Strategic Partner Development Manager, Global Travel + Local Search Partnerships, Google
Elise Hickel
Elise Hickel is a Google veteran, celebrating 15 years this September. She focuses on bringing Local & Travel partners & their high quality content and authentic perspectives into Google’s Travel + Local Search products. She spent her first 10 years at Google working on Google Maps, first as a Product Marketing Manager and subsequently as a Global Business Development lead in Geo Product Partnerships. For the past 4 years, she’s led Local Destinations Partnerships globally for Google’s Search & Gemini Business Development team. Elise lives in Forest Hills, NYC with her Creative Director husband and their year old son.
Fireside Chat: Powering Destination Discovery with Google
Wednesday, May 13th (Day 1)
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Grand Ballroom
Join Tempest CEO, Alex Heimann, as he meets with Elise Hickel, Strategic Partner Development Manager, Global Travel + Local Search Partnerships at Google, for a casual conversation on how destinations can strengthen their digital presence through richer local content. Learn about Google's DMO Pilot Program, explore resources addressing common questions, and gain practical guidance on building compelling hyperlocal content — from neighborhood visuals and short-form video to unique events, editorial storytelling, and enriched destination data that help travelers discover what makes your community special.
