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Monica Smith, CMP, CASE, CDME
President & CEO
Southeast Tourism Society
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Where did the time go? It’s hard to believe that we are approaching six months of living with the pandemic and managing a new way of life for our families and a new way of operating for our organizations. Everyone has been working harder and longer hours due to staff reductions, the non-stop pace of COVID-19 updates, and the remote work effect. Here are some insights that I’ve gained from participating in recent industry conferences. Click here to read full message.
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Kelli Davis
Tourism Director
Visit Cleveland MS
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What’s a typical day for you at the CVB? One thing I love about my job, is that there is just no telling! I am the only person devoted to tourism in my office, so that can be posting on social media, looking over campaign measurements, meeting with our local partners on their needs, creating itineraries for visiting groups and meetings, collecting photography for a public relations pitch.. the list goes on and on! It’s truly never boring. Read More.
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Dan Rowe
President & CEO
Panama City Beach CVB
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Dan Rowe, President and CEO, Visit Panama City Beach has been appointed as the 2020-2021 Chair of the Visit Florida board. Visit Panama City Beach, the official destination marketing organization for Panama City Beach, Fla., works directly with Visit Florida to drive economic opportunity, job creation, community sustainability and quality of life for its residents through marketing and promotion. Read More.
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Gretchen Hall
President & CEO
Little Rock CVB
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Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) President and CEO Gretchen Hall has been named 2020-2021 chair-elect of Destinations International (DI) Board of Directors, having served most recently as the board’s secretary/treasurer. Read More.
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Sylvia Allen
President
Allen Consulting
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Sylvia Allen, President of Allen Consulting in Holmdel, NJ (and founder of Sylvia's Children, a 501(c)3 serving children in Uganda) has won the Corporate Livewire Innovation and Excellence Award for Sales Consultancy Professional of the Year. Read More.
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National Park Service Partners with STS |
The National Park Service and the Southeast Tourism Society have solidified their partnership with the signing of a new general agreement, pledging to work together to manage tourism to parks, affiliated areas, and communities in a sustainable manner compatible with resource conservation, economic resilience, and community livability. Read More.
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Visit Augusta
#SoulStartsHere
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The Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau and Downtown Development Authority to unveil the Soul Starts Here James Brown Journey.
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Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism Earns
DMAP Designation
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Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism, the destination marketing and management organization for Lafourche Parish, received a Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal from Destinations International, an association dedicated to elevating the tourism industry to its highest potential. Read More.
We would also like to congratulate the ATL Airport District CVB for their DMAP accreditation with Distinction. Click here for the list of 15 Destinations that received DMAP Designation.
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ORANGE142 Joins the 2020 Inc. 5000 List |
Inc. magazine today revealed that Orange142 is No. 2667 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Read More.
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WanderLove Recovery Grant |
Virginia Tourism Corporation awards over $866,000 in WanderLove Grants, generating more than $3 million in marketing activity. Read More. |
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DI Announces 36 CDME Recipients |
Destinations International announced that 36 industry leaders received their Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation at Annual Convention which takes place virtually this year. Read More.
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Photo Submitted by
Trail of Tears Pow Wow
Hopkinsville, TN
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STS is looking for content for our social media platforms, and we could use your help. Please send us one (1) high resolution picture that embodies your destination.
Be sure to include a description of the photo and who should receive credit for the photo.
Click here to send your photos to Veronica.
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Check out this exciting offer from RoadRUNNER!!! |
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STS would like to thank these current members who moderated our Coffee & Conversations Meet-up for STS CEOs and Executive Directors:
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Interested in posting your job listing with STS?
There is no fee to post openings but please note we update on a weekly basis (not daily).
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Charlotte, NC
Atlanta, GA
Nicholasville, KY
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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 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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