Tracey Burkey, CDME
Vice President of Destination Development
(585) 394-3915 ext. 353
(585) 507-7885
Having lived and worked in the Finger Lakes Region for most of her life, Tracey brought her talents west to Ontario County! Tracey brings her vast experience in the meetings market and sales and services environment to her position as Vice President of Destination Development. Joining the office as the director of sales in 2019, Tracey’s ability to make connections between community and industry leverages development opportunities for new products and services for visitors and residents of Ontario County. She will continue to focus on all aspects of meetings and group business. Before arriving in Ontario County, Tracey served as vice president of sales and services for Visit Syracuse. More recently, she was the manager of global accounts for HelmsBriscoe, a global leader in meetings procurement. Born and raised in Canastota, Tracey graduated with a tourism degree from Niagara University and spent time in Japan as a Rotary exchange student. She recently completed reaccreditation as a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME). Tracey is currently a member of Meeting Planners International (MPI); serves on the Destinations International Small Destinations Committee; Empire State Society of Association Executives (ESSAE) Program Committee and is Co-Chair of the Upstate New York American Cancer Society Board of Advisors. Tracey lives in Baldwinsville with her husband Fred and dog Jasper. Together they have a combined family of five adult children and two beautiful grandchildren.
Favorite Activities to do in the Finger Lakes:
Sitting by a firepit near the lake sipping wine from one of the many amazing wineries.
The charming communities and local shops and restaurants that feature local artists work and farm to table foods
Fall in the Finger Lakes is my favorite season with the farmstands and beautiful fall foliage, warm apple cider and pumpkin farms.
Professional Memberships:
Empire State Society of Association Executives (ESSAE)
Meeting Planners International, Upstate New York Chapter
Destinations International
Volunteer Organizations
American Cancer Society, Vice-Chair, Board of Advisors for CNY Region
Niagara University Hospitality and Tourism Alumni Committee
Education:
Niagara University, B.A.
Social Sciences with a minor in Travel & Tourism
Destinations International and Purdue University
Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME)