You Cannot Win If You Do Not Enter!

Alisa Bailey, VTC, in 2008

Let everyone know of your hard-earned accomplishments of the past year by nominating your organization for an STS Shining Example Award. There are nine categories, ranging from CVB/DMO of the Year to Festival of the Year to a new award for sustainable tourism. Deadline: July 1.

STS Marketing College

Bill Hardman with LaGina Fisher

This hands-on training course is designed with your laptop in mind. Learn how to set up an account, chart a course of action and logically set up a social media plan that works with the resources you have available. Jennifer Barbee and Kristine Cruz of Jennifer Barbee Inc. lead this intensive 12-hour discussion.

New Member Benefit

As a special member benefit, STS co-op partner Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel is offering STS members and their staffs subscriptions for as low as 67 cents an issue (a savings of 85%). Get the most out of every travel dollar, and subscribe to Budget Travel today!

BONUS: This offer can be extended to your consumer Web site, too. View the consumer promotion, or contact Chuck@SoutheastTourism.org for more information.

Co-Op Corner

Save the cost of your membership dues with as little as one buy—saving up to 70 percent! Learn more about the varied selections.

• Canadian Geographic / Travel
• Hoffman Media
• Braves Radio Network

Save the Date

The U.S. Travel Association's Marketing Outlook Forum is coming to the Southeast this year. The meeting features up-to-date industry forecasts, new market research, outlooks for all sectors and leading marketing practices, along with practical insight from the industry's thought leaders. It will be October 26-28, 2009, in Little Rock, Ark., at the Statehouse Convention Center and Peabody Hotel. Visit www.ustravel.org/mof for more information.

STS Social Media

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