Global perspective. Local expertise.
Real relationships.
CornerSun Destination Marketing helps destinations, travel brands and industry organizations connect with North American audiences through strategy, representation, PR, travel trade and destination development.
We combine firsthand experience in the world’s most compelling places with deep industry knowledge and an expansive global network to create opportunities, build awareness and drive sustainable growth.
Collaboration
We work as an extension of your team, aligned on shared goals and long-term success.
Transparency
Clear communication, honest insights and accountability in everything we do.
Integrity
We lead with integrity and respect, earning trust through consistent actions and outcomes.
Firsthand Experience
On-the-ground knowledge and authentic connections that inform stronger strategies.
David DiGregorio
David DiGregorio is the Founder and Managing Director of CornerSun Destination Marketing, advising destination brands across Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Indian Ocean. Over the past 15+ years, he has played a key role in promoting destinations including South Africa, Norway, Seychelles, Malawi, Guyana, Maldives, Uganda, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Argentina, Peru, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Ireland, among others.
Prior to founding CornerSun, David served as Head of Marketing & Communications for South African Tourism in North America, where he helped drive a 49% increase in U.S. arrivals and led high-profile global campaigns tied to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He currently serves on the Executive Board of the Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA) and on the Associate Member Advisory Committee of USTOA.
A graduate of Boston University with a Master of Commerce in International Business from the University of Sydney, and holder of a Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism from the GSTC, David has traveled to over 120 countries on all seven continents and brings global perspective, strategic discipline and firsthand destination experience to every partnership.
Christina Koontz
Christina Koontz is a senior communications strategist with more than a decade of experience leading public relations and brand positioning campaigns for global tourism boards and lifestyle companies, including the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, South African Tourism, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Disney Parks & Resorts and Hard Rock International.
At CornerSun, she has played a central role in advancing destination narratives across markets including the Nordics, Malawi, Guyana, Maldives, Kenya and the Seychelles, overseeing integrated media strategy, executive visibility, press trips and long-term brand positioning initiatives in the North American market.
Christina has secured coverage in leading national and trade outlets such as USA TODAY, The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, Town & Country and Skift, while cultivating strong editorial relationships that drive sustained visibility beyond one-off placements.
Olivia Liveng
Olivia Liveng is a senior publicist and travel journalist whose career spans editorial, broadcast production and global media strategy across the tourism industry. Drawing on firsthand experience as a contributor to publications including AFAR, Fodor’s, Forbes and The New York Post, she brings rare insight into how editors evaluate stories and what drives meaningful national coverage.
At CornerSun, Olivia leads high-level media strategy for destination and hospitality clients across Africa, Europe and the Americas, securing placements in top-tier outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, People, Business Insider and Good Morning America.
Olivia is also co-host and co-producer of Journeys Beyond on Amazon Prime and previously served as producer and publicist for the PBS series Fly Brother, blending editorial authority with strategic communications expertise.
Deborah Droke
Deborah Droke brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in global tourism, with deep expertise across African destinations including South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe and emerging markets across the continent.
Best known for her executive tenure at South African Airways, she played a central role in positioning South Africa as a premier luxury and adventure destination for North American travelers, cultivating long-standing partnerships with leading tour operators, consortia and travel advisors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Her international career spans aviation, nonprofit leadership, media production and destination consulting. Deborah is a passionate advocate for conservation, cultural exchange and ethical tourism, helping destinations expand market share while preserving authenticity and long-term value.
Sarah Kingdom
Sarah Kingdom is a travel writer, content strategist and experienced mountain guide whose career bridges frontline adventure experience with strategic destination storytelling. Originally from Australia and long based in Africa, she has guided numerous expeditions on Mount Kilimanjaro and explored remote regions across Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and beyond.
Her writing has appeared in publications including Forbes, BBC Wildlife, Travel Africa and Travel + Leisure, and she brings that editorial credibility and firsthand field expertise to her work at CornerSun.
As a content strategist, Sarah crafts destination narratives, newsletters and multimedia campaigns that translate complex cultural, environmental and experiential stories into compelling positioning for North American audiences.
Junko Miyauchi
Junko is a Japan-based tourism strategist and nationally licensed English/Japanese Interpreter-Guide who brings deep expertise in destination development, inbound tourism and international market engagement. Having lived and worked in the United States, Canada and Australia for eight years, she bridges Japanese destinations and Western markets with cultural fluency and strategic insight.
Since relocating to Okinawa in 2009, she has worked closely with governmental institutions, tourism authorities, international media and luxury travel advisors, supporting official study visits, global sporting events and market-entry initiatives targeting North America, Europe and Southeast Asia.
Recognized by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and certified as an English instructor by the Japan Tourism Agency, Junko combines policy-level understanding, regional destination knowledge and on-the-ground execution.
Strategy
Market insights and strategic planning that drive long-term growth.
Market Representation
On-the-ground expertise and relationships that open doors and create opportunity.
Travel Trade
Programs and partnerships that connect destinations with the travel trade.
PR & Communications
Telling your story to the right audiences through earned media and content.
Content
Compelling content that inspires, informs and drives engagement.
Destination Development
Supporting sustainable growth and long-term destination competitiveness.
Different backgrounds. One shared approach.
Let’s start a conversation about your goals and how we can help.