On behalf of the Southeast Tourism Society, I encourage you to experience the feeling of giving back by participating in this year’s Tourism Cares for Pensacola volunteer program. The event is a program of Tourism Cares, a non-profit organization supported by the travel and tourism industry with a mission to preserve the travel experience for future generations.
Over the last 10 years, Tourism Cares has brought volunteers together from the industry and armed them with shovels, rakes and paintbrushes to preserve the travel experience at sites in need of care across the United States. This year, the project will be held in Pensacola on Florida’s beautiful panhandle March 29 - 30. Be there to work alongside hundreds of travel industry professionals and help revitalize the historic Pensacola Lighthouse and conserve the shoreline of the Gulf Coast at Bayou Texar in Pensacola Bay.
The whole Pensacola Bay area is an ecological and historic treasure, and one of the first settlements in the US. Bouncing back from the scourges of the devastating oil spill, the area needs our support in bringing help and attention to its history, beauty and welcoming community. More than 300 volunteers have gathered each year for projects beginning with Ellis Island in 2003. Whether you have been to all, a few, or plan to make Pensacola your first Tourism Cares give back project, you’ll have an experience of a lifetime! Tourism Cares volunteer programs are all about rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty for a great cause, and making valuable contacts and friends along the way.
Visit www.tourismcares.org/volunteer to register.
If you can’t make it because of other commitments, please consider other ways you can help. Send others from your company, put your logo on the official t-shirt, encourage your friends to attend, or make a donation. For more information, please contact Jessica Ahern, Events Manager for Tourism Cares at jessicaa@tourismcares.org
Thank you,
Neville Bhada
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Marketing College registration - discount TODAY ONLY!
STS Marketing College registration is open! Join us the last week of July for the premiere tourism educational program in the U.S. Everyone who registers today (Friday) will receive a free flash drive with your classes notes – a $50 value.
(On the form, do not check Flash Drive or else you will be charged.)
This is a one day offer so make sure you get in on the action TODAY!!!: http://bit.ly/xYDafm.
(On the form, do not check Flash Drive or else you will be charged.)
This is a one day offer so make sure you get in on the action TODAY!!!: http://bit.ly/xYDafm.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Red Tails, Chuck Dryden & Black History
By Doc Lawrence
The George Lucas movie, “Red Tails,” is a big box office hit and doesn’t need a whit of boost from me to bring in more royalties. My interest, beyond being superbly entertained was the Georgia connections to the movie: the fabled Tuskegee Airmen, the characters portrayed and even the music.
One of the actors in this movie is Elijah Kelley who is from lovely LaGrange, Georgia and hosted a premiere in the city featuring a museum exhibition on the Tuskegee Airmen. The multitalented Kelley also composed and performed the theme song from “Red Tails,” giving the movie added spiritual resonance and cultural authenticity.
Read more of the article here.
The George Lucas movie, “Red Tails,” is a big box office hit and doesn’t need a whit of boost from me to bring in more royalties. My interest, beyond being superbly entertained was the Georgia connections to the movie: the fabled Tuskegee Airmen, the characters portrayed and even the music.
One of the actors in this movie is Elijah Kelley who is from lovely LaGrange, Georgia and hosted a premiere in the city featuring a museum exhibition on the Tuskegee Airmen. The multitalented Kelley also composed and performed the theme song from “Red Tails,” giving the movie added spiritual resonance and cultural authenticity.
Read more of the article here.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Forty for the Future
Do you know young professionals who are blazing the way in travel and tourism? If so, nominate those stars for 2012's Forty for the Future: Travel's Leading Talent.
This program, created this year and presented by Southeast Tourism Society, identifies 40 individuals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and who are contributing significantly to the future of the U.S. travel and tourism industry. These young leaders are making their marks in convention and visitors bureaus, destination management organizations, lodging, resorts, transportation, education and partners of tourism.
These rising luminaries represent many backgrounds and occupations. What makes them special is not just the broad and impressive lists of accomplishments on their resumes, but their devoted service to the travel and tourism sector and their communities. Nominations are encouraged from all 50 states, and any U.S. resident is eligible. Nominate someone you know, or you can nominate yourself.
A special ceremony in June 2012 will honor those selected. That event’s speaker will come from the highest ranks of travel and tourism. More information is available at bit.ly/xdBYcy and http://southeasttourism.org.
This program, created this year and presented by Southeast Tourism Society, identifies 40 individuals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and who are contributing significantly to the future of the U.S. travel and tourism industry. These young leaders are making their marks in convention and visitors bureaus, destination management organizations, lodging, resorts, transportation, education and partners of tourism.
These rising luminaries represent many backgrounds and occupations. What makes them special is not just the broad and impressive lists of accomplishments on their resumes, but their devoted service to the travel and tourism sector and their communities. Nominations are encouraged from all 50 states, and any U.S. resident is eligible. Nominate someone you know, or you can nominate yourself.
A special ceremony in June 2012 will honor those selected. That event’s speaker will come from the highest ranks of travel and tourism. More information is available at bit.ly/xdBYcy and http://southeasttourism.org.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
South Florida Fair "Centennial Celebration"
Auspicious year...100 years for the South Florida Fair and 100 years ago Henry Flagler's railroad reached Key West. In Florida, 100 years is ancient history.
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