Monthly eNewsletter
October 19, 2023
STS Members & Partner Spotlight
Earlier this month, Tourism Cares became an Affiliate Partner of Southeast Tourism Society (STS). Tourism Cares is widely known for bringing together all sectors of the tourism industry for positive change, from helping in times of disaster to future planning for the industry.
 
Visit Jackson, the official Destination Leadership Organization (DLO) for Jackson, Mississippi, along with its Board of Directors, announces a realignment of its structure and operations.
 
Industry News
If you ask Kim Hydes, “Oldham County Tourism serves as the county’s driveway and front porch. Often times, our Tourism marketing efforts result in the first time a visitor has heard of Oldham County.” Hydes has been Executive Director of Oldham County Tourism & Conventions for the last 16 years, a period of tremendous development from the ground up that shows no sign of slowing down. 
 
Visit Oxford MS received statewide recognition at The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA)’s annual tourism awards program held during Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian, Mississippi, on October 4-6, 2023. 
 
See Rock City Inc. won big at HospitalityTN’s Stars of the Industry Purple Iris awards in Knoxville last week, winning the top awards for Tourism Property of the Year and Community Service.
 
On October 8, the Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted state and local elected officials prior to the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord during the 2nd Annual Legislative Reception.
 
The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) recognized the impact and accomplishments of the state’s tourism industry at the annual tourism awards program held during Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian, Mississippi, October 4-6, 2023.
 
Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism, the destination marketing organization for Lafourche Parish, announced this week that Chef Brent Daigle of Grady V’s in Thibodaux has been selected to represent Lafourche Parish at the “Louisiana Goes Lone Star” culinary event in Dallas, Texas.
 
Lauderdale County Tourism Commission announces new director
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FYI from STS
RESERVE YOUR SPACE - 2024 Go South & STS Meeting Guide
Reserve your space for the 2024 Go South Tour Planner
Space Deadline: December 1, 2023
Materials Due: December 8, 2023
 
Reserve your space for the 2024 STS Meeting Guide
Speace Deadline: January 5, 2024
Materials Due: January 12, 2024
 
For more information, email Kyle Anderson at kyle@grouptravelleader.com

Event Spotlight
19
Mar 2024
 
Date: March 19-20, 2024

SMPR Forum 2024 is a sales, marketing, and PR forum for professionals at DMOs, attractions, lodging, and event facilities. Colleagues will gather for sessions with industry experts in various interactive formats to discuss new trends, tools, and technology for improving sales efforts, marketing, and PR strategies. Registration opens soon!
20
Mar 2024
 
Date: March 20-23, 2024

STS Domestic Showcase is your chance to meet Group Tour Professionals and southeastern Suppliers, connect one-on-one, and discuss bringing business to the Southeast during this regional appointment-style marketplace event.

Supplier Registration is for STS Members Only. To become a member of STS, contact David Kemp at david@southeasttourism.org.
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