Interested in Speaking at an STS Event?

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We appreciate your interest in speaking at a future STS event. STS events include workshops, keynote presentations, general sessions, and breakout sessions. Our travel and tourism attendees want to hear from thought leaders and industry experts, with key research and resources to help them succeed. The STS Education Pillar is seeking submissions for compelling sessions for 2025 in-person programs and webinars.

Our Mission

STS empowers a diverse network of tourism professionals through Education, Advocacy, Recognition, and Networking.

What We Look for:

Our travel and tourism attendees want to hear from thought leaders and industry experts. The STS Education Pillar is seeking submissions for compelling sessions for 2025 programs.

Topics must align with one or more of the STS Education Pillars and member interests:

  • Visitor Research & Trends

  • Tourism Sales

  • Tourism Marketing

  • Public Relations

  • Destination Marketing Trends

  • Leadership

  • Niche Marketing (Music, Food, and Culture)

  • Destination Development - Planning & Execution

  • Partnering with Economic Development

  • Advocacy Strategies - Local, State, and Federal

  • Workforce Development Strategies for Tourism

  • Festivals & Events Management & Trends

  • Research on Short-Term Rentals

  • Community Partnerships

  • Regional Marketing Programs - Across State Lines (Facilitator & Moderator)

  • Unique Festivals & Events - Across State Lines (Facilitator & Moderator)

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • ADA Compliant Websites

  • Crisis Management

  • New DMO Funding Models

  • New DMO Budgeting & Financial Management Strategies

  • Tourism Case Studies for Social Media

  • Future of DMOs & Tourism

  • Infrastructure Management, Funding & Impacts on Tourism

  • Tourism Inclusion: Accessibility, Sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  • How to Develop & Sustain a Local Advocacy Program

  • Grant Writing Tips for Tourism Organizations

  • Deeper Dive: Building Relationships with Influencers & Bloggers

  • Deeper Dive: Social Media Strategy

  • Deeper Dive: Product Development

  • Sustainability

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