Kaitlin DiPaola

Kaitlin's responsibilities include managing and supporting a variety of economic impact studies for states, counties, and cities within the US.

Kaitlin DiPaola is Head of Destination Studies at Tourism Economics and Director of Operations for the Americas. Kaitlin leads the strategic direction and delivery of Tourism Economics’ broad portfolio of destination economic impact studies in the US and Canada. She has more than a decade of experience as a professional economist specializing in tourism and regional economies. Her leadership and expertise help guide and develop staff, shape economic analyses, and provide critical insights for industry stakeholders. She is a trusted advisor to clients on communications and advocacy topics, including ongoing advisory and forecasting work with the U.S. Travel Association.

In her role as Director of Operations for the Americas, Kaitlin oversees the operational and team strategy, efficiency, and day-to-day management of Tourism Economics, Americas.

Before joining Tourism Economics in 2016, Kaitlin was an Economist at IHS (now S&P Global) within its U.S. Regional Economics team. Kaitlin holds a BA in Economics from Saint Joseph's University and an MS in Economics from Rutgers University.