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Monica Smith, CMP, CASE, CDME
President & CEO
Southeast Tourism Society
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We’ve now had 9 months of living with and learning from this ongoing pandemic. I can’t imagine that things will return to the way they were in January 2020. Travel experiences fundamentally changed after September 11, and with us approaching 289,000 US deaths from COVID-19 I believe that we must be prepared to lead our teams, families, and communities to embrace the new and necessary changes to come. Changes that will help to slow the spread of the virus and increase the visitor perceptions of safety and cleanliness, when planning and visiting our destinations, attractions, hotels and restaurants.
As this unusual year comes to a close, three words come to mind in reflection. Gratitude, Resiliency, and Sacrifice. Read more.
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Angela P. Allen
Director
Granville TDA
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What year are you in Marketing College? What has been the greatest takeaway this far?
I would have been in my third year, this year, but COVID had something to do with that. What I have taken away is the expertise and relationships I have made with some the most seasoned tourism professionals in this industry. There is no real competition among us professionals, but always a willingness to share and even “steal” great ideas to promote our communities. Read more.
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Jonathan "JT" Taylor, TMP, is New Mayor of Town of Livingston |
Jonathan "JT" Taylor, TMP, is the new mayor of the Town of Livingston, Louisiana. JT has served as the Assistant Director of the Livingston Parish CVB in Albany, Louisiana for the past seven years, as well as the Congressional Summit co-chair for the state of Louisiana.
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Sazerac House Wins Award in First Year of Operation |
Following an extensive restoration that took place over the course of many years, the Sazerac House opened in October 2019 and has become an award-winning immersive and interactive visitor experience. Read more.
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Accent Creative Group Take Home Gold International Design Awards |
Accent Creative Group (ACG) is proud to announce that TWO of their clients/fellow STS and GACVB members have been awarded GOLD International Davey Awards in the Design & Print Collateral category for their 2020 visitors guides: Visit Perry and Discover Dahlonega! Read more.
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Cody A. Gray Officially Assumes Leadership of Lafourche Parish’s Local Tourism Office |
The board of directors of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism, Lafourche Parish’s destination marketing organization, officially named Cody Gray the tourism office’s new President and CEO. Gray had been serving as Interim President and CEO since October 16, when his predecessor, Timothy Bush, left Louisiana for a tourism job out of state. Read more.
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Chris Cavanaugh Recognized as Explore Asheville Superstar |
Every year, Explore Asheville recognizes tourism partners who have made standout contributions to the work we do to promote Asheville and Buncombe County as a destination. Chris recently served as Interim Executive Director of Explore Asheville until the hiring of Victoria "Vic" Isley, who began assumed the permanent role of Executive Director on December 1. Read more.
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The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces a
New Name and a New Logo
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau announced that they are changing their name. The new name – Destination NMB – evokes the type of desirable community North Myrtle Beach is today and aspires to be in the future – a tourism destination.
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Destinations International announces 30 Under 30 Alumni Council. The 30 Under 30 Alumni Council will work closely with Destinations International staff in an advisory capacity to help improve alumni engagement opportunities and shape the future of the 30 Under 30 program. Read more.
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Congratulations to Roger Dow and Tori Barnes, who were named today by The Hill, a leading Beltway news source, as Top Lobbyists for 2020. In a wide field of advocates in Washington, this distinction reflects the strength of their efforts on our behalf in the Capitol and beyond. Read more.
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Interested in Speaking at
an STS Event?
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STS events feature workshops, keynote presentations, general sessions, and breakouts. 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 2021 programs. |
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STS works to provide educational and networking opportunities for our members through webinars. From our monthly "Coffee and Conversations" to Sports Demos and Business models for economic development, there's something for everyone. Take a moment to register for topics that are of interest to your and your organization.
Note: "Coffee and Conversations" is a Members Only group. Please email Veronica for additional information.
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2021-2022 Board of Directors |
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Southeast Tourism Society Announces
Executive Committee and Board of Directors
Southeast Tourism Society announced the approved slate of members to the Board of Directors for the term of January 1, 2021 through December 30, 2022.
Donna Carpenter, Cabarrus County CVB; and Jill Kidder, Louisiana Travel Association, are the association’s Chair and Vice Chair, respectively. Other members of the Executive Committee are Karen Trevino, North Little Rock CVB, Treasurer; Robyn Bridges, Auburn-Opelika Tourism, Secretary; Berkeley Young, Young Strategies, Marketing College® Provost; and Tim Todd, Discover Upcountry Carolina, Immediate Past Chair. Read more.
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Industry Jobs/Member Offers |
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STS Domestic Discovery
February 23-24, 2021
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Online Education, Networking & Itinerary Development for Tour Operators & Suppliers |
Tour Operators and Suppliers are welcome to join us for this virtual two-day event. Small group discussions to provide group tour updates will be held in a breakout room format with a maximum of 5 Suppliers and 3 Tour Operators per breakout room.
Registration is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis for qualified tour operators and suppliers. We will maintain a waiting list.
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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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