Julie Thomas

Dental Trade Alliance
Job Title: Manager, Meetings & Membership
Address: 4350 N. Fairfax Dr.
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22203
United States
Work Phone: 7033797755 ext.
Mobile: 703-980-6821
Email: juliethomas@dentaltradealliance.org
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What is your role in the site selection process? : Recommend or influence
Are you permitted to book programs outside the continental USA?: No
Room Type: Single Occupancy
What types of properties/venues do you prefer? (Check all that apply): Golf resorts, Island and beach resorts, Luxury hotels in out of the way places, Spa resorts
Would you ever consider planning meetings, incentives, or events on a cruise? No


Please describe a past program that you feel typifies the business opportunity you represent for our partners:

DTA Annual Meeting: 3 nights, 250 rooms per night, 820 total room nights including pre/post nights.
300 attendees (includes some spouses), resort properties, alternates east/west coast, held in late October or early November. Includes golf tournament and off-site activities. Past and future contracted properties include: Park Hyatt Aviara, Meritage Napa, Ponte Vedra Inn, Rancho Bernardo Inn.

Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:

Same meeting as above, currently sourcing for 2026 and beyond. We are contracted through 2025.

In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?

Napa has been an attendee favorite, also use a lot of Florida resorts since meeting is late fall/early winter, appreciate the warmer climate that time of year.

Typical duration of meeting or incentive program. (number of nights): 3
Level of luxury you expect for your most important programs: Mid-level Luxury: ($250-$350 per night)


If money were no object, I would: Travel the world
Something that would surprise you about me: I have two sets of twins. (My fun fact.)


Type of company Other
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms) 250 per night