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Episode Notes The Skift Research team on Thursday unveiled its State of Travel 2024 report, a 400-page document with over 350 slides on industry performance and consumer and business trends in travel. The State of Travel 2024 is strong, reports head of research Seth Borko. Travel businesses are growing with healthy margins. The report contains information on, among other topics, the state of international travel after the pandemic. It contains detailed tourism figures for each major global region. In addition, the report examines some short-term issues, such as the likelihood of moderate growth in 2024 and beyond.    Next, Booking Holdings and Expedia spent an enormous amount on marketing last year — nearly $13 billion combined. But there are key differences in how they spend, writes Senior Research Analyst Pranavi Agarwal.  As a share of expenses, Agarwal notes Expedia spent more on marketing last year than it did in 2019 while Booking spent less. Expedia also needed to spend more than Booking to drive bookings. Expedia spent nearly 6% of its gross bookings on marketing in 2023 while Booking spent 4.5%.  Skift Research's analysis shows Booking has a higher return on ad spend from Google's sponsored listings than Expedia in every region.   Finally, Nashville has long been known as a popular destination for country music fans. But tourism officials in Tennessee's capital are looking to branch out and attract mega events, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam.  Deana Ivey, CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp., said it is a key objective for the city. Nashville has its sights set on hosting the Super Bowl and Wrestle Mania, among other events. The city has already hosted the NASCAR Ally 400.    Ivey said another priority is attracting more international visitors. She acknowledged Nashville needs nonstop flights from its largest overseas markets to help boost visitor numbers.  For more travel stories and deep dives into the latest trends, head to skift.com.  Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ X: https://twitter.com/skift Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

With 25+ years at the same DMO, Deana Ivey demonstrates how to grow as your city expands - plus, we hear about producing large events in-house, working on the set of their movie It All Begins With A Song, and giving a young Taylor Swift her start. Deana Ivey is President and CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation.

A year after taking the reins of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC), 27-year NCVC vet Deana Ivey shares her in-depth Music City expertise and what's new in the destination. With a new NFL stadium and dreams of hosting a Super Bowl, in addition to phenomenal hotel and event venue growth in the last few years, Music City is hotter than a plate of Nashville Hot Chicken. Discover what the NCVC has been up to since the retirement of former bureau chief and industry icon Butch Spyridon retired, as well as what it's like to live in the "Capital of Country Music," where you just may bump shopping carts with a low-key celebrity when out on a grocery run.

Inside Politics host Pat Nolan is joined by Deana Ivey, newly appointed President of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.  On this edition of the show, we take a look at how tourism and hospitality performed in 2023 as a whole and what lies ahead for the future.  For more information about the program, visit the NewsChannel 5+ website at - https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deana Ivey, president and CEO of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp., discusses the city's decision to focus on the role of music as part of its branding story. She also highlights the importance of the city hosting a wide variety of its own events, the importance of influencers in a city filled with celebrities, and how Nashville has managed to compete with top-tier destinations. Subscribe to ensure you don't miss an episode of the Skift Meetings Podcast. Skift Meetings is defining the future of business events. Visit our website for the latest news, reports, reviews, and events.

