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.
Download the nomination form today.>> Learn more.
>> View last year's recipients.
Your Blueprint for Success
STS Marketing College
Join us July 26 - 31 for a revolutionary way to jump-start your organization's goals and your career—a week at the STS Marketing College. Last year, almost 300 tourism professionals benefitted from the program’s networking, learning and sharing in the foothills of the north Georgia. It all leads to certification as a Travel Marketing Professional.
Alumni class: Tapping into Social Media
=Hands-on training using your laptop=
What the heck are social media, and how do I monetize them? That’s the topic of the STS Marketing College’s alumni seminar for 2009. The seminar’s workshops will teach you the hows, whats, and whys of social media and show you how to incorporate social media into your PR and marketing programs. It’s an ideal way to keep you on top of emerging trends and technologies that are changing our industry. While laptop computers are not required, you are encouraged to bring one for hands-on training.>> Register today
>> View the brochure
Get the word out… and save some $$$$ You can save the cost of your STS annual dues with just one buy in the STS Co-op advertising program. Here are three May deadlines for opportunities that work – and save you money to boot!
- Y'all Magazine: Keith Sisson keith@yall.com 662-236-1928
- American Road®: Becky Repp 877-285-5434 x1 becky@americanroadmagazine.com
- Girlfriend Getaways: Ryan McDermott ryan@maddockandmandel.com (404) 256-3800
* Did you know? Members save an average of $1,750 on each placement presented in the STS Co-Op program. That member benefit stacks up nicely against the average membership rate of $490.
>>View all the advertising opportunities.
Top 20 EventsVisit a festival near you. Use the Top 20 Events list as your guide.
→ Spring 2009 Events
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Hardman Roast
Bill Hardman Sr. will be roasted by the Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club and the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce. The roast's proceeds will benefit the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Community Foundation. Tickets are still available for this Saturday, May 23 event. For more information, click here.
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