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Request for Proposal (RFP) for Southeast Tourism Society
Connections Conference
Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Winter 2028
The STS Connections Conference consists of approximately 250-300 STS member attendees from the industry areas of attractions, chambers of commerce, convention and visitors’ bureaus, accommodations, state travel offices, travel media and other travel related businesses. The Southeast Chapter of the Travel & Tourism Research Association also conducts their annual meeting in conjunction with the STS conference. Details…
Deadline to Apply: June 16th, 2025.
How to Apply: Please send proposals to Suzanne Moon, Vice President of Education and Engagement
Southeast Tourism Society
1425 Market Blvd. Ste. 520-234
Roswell, GA 30076
404-202-1551 mobile
Email: suzanne@southeasttourism.org
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Southeast Tourism Society
SMPR & Travel Media Marketplace
Program Description:
The SMPR & Travel Media Marketplace is a three-day event where Sales, Marketing, and PR professionals gather for a day and a half of educational sessions led by industry experts. These interactive sessions will explore new trends, tools, and technologies for improving sales efforts, marketing, and PR strategies. Following the SMPR sessions, participants will engage in a day and a half of pre-scheduled appointments with a carefully vetted selection of media professionals. Details…
Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, July 31, 2025.
How to Apply: Bids should be sent via email to Daphne Herrin, CMP at Southeast Tourism Society.
Daphne Herrin, CMP
Meeting Planner Southeast Tourism Society
daphne@southeasttourism.org
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Website Development for Visit Haywood,
Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
The issuance of this RFP follows the recent completion of a Destination Master Plan and the launch of a refreshed Visit Haywood brand. This website redevelopment is a strategic next step to modernize our digital presence, better showcase our brand identity, and deliver a best-in-class user experience that inspires visitation and supports our long-term tourism and community development goals. Details…
Deadline for Questions: June 11, 2025.
Deadline to Apply: July 23, 2025.
How to Apply: Please submit your proposal via email, We Transfer or another file-sharing means to: Hayley Printz, Administrative Assistant Hayley@visithaywood.com
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Place Branding for Gaston County, NC
Gaston County Tourism, Belmont, North Carolina: Gaston County Tourism (GoGastonNC) seeks proposals from qualified branding agencies or consultants to develop a comprehensive place branding strategy for Gaston County, NC. The goal is to establish a cohesive, compelling, and authentic brand identity that enhances the county’s reputation, attracts visitors, supports economic growth, fosters community pride, and engages local businesses and residents. The selected agency must also help navigate collaboration with the towns and stakeholders to ensure the county-wide brand complements, rather than competes with, existing identities. Details…
Deadline for Questions: May 2, 2025.
Deadline to Apply: May 22, 2025
How to Apply: Please send your proposal (digital PDF preferred) to Melissa McCauley at melissa.mccauley@gastongov.com