Episode 346: This week on the show, we're enjoying another travel conference edition. Join us at Destinations International (DI) as we talk to a panel of distinguished guests from the tourism industry. With decades of combined experience, they delve into the world of careers and professional development in tourism. From the resilience of hospitality professionals to the importance of collaboration and partnerships, we want to share insights gained at DI. Butch Spyridon: President & CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation Catherine Jenkins: Marketing & Communications Manager at Kent County Tourism Corp Cheryl Kilday: President & CEO of Destination Myrtle Beach Darien Schaefer: President & CEO at Visit Pensacola, Inc. Darryl Leggieri: President at Discover Saratoga-Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau Gary Wheat: President & CEO at Visit Macon The Power of Partnerships: Success Stories Shared at Destinations International Each guest answered five questions about the value of events like Destinations International and why coming together with others in the travel and tourism industry makes you a better tourism professional. They share what the word partnership means to them and share the importance of collaboration in their roles. Butch Spyridon: President & CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation On the show, Butch discusses his 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and highlights the resilience and hardworking nature of those in the travel and tourism niche. He also emphasizes the importance of creating bonds and friendships in one's career and establishing a network. Butch also shares why he believes that experiences we enjoy during travel can be more valuable than material possessions. Catherine Jenkins: Marketing & Communications Manager at Kent County Tourism Corp Catherine shares that attending the conference has made her a better professional by providing opportunities to learn from industry experts and peers. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and partnerships in her success and how the travel and tourism communities provide support for her work. Overall, Catherine describes the DI conference as inspiring and exciting and a place that makes her feel ready to rejoin her colleagues in Kent County and start making plans for the future. Cheryl Kilday: President & CEO of Destination Myrtle Beach We welcome Cheryl back to the show to share her thoughts on Destination International as a place to access data about the travel and tourism industry, talk to the people who developed it, and interact with that information to get a deeper, better understanding than just reading it off of an online article. Cheryl also emphasizes the importance of peer-to-peer connection and why building a network and developing relationships at the conference is so helpful. Darien Schaefer: President & CEO at Visit Pensacola, Inc. Darien dives into why partnership is critical to what we do in destination marketing. He talks about the value of working with peer organizations in your destination and elaborates on why it is key to our success to build as many partnerships as we can. Darien also shares that his words for Destinations International in 2023 are beneficial and important. Darryl Leggieri: President at Discover Saratoga-Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau We're always looking to give newcomers to the travel and tourism industry a helping hand, and Darryl shared the advice he would offer. He highlights the importance of the bonds and friendships you create over your career and why establishing your network is so important. Darryl explains why he describes his experience at Destinations International as engaging and why he loves catching up with colleagues on the conference floor. Gary Wheat: President and CEO at Visit Macon Gary and I discuss the power of partnership. He describes how talking to and learning from his counterparts in the travel and tourism community with a shared understanding is therapeutic. As Gary shares his enthusiasm in creating a positive experience for travelers, his deep understanding of the travel and tourism industry is inspiring. Gary explains why his words for Destinations International in 2023 are friendship and validation. From the importance of networking and collaboration to the resilience and adaptability required in the face of challenges like the pandemic, these professionals share their insights and experiences. As they highlight the value of strong partnerships, continuous learning, and making a difference in their communities, it becomes clear that the tourism industry is not just about travel and hospitality—it's about forging connections, creating memorable experiences, and shaping the future of destinations. Stay tuned for the second part of our series, where we will continue to hear insights from travel experts at Destinations International. I have exciting news! I'm publishing my first book, Stronger Together: Building World-Changing Collaborations that Succeed. I'd love for you to join my very first book launch team to help me reach my goal of 50 Amazon reviews in the month of September. 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Nashville wasn't always the tourist destination it is today. Over the past three decades, the city has attracted high-level pro sports franchises, minted the nickname “Music City” into a brand, and become the bachelorette capital of the U.S. Like it or not, the tourism industry is booming in our town. And for the past 32 years, Butch Spyridon has been at the helm, running the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation. Now, as he prepares to step down as CEO at the end of this month, we invite him to reflect on his career and the consequences — intended and otherwise — of the city's growth. But first, WPLN contributor Tasha A.F. Lemley talks about the city's evolving approach to homeless encampments. Guest: Butch Spyridon, longtime CEO and president of NCVC

Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp CEO, Butch Spyridon joins the show to discuss the future of the MLB in Nashville, #Titans new stadium, and more!

Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp CEO and member of the Destinations International Board of Directors, Butch Spyridon, joins The Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org Chief Strategist, Stephen Ekstrom for this episode of the Business Class Podcast. Butch shares his professional journey, advice for new recruits, and critical lessons he's learned. He talks about how he developed his leadership style, his mentors, what it takes to build dedicated teams, and giving credit where credit is due. Business Class is brought to you by The Tourism Academy - harnessing the power of science, business psychology and adult education to advance the tourism industry and build sustainable economies. Learn how to engage your community, win over stakeholders and get more visitors at tourismacademy.org. Support the show

Butch Spyridon has led Nashville to become a $7B-a-year destination through its iconic Music City branding and image. Butch recounts some of the risks he took to put Nashville on the map, including the creation of two major destination-first films and embracing activations to bring in more tourists. Butch has been President/CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation since 1991.

