- State Travel Director Spotlight
- Join STS Board of Directors
- Call for Speakers & Topics
- Welcome New Members to STS
- STS Member News & Accolades
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- Industry Jobs/Member Offers
- STS Events and Deadlines
- Top 20 Events for August
- Advocacy Updates
- STS Corporate Partners
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State Travel Director Spotlight
Jim Dailey - Arkansas
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We know you have many, but what is one signature adventure activity or cuisine that we need to partake in while visiting Arkansas?
Wow, that’s a tough one. The hiking and biking trails in Arkansas are second to none. In the Little Rock area, a morning or afternoon hike up Pinnacle Mountain is a must. This half-mile hike to the top will be rewarded with views of the Arkansas River, downtown Little Rock and the rolling hills of the beautiful Ouachita mountains. Or take a walk, run or bike ride on the 16 mile River Loop Trail. The signature bridge crossings of the river are pretty special -- especially the “Big Dam Bridge," a one mile long elevated biking and pedestrian span crossing the Arkansas River on top of a river navigation lock and dam.
Oh, and the food? You can’t go wrong! Catfish, barbeque, soul food, fine dining -- just ask around.
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Jim Dailey
Arkansas Tourism Director
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
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soon to be the Arkansas Department of Heritage, Parks and Tourism.
Little Rock, Arkansas
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Call for Nominations:
STS Board of Directors
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Southeast Tourism Society is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors. Deadline to apply is Monday, September 9, 2019. Apply online via the button below.
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Call for Speakers -
Share Your Ideas With Us
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Do you know a speaker that we should book for 2020? The STS Education Committee is planning for our 2020 events and we want to hear your ideas - whether it be topics or speakers. Do you have a session you would like to present? To be considered, please tell us more about your topic by filling out our online speaker submission form.
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Dahlonega, Georgia
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Atlanta, Georgia
Davidson, North Carolina
Kingsland, Georgia
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Detroit, Michigan
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Lexington, Kentucky
Jackson, Mississippi
Hot Springs, Arkansas
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STS Member News & Accolades
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Shelley Johnson inducted into Hall of Fame at Destinations International
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Shelley Johnson, former STS Board Chairman, and recently retired President & CEO of Visit Lake Charles. Louisiana, was inducted into Destinations International Annual Convention last month.
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Congrats to the STS Members that received their CDME certification from Destinations International last month:
Caitlyn Blizzard, CDME
Destinations International
Washington, D.C.
Michael Bonoffski, TMP, CDME
Cabarrus County CVB in NC
Nick Breedlove, TMP, CDME
Jackson County TDA in NC
Lori Campbell Baker, CDME
Daytona Beach Area CVB in FL
Jason Cutshaw, TMP, CDME
Visit South Walton in FL
Brandy Evans, CDME
Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau in LA
Shanna Landry, CDME
Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana CVB in LA
Eric Zartler, TMP, CDME
Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana CVB in LA
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Industry Jobs/Member Offers
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Nominate your Festivals and Events that take place in April, May and June of 2020.
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November 13-14, 2019
Sandy Springs, Georgia
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Join us in Georgia for this Group Sales Symposium in November. This event is applicable to any DMO, no matter the state they reside in.
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November 14, 2019
Birmingham, Alabama
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Pineapple Public Relations connects you with top tier media in a key market, in one dynamic event, that is a part trade show and part speed dating.
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February 10-12, 2020
Little Rock, Arkansas
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One Meeting
Twelve States
Infinite Ideas
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Since its inception in 1992, STS Marketing College® attendees participate in a curriculum designed to teach marketing techniques from all facets of the tourism industry to earn their Travel Marketing Professional (TMP) Certification.
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The STS Congressional Summit on Travel & Tourism is advocacy in action. More Voices = More Impact.
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Southern Wing Showdown
August 25
Atlanta, GA
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Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival
August 29 - September 2
Morgan City, LA
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Click below for more details on the latest news for Advocacy efforts in our industry.
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Do you have STS Member News?
Please email your text and photo to
Wendy Thomas
by the 15th of each month for inclusion in the next STS Member Newsletter.
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