Monthly eNewsletter
February 15, 2024
STS Members & Partner Spotlight
In her role as Tourism Director, Dawson will guide a team in the development and execution of all tourism-related activities to promote visitation to Pender County. 
 
Visit Baton Rouge, the destination marketing organization (DMO) for East Baton Rouge Parish, has added two new members to its destination experience team. Sarah Noles and Elise Tauzin join the Visit Baton Rouge staff as destination experience managers.
 
The Hall of Fame honor is presented annually to an individual or individuals who have been actively involved in tourism for many years and who have made substantial contributions to the betterment of the industry as a whole.
 
With more than 25 awards, including the 2023 Best Large Festival by the Mississippi Tourism Association, Best Festival by Mississippi Magazine and a Top 20 event by the Southeast Tourism Society, Double Decker brings more than 75,000 attendees for a weekend celebrating food, music, and the arts.
 
A lifelong resident of Tupelo, Curlee earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama. She previously served as Director of Corporate Communications for the Community Development Foundation before joining the Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau in 2012.
 
“I am proud of the team at Destination Augusta and our Authentic Augusta Experience collection partners,” said Bennish Brown, President & CEO.  “This work was challenging but satisfying and gives our destination a new product to draw in visitors and engage locals.”
 
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“Events like this bring in significant economic impact to our parish, while directly supporting local businesses and jobs. We look forward to extending a warm welcome to the visiting teams and sharing our unapologetically Cajun culture with them.”
 
A Pee Dee native, Ashley has been with the organization for four years as Assistant Director and has worked tirelessly to promote tourism and sustainable economic development in the seven-county region in South Carolina.
 
Attention event planners and meeting enthusiasts! Explore the latest issue of The Meeting Guide, featuring the top meeting sites and cities across the STS region. Dive into insights from 13 states and the District of Columbia – your ultimate guide to planning successful events!
 
Be on the lookout for Silver Jubilee-themed festivities such as paper crowns, scratch off coupon tickets, coloring sheets and more! In addition, a special pint pack launches the first day of summer on June 20, and Clumpies’ original shop on the NorthShore plans to host a birthday event in October.
 
Designed to reflect the rich history of Ruby Falls and highlight the natural beauty of Lookout Mountain, Skyline Loft features 3,500 square feet of customizable event space with stunning views of the Cumberland Plateau and the Tennessee River.
 
Clark and Walker document their trips to national parks, which have included New River Gorge, Shenandoah, Congaree, Mammoth Cave, Hot Springs, and Cuyahoga National Parks. There are also more than 400 national park units in the system, including seashores, forests, and sites, and the duo has been visiting them, too.
 
Naylor Association Solutions
Event Spotlight
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 and PR Supplier Registration is for STS Members only. To become a member of STS, contact David Kemp at david@southeasttourism.org.
2
Jun 2024
 
Date: June 2-7, 2024

Since its inception in 1992, Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College has hosted tourism professionals, for one week, each year, to provide a unique continuing education program for the travel and tourism industry.

SAMPLE CLASS TOPICS MAY INCLUDE:

Destination Branding
Social Media Content Planning
Creating a Perfect Brochure
Sales
Advocacy
Strategic Partnerships
Working with Your Hotels
Corporate Partners
   
   
   
 
Society Partners
 
 
   
Industry Partners