For this first episode in a special two-part series of Destination on the Left episodes, I visited the Destinations International 2022 Annual Convention and spoke with several attendees who are experts in the travel and tourism industry. These convention attendees share valuable insights, and the common thread woven through our conversations was the importance of building strong relationships and partnerships for the future of destination marketing. I'm excited to share these mini-interviews, and I'm sure you'll find them invaluable in navigating your destinations' challenges. The brilliance each of these leaders shared is certain to be invaluable as we continue to navigate the pandemic. In this episode, you'll hear from these extraordinary leaders: Barry Biggar – President and CEO of Visit Fairfax Beth Gendler – President and CEO of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism Celestino Ruffini – CEO of Visit Beloit Dave Herrell – President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities Deana Ivey – President of Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp Dominic Bravo – CEO of Visit Cheyenne Jason Outman – CEO of Explore Branson Kelly Groff – President and CEO of Visit Montgomery Lance Woodworth – President and CEO of Destination Toledo Lindsey Steck – Marketing and Communications Manager for Visit Pensacola Insights on the Future of Destination Marketing at the Destinations International 2022 Annual Convention The Destinations International Annual Convention is a memorable industry event that brings together marketing specialists focusing on the travel and tourism industry to exchange ideas, share strategies and forge relationships. In 2022 the convention continued to focus on cultivating the need for marketers to take an innovative approach to overcoming the problems the industry has faced over the last two years and how they can continue to serve their communities. I was delighted to be able to speak to ten experts in the field about building successful partnerships, how to move through shared challenges, and get their insights on what they think the future of destination marketing will look like. Barry Biggar of Visit Fairfax Barry shares how the creation of the Northern Virginia Visitors Consortium has helped Visit Fairfax tap into visitors to Washington DC and how together, they can make a more significant difference in their region. He goes on to describe what Visit Fairfax does to continue to be relevant and the valuable lesson about connecting with the residents of the local communities that the pandemic taught them. Beth Gendler of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism Beth shares a recent example of a partnership with the local Fire Department Beach Safety Team that has worked well for her organization to improve the beach experience for visitors to the area. She also shares why workforce development is a problem for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism, how the pandemic exacerbated the problem, and their amazing education solution enabling them to move through the challenge and still provide their fabled southern hospitality. Celestino Ruffini of Visit Beloit Celestino explains the number one challenge for Visit Beloit, why community engagement is so low, and how his team is trying to ensure that residents feel connected to the travel and tourism industry. He highlights the reasons why he would use the word ‘visionary' to describe the Destinations International Annual Convention, not least because of the wonderful opportunities to share plans and strategies with others in the travel and tourism industry. Dave Herrell of Visit Quad Cities Dave details how Visit Quad Cities has collaborated to elevate their community by aligning more strongly with the Chamber of Commerce to create a tourism master plan through their new regional brand initiative, QC, That's Where. We also discuss why the Destinations International Annual Convention is a fantastic chance to connect with colleagues and take back so many valuable golden nuggets of information, inspiration, and insight to his community. Deana Ivey of Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp Deana discusses why the key to partnerships is going into it as a long-term relationship, not just a one-off. She shares why her organization goes into relationships like they're a marriage to be in it together and help each other out and describes why Jack Daniels has been a fantastic partner of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp for 30 years. We also dive into why a large part of the future of the travel and tourism industry includes ensuring residents are happy and proud that there's tourism in their locations and creating a balance that benefits the community and visitors alike. Dominic Bravo of Visit Cheyenne Dominic and I discuss the power of partnership, and he shares how Visit Cheyenne created their plan, engaged with partners on their vision, and put their plans into action as a team. Dominic also highlights the importance of being nimble and dynamic as a destination marketing organization and describes why he views the Destinations International Annual Convention as a game changer for marketers. Jason Outman of Explore Branson Jason talks with me about how Explore Branson works closely with one of their largest developers Bass Pro, and why an emphasis on relationships has led to a broader vision for the entire region. We discuss why funding is the number one issue facing Jason's organization currently, how they are overcoming the challenge, and continuing to advocate for their community. Kelly Groff of Visit Montgomery Kelly joined me to share how the pandemic contributed to Visit Montgomery building critical, long-lasting relationships and how that opportunity paved the way for the future of how they plan and approach their marketing and strategies together. She also digs into what she sees as the future for destination marketers and why she feels the Destinations International Annual Convention is bringing sunshine to the travel and tourism industry. Lance Woodworth of Destination Toledo Lance and I talk about the importance of clear expectations of what the goals are when partnering or collaborating. We discuss how to measure success and ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding the project. He also emphasizes the power of partnership when hosting large-scale events and shares the story of how his destination hosted the Solheim cup in 2021. Lindsey Steck of Visit Pensacola Lindsey, Destinations International 30 under 30 honoree, shares her insights on why destination marketers must be connected to their local community in order to tell the unique stories of the businesses and experiences that are found there. She describes why she believes that the future of destination marketing organizations hinges on their ability to continue being dynamic and engaging with others. The Future of DMOs All our visionary leaders shared why they believe that the future of successful destination marketing organizations lies in their ability to be flexible. We discuss the myriad ways in which relationship building has helped marketers do their best to serve the communities that they live in. I hope you enjoy this first part of the two-part Destinations International 2022 Annual Convention series. Next week, we'll catch up with several more exemplary leaders to dive into how they have overcome the challenges of the past two years, their vision of the future of destination marketing, and the importance of bringing the community with them in their mission. We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

