powerful mechanism for navigating these challenges, building trust, and co-creating thriving tourism futures.

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By David Naczycz
The Business Case for Inclusivity in Tourism: Strategies for Success
By David Naczycz
The Business Case for Inclusivity in Tourism: Strategies for Success
By David Naczycz

In today’s tourism landscape, many organizations are reconsidering their approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion due to the politicization of these concepts. However, the business case for inclusivity remains strong, particularly in the tourism industry, where welcoming all travelers is essential.

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By David Naczycz

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  • Their firm is highly respected in our industry, creative and delivers an engaging approach. I’m happy to give Coraggio my highest recommendation.

    Barb Newton, President & CEO, California Travel Association

  • Through our work together, the State of Oregon now has a more robust system to match displaced workers to job opportunities, directly impacting the economic prosperity and health of Oregon communities."

    Todd Nell, Director of Oregon’s Workforce & Talent Development Board

  • The Miles and Coraggio Group’s insight and guidance have enabled us to foster innovation and inclusivity that reflects our organization’s commitment to embracing the realms of DEI.

    Claude Molinari, President & CEO, Visit Detroit

  • I'm flabbergasted. We had the perfect team at our planning session. We will be a shining example of the influence and expertise of the Coraggio Group.

    Tom Biegler, President/CEO, Regency Hotel Management

  • One of Coraggio’s standout qualities is their remarkable ability to facilitate discussions and guide participants to win-win outcomes. Their skill in managing complex conversations and ensuring all voices are heard resulted in a strategy that enjoys strong support and buy-in.

    Amy Zeigler, State Tourism Manager, Iowa Tourism Office | Economic Development Authority

  • The Coraggio team was responsive, proactive, collaborative, and we greatly enjoyed our experience of working with them. The plan that we were able to develop with their support has brought clarity, commitment, and cohesion to the College around our future direction.

    Tim Cook, Ed.D., President, Clackamas Community College

  • Coraggio has been instrumental in helping us to refine and continue to advance stewardship principals statewide as we work to shape the future of our destination for generations to come. I am honored to recommend the Coraggio team.

    Debbie Johnson, former Director, Arizona Office of Tourism

  • Over the past 10 years, Coraggio has been a trusted, reliable go-to partner. They helped us identify, explore and address our most important challenges with smart, actionable strategic plans that are inclusive and responsive.

    Misti Kerns, President & CEO, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism

  • Coraggio’s approach to destination strategy development, their flexibility to respond to rapidly changing dynamics in our city and the care with which they approach their work is uncommon and highly effective.

    Joe D’Alessandro, former President & CEO, San Francisco Travel

  • Coraggio has become trusted confidantes and advisors who I regularly turn to when addressing complex topics. They maintain the highest standards of professional integrity and have helped us to successfully work through particularly sensitive issues by finding the right solutions.

    Adam Burke, President & CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

  • We appreciated Coraggio’s thorough and insightful strategic planning process, which included valuable information gathering from stakeholders in all nine of our tourism regions.

    Mike Mangeot, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Tourism

  • Coraggio, along with significant community input, helped us establish the direction and focus we needed to grow our visitor economy while meeting the needs of our residents. Their honesty and direction were exactly what we needed to open our eyes to the possibilities that await The Territory.

    Kevin Morris, Millard County Tourism Director

  • We knew we needed a partner with a stellar reputation in the travel & tourism industry and the depth of experience required to help us reimagine what’s possible. We found that partner in Coraggio. I’ve been pleased with their level of detail and dedication to supporting our needs.

    Chris Thompson, former President & CEO, Brand USA

  • We again retained Coraggio Group to work with our board to evaluate the industry post-pandemic and how our strategic organizational priorities should change. Coraggio has been ensuring we stay focused and on target. We would highly recommend Coraggio Group.

    Scott White, President & CEO, Visit Greater Palm Springs

  • Coraggio has been a valuable partner to Visit California. Their real-world understanding of Destination Marketing, combined with their ability to quickly understand and address nuanced industry dynamics, has added clarity and momentum to one of our most important strategic initiatives.

    Caroline Beteta, President & CEO, Visit California

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Our work comes to life through thought leadership, public speaking, and collaborative research. Whether we’re on stage sharing insights, publishing white papers, or contributing to industry reports, Coraggio consultants are actively shaping the future of strategy and organizational change. Explore how we’re driving impact beyond the boardroom.

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