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- STS Call for Nominations
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- Industry Jobs/Member Offers
- Upcoming Events
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- STS Corporate Partners
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State Travel Office Spotlight |
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Lori Simms
Deputy Director
Missouri Division of Tourism
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How long have you been with Missouri Tourism? Take us on a journey of your tourism career.
After several years of working in state government in public information positions, I began working as the communications manager at MDT in 1997. Shortly after I began, I experienced a moment of “this is where I belong.” It’s been a love affair with the tourism industry ever since. Read more.
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Will Crockett, TMP
Account Executive
Advance Travel & Tourism
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Advance Travel & Tourism is excited to welcome the newest member to the team, Will Crockett. Will is a certified Tourism Marketing Professional with five years of experience in the industry promoting destinations in the Southeast. Read more.
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Sara Beth Urban, TMP
Executive Director
Tennessee Distillers Guild
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Sara Beth Gideon Urban will be the first TEDx speaker for TEDx Tullahoma. She is the Executive Director of the Tennessee Distillers Guild where she works with distilleries statewide to manage and grow the industry as well as promote the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Read More.
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Shalisa Roland
Public Relations/Digital
Content Manager
Shreveport-Bossier CTB
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What inspired you to take on this role?
During my last year of college, I sought out an internship at the Tourist Bureau, and it felt like home. I couldn’t believe that I could get paid for bringing my fun thoughts to reality. I’ve worked since I was 16 years old, and I have yet to experience an employment opportunity that was joyous and inventive with consistent learning opportunities. I can’t imagine life outside of destination marketing. The tourism industry just feels good to me, tastes good to me, and has been good to me ever since I stepped in as a destination amateur. Read more.
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James Weldon Johnson Park added to the African American Civil Rights Network |
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Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Visit York County form new partnership
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Congratulations STS Member
Constance Holliday, CMP
Asheville, NC
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EIC welcomes latest class of CMPs |
The Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programme is recognized around the world as a badge of excellence in the events industry. Today, EIC recognized 287 professionals who earned their CMP or CMP-Healthcare designation in August 2020. View the full list here.
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The Mississippi State Capitol
Photo courtesy of
MS Tourism Association
Tourism Tidbits
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2020 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Winner |
Congratulations to The Mississippi State Capitol on being a Travelers’ Choice Winner. Each year, Tripadvisor combs through reviews, ratings, and saves from travelers everywhere, and use that info to award the very best. The Mississippi State Capitol is part of an exclusive group, and we are proud to celebrate this major accomplishment. |
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Preservation of Brown's Tavern celebrated |
The future of a nine-acre historic property near Brown’s Ferry, whose history stretches back to before the founding of the City of Chattanooga, is secure, thanks to its purchase by the American Battlefield Trust. Read more.
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Brown's Tavern 1803
Photo courtesy of
American Battlefield Trust
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Photo courtesy of
Johns Creek CVB
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Johns Creek CVB installs landmark marker |
The Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau (JCCVB) installed a beautiful artistic representation of the past, present and future of Johns Creek at the corner of Kimball Bridge Road and State Bridge Road. This gateway marker is the first in a series of markers to be installed as a tourism product development project by the Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). Read more.
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Hank Arnold
Executive Director
Pine Mountain Tourism
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Join us as we congratulate Hank Arnold as she enters into the wonderful world of retirement. We, at STS, are eternally grateful for the contributions you've made to our organization throughout the years.
Now that you’ve retired, make sure you work just as hard at relaxing as you worked hard at your job!
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Constitution Week
September 17-23
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In observance of Constitution Week September 17-23, America 250 has created a Constitutional quiz that will challenge Americans of all ages about their knowledge of the Constitution and spark curiosity to learn more.
America 250 has created a toolkit with a variety of imagery, suggested social copy, and the appropriate tags for each platform (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) which can be used in electronic outreach messages.
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STS Board of Directors
Call for Nominations
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Nomination deadline is Friday, September 25, 2020
5:00 pm EDT
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Southeast Tourism Society welcomes applications from those interested in serving as a member of the STS Board of Directors for a two-year term. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to share your experience and influence decisions that involve the future of tourism in the southeast. You can make a difference in our industry and region. |
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Interested in participating as a guest speaker at an STS event?
Our travel and tourism attendees want to hear from thought leaders and industry experts. The STS Education Pillar is seeking submissions for compelling sessions for 2020-2021 programs.
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Cape Girardeau, MO
St. Simons Island, GA
Independence, MO
Nashville, TN
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Industry Jobs/Member Offers |
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December 1-2, 2020
DoubleTree Hilton Hotel
Roswell, Georgia
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December 3, 2020
DoubleTree Hilton Hotel
Roswell, Georgia
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December 6-11, 2020
Mercer University
Macon, Georgia
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Do you have STS Member News?
Please email your text and photo to Tonja Ray-Smith by the 15th of each month for inclusion in the next STS Member Newsletter.
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