Daily Titans Update, Watson's Titans Analysis, Mike Vrabel's press conference, Stat of the Day, Butch Spyridon talks future of Nissan Stadium, and Plaster's "Bet of the Day."

Episode 38 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!    This week we're joined by Marcus Whitney, Serial Entrepreneur and Minority Owner of the Nashville Soccer Club. We're talking Innovation in Healthcare, starting the Nashville Soccer Club, serial entrepreneurship, and more!  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!    About our Guest: From college-dropout, waiter to self-taught, successful entrepreneur.   Marcus Whitney is a Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors (JHI), the most active early-stage healthcare venture capital firm in America. Of JHI's funds, Marcus leads Jumpstart Nova, the first healthcare venture fund in America investing exclusively in Black founded and led startups.   Marcus is also co-founder and minority owner of Major League Soccer team, Nashville Soccer Club.   Marcus is the author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book "Create and Orchestrate", about claiming your Creative Power through entrepreneurship. His work has been featured by Entrepreneur, CNBC, Inc., NPR, Fast Company, and The Atlantic.    Marcus is a member of the board of Celtic Bank, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, Instruction Partners, OZ Arts, and Launch Tennessee.   Marcus actively competes in Jiu-Jitsu, and trains on the competition team at Renzo Gracie Nashville. He is married and has two adult sons.  Follow and contact:  Social: @themarcuswhitney marcuswhitney.com

Butch Spyridon from the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation joins Darren McFarland and Willy Daunic to discuss the World Cup not choosing Nashville for 2026 matches, former Tennessee governor Bill Haslam buying into the Predators' ownership group, and the latest on the Titans' stadium

-0:00, Jonathan Hutton of Outkick 360 talks Titans -16:30, Willy takes us down movie memory lane with Valley Girl -26:00, Butch Spyridon from the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation talks World Cup, Preds ownership, and Nissan Stadium -40:15, Reaction to Butch's comments on a variety of topics

NashvilleBanner.com Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business. Our guest this week is CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitor's Corp. How big is CMA Fest? Negotiations like for Titans new stadium Balancing public and private funding The benefits of a new stadium What events are lined up to come to Nashville? The arguments and pushback that is coming FIFA looming decision Is the World Cup coming to Nashville Bringing the World Cup draw to town The "no" he got that still stings Lamestream Sports is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Be sure to subscribe to the 440 YouTube page and turn on those notifications.

