Industry news in the Southeast
#MaskUpKY

"It is more important than ever to remain a united front as we fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. If we continue to work together as one community on the front lines, we can flatten the curve and make waves in defeating this pandemic." - Mike Mangeot, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Tourism
Recreate Responsibly in our National Parks
Lotus flowers at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
Photo courtesy of NPS
When visiting any of the over 400 national parks across the country, it is essential to follow proper guidelines, directions, and measures to ensure the safety of both you and other visitors to the park. From planning the excursion and packing properly to maintaining a safe distance from others and cleaning up after yourself, small and simple steps can make a big impact on how you and other park enthusiasts enjoy our national parks. 


Click here to read tips on how to "Recreate Responsibly" in our national parks.
U.S. Travel Association
The health and safety of customers is the number one priority of every travel business. This shared viewpoint has brought sectors from across the industry together, working with health and medical experts, to reach collective agreement on a core set of health and safety guidance that the industry may adapt to their businesses.

Though each guidance may be implemented in different ways, each touchpoint is applying consistent enhanced cleanliness measures. A healthy and safe travel experience is a shared responsibility. When travel businesses, residents and travelers all do their part, Americans can Travel Confidently.
Industry News
Amber Scarlett, TMP, named permanent TDA director
Amber Scarlett, TMP, has been named the permanent executive director of the Randolph County Tourism Development Authority, according to a press release by the organization. Read more.
Helping workers cope with pandemic-related stressors
To help these workers cope with pandemic-related stressors at their jobs, the Convention and Visitors Bureau has retooled their July Destination Ambassador training session to provide advice, coping tools and camaraderie. Read more.
Guide to Building a Resilient Workforce
As COVID-19 accelerates disruptions impacting the American workforce, the National Governors Association issued the findings of a comprehensive two-year project examining ways that governors and other state policymakers can nurture a technologically resilient workforce ready to thrive in an evolving economy. The guide is available online, along with a new interactive website where users can explore 150 policy and program examples from more than 40 states.
Elena Blevins, TMP, promoted to Executive Director of Kentucky Lake CVB
Elena Blevins, TMP, was promoted to Executive Director of the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau. Blevins has held a variety of positions within the KLCVB since 2011, including interim Executive Director, Marketing Director and Marketing Assistant. Read more.
STS COVID-19
Recovery Resources
STS is your Recovery Resource Center. Visit our Webinar Page for weekly webinars that will assist you during this time from ADARA, U.S. Travel, Destinations International, Miles Partnership, and more. Our Recovery Resource Center page also has useful articles.
Southeast Tourism Society
Corporate Partners