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SETTRA Symposium

When: March 19-20, 2012
Where: Tunica, Miss.
Hotel: Harrah's Tunica

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Focusing on

  • Morning Session: White papers, posters and discussion
  • Afternoon Session: Hear from industry leaders and the applications of research
    • Setting a DMO marketing research agenda
    • Economic impact of festivals, events and attractions on a destination

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What is SETTRA?

Southeast States Chapter of Travel and Tourism Research
Winner of the 2008 Chapter of the Year

Our goal is to increase the understanding and the knowledge of tourism research

  • within the industry
  • among tourism researchers

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Governor's Conferences

  • Louisiana - Jan. 24-26, 2012 (Shreveport)
  • Tennessee (Assoc. CVBs) - Feb. 2 – 3
  • South Carolina - Feb. 20-22 (Greenville)
  • Georgia - Feb. 15-17 (St Simons Island)
  • Arkansas - Mar 4-6 (West Memphis)
  • North Carolina - March 11-13 (Concord)
  • Alabama - Aug 18-21 (Point Clear)
  • Georgia - Aug 26-29 (Atlanta)
  • Mississippi - Sept. 23-25 (Tunica)

Student Research Grant

SETTRA will be presenting one research grant at the SETTRA Symposium. The grant, up to US$ 1,000, is available to undergrads and graduate students enrolled in southeastern U.S. colleges and universities. Deadline to apply is February 17, 2012. Download the application/criteria.

Students: Attend the Symposium on Us!

The Southeast States Chapter of TTRA (SETTRA) is sponsoring student scholarships to attend the SETTRA Symposium in Tunica, which will be available to undergraduate and graduate students who aspire to careers in the tourism industry. Applications for Scholarships can be accessed here. Deadline: Feb. 24, 2012.

New Collateral

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TTRA International

When members are asked to identify the most important benefits of belonging to Travel and Tourism Research Association, their response is almost always networking and educational opportunities. TTRA's members share research and marketing ideas, recommend suppliers and provide advice regarding careers. You can benefit from TTRA. Learn more about TTRA.