March 2010
Accountability
See how the leaders in our region are winning in this economic environment. The STS/SMITH "Road Ahead" research results are in.10 Questions
Tennessee tourism commissioner gives STS members a warm welcome.New Jobs
Find an open position on the STS Web site.WhoWhatWhere?
News about STS members and organizations.Top 20 Events
> Winter 2010 Events> NEW! Summer '10 Events
> Nominate an event Deadline for Fall Events: April 9
Contact STS
404.364.9847sts@southeasttourism.org
www.southeasttourism.org
See you in Nashville
In just a few short weeks, we hope to see you in Nashville to concentrate on the three R's: Refresh.Renew.Recharge. We take this time to explore and then prepare for the next portion of the business cycle.
Dates: March 22-24City: Nashville
Hotel: Loews Vanderbilt Plaza
Highlights include:
- Economic Update and the Impact on Travel Trends — Discover what's on the economic horizon.
- Engaging the New Value Seekers — Examine organizations that have changed strategies mid-course and have been rewarded.
- Working in Print — Learn how the world of publishers is changing and how they are adapting to new realities.
- Internet Trends — After discussing what works with prints, we'll scrutinize new internet trends that you can put to use.
- Tourism Funding — Discuss alternatives when the bed tax suddenly dissipates.
- Research to Marketing — More than just numbers; we look at actionable insights that move the marketing needle.
In addition, a Nashville tour, a golf outing and a volunteer project at the historic home of President Andrew Jackson are all available to strengthen ties and develop new ones. Learn more about these three action-filled days.
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Tweets of note
- Commerce Secretary Locke to appoint new members of the US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board http://bit.ly/a2MgkX
- And the survey sez: 80% of Moms Won’t Deprive Family From Vacation This Year http://bit.ly/b0d0HI
- Loco Over Local: Four Trends Reshaping Tourism http://bit.ly/diNS98 via @PhoCusWright
- Follow STS at http://twitter.com/southeasttouris
'Escape' seeks writers
The soon-to-relaunch "Escape to the Southeast Travel" vacation travel Web site is looking for editorial contributors from across the Southeast. The site will showcase news and features from the 12 STS states each month. If you know someone who is looking for exposure in a new outlet, suggest that person contact Larry Halpern: lhalpern@bellsouth.net or 404.256.5733.
Savings for STS members
Travdex® is the comprehensive trade show where global travel technology business happens. May 5-7, Atlanta, Ga. Learn more.
Sign up for TRAVDEX by March 12 and qualify for a special STS member price of $199. Register today. (Type in Southeast Tourism Society at the registration screen for the special price.)
Attend TRAVDEX® and gain access to innovation stars of the travel technology and digital marketing sectors. Watch the video.
Welcome new STS members
> *Leah Ross, Executive Director, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Bristol, VA; reunion@bristolrhythm.com> *Hank Koppelman, President, Creative Marketing Advantage, Atlanta, GA; hankoppe@gmail.com
> Marcia Wood, Research Director, Davidson-Peterson Associates, a Division of DRI, Kennebunk, ME; Marcia.Wood@digitalresearch.com
> *Steve Miller, President, Miller Direct Media, Fort Mill, SC; steve@millerdirectmedia.com
> Catherine Gambill Sutton, CAE, Executive Director, Montgomery County COC & Visitors Center, Blacksburg, VA; csutton@montgomerycc.org
> *Linda C. Bush, Executive Director, Putnam County CVB, Hurricane, WV; linda@putnamcounty.org
> *Michael Mahoney, Ruf Strategic Solutions, Olathe, KS; mike@ruf.com
> Connie Nixon, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, Shelbyville, TN; cnixon@twhnc.com
> *Ray Wittenberg, Advertising Manager, The Oxford American, Little Rock, AR; rwittenberg@oxfordamerican.org; Harold Chambliss, haroldcmg@ceocenters.com
> *Mark Mamber, National DMO Sales Manager, TripAdvisor.com, LLC, Newton, MA; mmamber@tripadvisor.com
* new members
Southeast Tourism Society Corporate Partners
