Industry news in the Southeast
Mystery fall vacation brings tourism to West Virginia

Would you agree to a vacation if you didn't know the destination?
Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana CVB rolls out new brand
The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau revealed its first new brand in more than 10 years, calling its area "Louisiana's Playground."

The Science Behind the “Smoke” of the Great Smoky Mountains
That soft blue haze — the namesake smoke of the Great Smoky Mountains — is a quirk of nature that was once severely threatened by man-made pollutants. Now, the vistas are opening up again.

$1.15 Million ARC POWER Grant for Eastern Kentucky PRIDE
U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers announced Eastern Kentucky PRIDE has been awarded a $1.15 million POWER grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for a new tourism marketing campaign that will rebrand 41 counties across Southern and Eastern Kentucky as "The Kentucky Wildlands."

I See Leaves of Green and Yellow
Tennessee Tourism offers those with color blindness (Protanopia) the chance to see the leaves change colors for the first time.

Jacksonville extends contract to keep Florida vs. Georgia rivalry game through 2023
"This is more than a game,"Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said. "This is a tradition. TIAA Bank Field is sold out every year with 83,000 fans in attendance on game day. But it's so much more than a game. It's an entire week of experiences for Dawgs and Gators alike including the Hall of Fame luncheon, RV City, concerts and other activities."
According to the Jacksonville Mayor's office, the economic impact from the 2018 game topped $30 million
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