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FRESH FOR OUR 40th!

New Year, New Us.

Announcing the new STS website.

Four decades ago, a small group of industry leaders within the Southeast gathered in Georgia to organize Southeast Tourism Society (STS). Throughout 2023, the organization is celebrating 40 years of championing, promoting, and innovating one of the region’s most critical economic drivers. 

The celebration begins with the launch of the brand new and enhanced STS website – www.southeasttourism.org – sponsored this year by North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. 

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We are excited to announce two brand-new events for 2023! 

Mark your calendars for:

 

CEO Leadership Forum

March 21-23, 2023

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The CEO/Senior Leadership Forum aims to bring together executive-level leadership from throughout the travel industry for a one-day educational event that will provide inspiration and the opportunity to build a reliable network of other executives for knowledge sharing.

Register Here!

SMPR Forum

April 16-17, 2023

Huntsville, Alabama

SMPR Forum 2023 is a sales, marketing, and PR forum for DMOs, attractions, lodging, and event facilities. Gather for sessions with industry experts discussing new trends, tools, and technology for improving sales efforts, marketing, and PR strategies. 

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More Opportunities

for education, advocacy, promotion, and networking. 

 
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Domestic Showcase

April 17-20

Huntsville, AL

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Marketing College

June 4-9

Macon, GA

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Congressional Summit

July 10-13

Washington D.C.

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STS

Connections

September 25-28

Jackson, MS

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STS Member & Partner News

 

Macon, GA; Louisville, KY; Charleston, SC; and Greenville, SC Make New York Times 52 Place to Go List for 2023

STS members Macon, GA; Louisville, KY; Charleston, SC; and Greenville, SC were honored on the New York Times annual 52 Places to Go list for 2023. See more.

 

Congratulation Explore Cabarrus New Hires!

Kristina Parese

Social Media Manager

In this role, Parese supports the CVB’s marketing department by managing the Bureau’s social media channels and driving digital marketing programs. Read more. 

Alex Morales

Sales Manager

In this role, Morales will promote Cabarrus County as a destination for groups including meetings and conventions, sporting events, car clubs and more. Read more.

 

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees

The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will induct four members into this year's Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame including President and CEO of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, William Pate. Read more. 

 

Louisiana Travel Association Honors Louisiana's Cajun Bayou with 2023 Louey Award for Tourism Campaign of the Year

The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) introduced Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism as the winner of the 2023 Louey Award for Tourism Campaign of the Year, Campaign Budget up to $29,000, for their historic cross-border partnership and virtual media event: From Acadian to Cajun: Two Countries; One Culture. Read more. 

 

2023 Top CEO Honorees by the Mississippi Business Journal

Mississippi Business Journal named Rickey Thigpen, President and CEO of Visit Jackson, and Nancy Luke Carpenter, CEO/Executive Director of Visit Columbus as Top CEO Honorees for 2023. 

Upcoming Events

Travel Unity Summit

March 27-29, 2023 | Lake Charles, LA

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Welcome New STS Members

City of Springfield, TN
Lou Hammond Group
Pulaski County Tourism Bureau
Cajun Coast Tourism
Gandy Dancer Theater
Newport Aquarium 

STS Corporate Partners

STS Society Partners

 
 

STS Industry Partners

 
 

STS Association Partner

Northstar Meetings Group

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