10 Questions...
with an influential
Congressman and an effective
policy maven.
Fall Meeting
Sept 3 - 5
Little Rock, Ark.
Check out the agenda.
What is the “Travel & Tourism” Industry?
A discussion.
What's in Store 4 U?
Your child has gone back to school but what are you learning in the work place? Visit the STS
Jobs page and learn about new job opportunities.
Looking for quality job candidates? As an STS member, you get to post your listing for free.
Let us know about your openings.
Top 20 Events
Visit a festival near you. Use the
Top 20 Events list as your guide!
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Summer 2008
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Fall 2008
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Winter 2009
Top 20 deadline for spring 2009 events (April, May, June) is October 10, 2008. You may nominate an event
here.
A Chat with Congress
For one day, come to Washington, D.C., to learn how our nation's capital works, meet our federal agency partners and visit your members of Congress.
Plus, Reps. Jon Porter (right) and Sam Farr (left)
will address the attendees explaining how to make your representative understand the importance of travel and tourism. All of this is available for $75. The best part is you are away from the office for only one day — Wednesday, Sept. 24. >>
Learn more...
Do You Have Video to Share?
Do you have b-roll/stock footage available of your event, destination or DMO? Do you have a 30-minute presentation that is available and ready to go? If so,
drop STS a line and let us know what you have available.
Bank on the Savings
Next time you are in the mood to save some advertising dollars, check out the
STS co-op opportunities page. As you look at the logos of endorsed providers, click the logo and view the opportunity. If you want a ready reference,
download all selections. STS co-ops have variety, are effective and bring you super savings.
Reach consumers . . . at no cost
If you are sponsoring vacation giveaways or contests, as members of STS you can take advantage of a new page on our consumer Web site. This is a great way to enhance your promotions and increase traffic to your Web sites.
More...
Are You Taking Advantage Of Every Opportunity?
If you rely on an outside agency to place your advertising – does it know about the most current STS Co-Ops? Is it getting the information it needs to make the best buying decisions for your marketing plan?
More...
Marketing College 2008
STS Marketing College enrolled 298 students for a week of learning, networking and fraternizing.
View the 2008 Memory Book.
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Keith Roberson,
Forrest Hills Resort Managing Director;
keith@forresthillsresort.com; Chona Caballero, Restaurant Manager;
Chona@forresthillsresort.com; (Dahlonega, GA)
Wayne Moore,
BeachRealty.net Owner;
Info@BeachRealty.net; (Pensacola, FL)
Jana Robinson,
Bon Appétit Magazine, Conde Nast Publications Southeast Manager;
jana_robinson@condenast.com; (Atlanta, GA)
Rene Welti,
America Live, Inc President;
rwelti@bellsouth.net; (Alpharetta, GA)
Heather Warrington,
Hyatt Place Jackson/Ridgeland Director of Sales;
heather.warrington@hyattselect.com; (Ridgeland, MS)
Jeff Gropper,
Adspace Digital Mall Network, Inc Executive Director, National Accounts;
jgropper@adspacenetworks.com; (New York, NY)
Devrie DeMarco,
CondéNet Associate Publisher;
devrie_demarco@condenet.com; www.condenet.com (New York, NY)
Brian Hogan,
Fox Sports Net South/SportSouth General Sales Manager;
brian.hogan@foxsports.net; Erin Morton, Senior Account Executive;
erin.morton@foxsports.net (Atlanta, GA)
New & Additional representatives from member organizations
Larry White,
Bradenton & Florida's Gulf Island Beaches Executive Director;
larry.white@co.manatee.fl.us; (Bradenton, FL)
Jud Teague,
Kingsport CVB Executive Director;
jteague@visitkingsport.com; (Kingsport, TN)
Lisa Riddle,
Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau CVB Director;
lriddle@albanyga.com; (Albany, GA)
Janie Lawson,
Richmond Metropolitan CVB Tourism Sales Manager;
jlawson@richmondva.org; (Richmond, VA)
Anna Morford,
Travelzoo Senior Advertising Sales Manager;
amorford@travelzoo.com; (New York, NY)
Jessica Nevins,
Reader's Digest - Huson International Media Account Manager;
jessica@husonusa.com; (New York, NY)
Michelle Stewart,
Bradenton & Florida's Gulf Island Beaches Marketing & Public Relations Assistant;
Michelle.Stewart@mymanatee.org; (Bradenton, FL)
Heather Jones,
Kingsport CVB Director of Marketing;
hjones@visitkingsport.com; (Kingsport, TN)
Liz Gray,
Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau Sales Manager;
lgray@albanyga.com; (Albany, GA)
Gary L. Powers,
Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center President/CEO;
gary@dahlonega.org; (Dahlonega, GA)
