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Emily Cassell, MBA, CDME
Director
(703) 228-0875Emily has led Arlington's competitive strategy for destination marketing, sales and visitor services since 2006. In 2021, Arlington visitors spent more than $2.8 billion, with tourism supporting more than 12,000 jobs and $114 million in local tax receipts. With a lifelong passion for travel, Emily has 25+ years of tourism marketing experience. She holds an International MBA from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Journalism with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin. A long-time County resident, one of Emily’s favorite Arlington experiences is biking along the Potomac River on the scenic Mount Vernon Trail.