“We knew the need for connection trails across our region. With more than 800 waterfalls, this seemed to be the right trail to start with. We knew it would be popular among visitors to our region, but it has proven even more so than we ever expected. We look forward to expanding on it in 2024....”
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The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Concord, NC) honored area hospitality and tourism proffessioals at the 10th Annual Celebrate Cabarrus and Golden Helmet Awards event. The Golden Helmet Awards honor those who create memorable experiences for visitors through exceptional customer service and go beyond the call of duty to wow guests and strengthen destination’s reputation.
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The partnership will provide insight into the booking trends, origin markets, and analytics of more than 13 million hotel rooms and short-term vacation rentals across the nation.
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HSMAI’s Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization and Distribution program recognizes leaders in sales, marketing, and revenue optimization from hospitality, travel, and tourism organizations for their accomplishments in the preceding year.
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“This recognition is a testament to the innovation of our marketing team. This was the first time we have done anything like this in another market and it shows the willingness of our team to take strategic risks to display all the joy our destination has to offer visitors, as well as reinforce our position as a world-class destination. This is a well-deserved achievement....”
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In recognition of your pivotal role in the tourism sector, Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRS) is pleased to extend an exclusive $200 discount for Southeast Tourism Society Members. Simply apply the code "MOFSAVE200" during the registration process on the Marketing Outlook Forum website (https://marketingoutlookforum.com) to secure your spot. This discount is a token of appreciation for your indispensable contributions to the industry.
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"Arkansas is a pleasant surprise with an abundance of unique experiences and culture and delicious cuisine. Telling the stories of the people and places of the South is what we pride ourselves on..."
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"Tourism Cares: 20 Years of Meaningful Moments" features a compilation of stories that capture the essence of two decades of transformative work. You will also find the list of Tourism Cares changemakers — individuals and businesses whose visionary leadership and steadfast support have been instrumental in their journey.
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The fact sheets provide a snapshot of how tourism spending impacts communities as well as illustrates the diversity of the tourism sector. State level numbers have been provided through the state tourism offices and then broken out by sites and state level impact for National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation program.
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RESERVE YOUR SPACE - 2024 STS Meeting Guide
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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!
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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. Refunds and cancellation requests must be made in writing prior to Friday, December 29, 2023. Requests must be submitted to David@southeasttourism.org. Supplier and PR Supplier Registration is for STS Members only. To become a member of STS, contact David Kemp at david@southeasttourism.org.
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New Members- November 2023
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