Juliet Velazquez is a Tourism and Destination Development Associate with JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group. As part of the Strategic Advisory and Asset Management team within JLL, Juliet assists clients with developing strategic plans for destination growth, developing ways to optimize the effectiveness of tourism assets and overall destination positioning.

Throughout her years of experience in tourism, she has worked closely with industry associations including the World Travel and Tourism Council, through the Global Tourism Readiness project, as well as Destinations International on the Global Leadership Committee, and the Convention Sales and Services Committee. In addition, she was the recipient of the Destinations International “30 Under 30” Award in 2019. Juliet is a fervent proponent in creating a level playing field for people from all walks of life.