Rob and Danny welcome Heather Middleton, Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation. She's been with the organization since 2004.Heather discusses all the things that make Nashville a family travel destination and answers the burning question of when Nashville became the bachelorette capital of the world.  Neighborhoods. Nashville is a town made up of small communities and Heather talks about some of the neighborhoods that make this place special.  Activities. If you're coming to town to be sample some of the music Nashville is known for, there are many places to do that ranging from the Ryman auditorium to the Bluebird Cafe. Also plenty of non-music related activities like Hermitage, Cheekwood gardens, the Parthenon and more. Gaylord Opryland always has something going on throughout the year.  Festivals. The main festival associated with Nashville continues to be CMA Fan Fest. Heather talks about some of the activities surrounding this festival. This will be the first year Fan Fest is back since the pandemic. One thing that was surprising was the fact that most stages for Fan Fest are free! July 4th and New Years are the other two major events on the calendar and draw large crowds.  All this and more….make sure you listen to Episode 81 Nashville!

In this episode the guys chat with Marcus Whitney, the founding partner of Jumpstart Health Investors. Marcus breaks down his journey from college dropout, waiter to self-taught, successful entrepreneur. Tune in! More about Marcus: Marcus Whitney is Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, the most active venture capital firm in America focused on innovative, healthcare companies with a portfolio of over 100 companies. He recently launched Jumpstart Nova, the first Black healthcare venture fund in America. Marcus is also co-founder and minority owner of Major League Soccer team, Nashville Soccer Club. Marcus has been listed in the Power 100 by Nashville Business Journal, and has been featured by Inc., CNBC, Entrpereneur, Fast Company, and The Atlantic. Marcus is the author of the best selling book Create and Orchestrate, about claiming your Creative Power through entrepreneurship. Marcus is also the producer and host of The Creative Power Podcast, a podcast on all major platforms. Marcus is a member of the board of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, Instruction Partners and Launch Tennessee. Connect with Marcus: Website: https://www.marcuswhitney.com Book: https://createandorchestrate.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/30tolifepod/support

The Tennessee World Affairs Council in association with Belmont University Center for International Business and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Global Nashville with Karl Dean A Conversation with Ralph Schulz, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce President Tuesday, November 9th at 7:00pm CT Ralph Schulz President, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Karl F. Dean Global Nashville explores the issues and developments that mark the city and region as part of the global network. Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean talks with community leaders about their insights and perspectives. Join him on November 9th as he talks with Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce President Ralph Schulz to talk about business developments in the region. We should mention here our thanks to Mr. Schulz for standing in as a guest host of the "Global Nashville" program. In August he interviewed Butch Spridon, head of the Nashville Convention and Visitor Corporation. Mr. Schulz was a "Global Nashville" guest in January 2021 and in April 2020, talking about Nashville businesses' resilience in the face of Covid and new developments in the community from international investments to the prospects for immigration to the area. On Tuesday, November 9th, Mr. Schulz will be back with updates on the broad array of business issues in the region and his insights and perspectives on the global agenda in Nashville.

Roger talks with Marcus Whitney about how to execute a strategy to recognize and perpetuate CREATIVITY within yourself and the organization and have a much more confidence level in regard to your personal & professional growth!Marcus is a self-taught software developer, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist with a track record of success in all areas.Prior to co-founding Jumpstart Health Investors, he was the Director of Technology and Partner at Emma Email Marketing, acquired by Campaign Monitor, and Co-Founder at Clariture Health, a HIPAA compliant digital ad management platform, acquired by Trilliant Health.Marcus is the founder and General Partner of Jumpstart Nova, the first Black healthcare venture fund in America, launched in 2020 to make seed and Series A investments in promising Black-led healthcare companies. Marcus was the founder and CEO of the Health:Further conference, which operated from 2015-2018, adding thousands of leaders in health innovation from around the country to Jumpstart Health Investors' network. As Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, Marcus was the initial architect of the algorithm used to score over one thousand early-stage healthcare companies for consideration by Jumpstart Foundry, the firm's pre-seed index fund.Marcus has made his mark on the city of Nashville through a variety of avenues. Marcus brought professional soccer to the city as co-founder and minority owner of Major League Soccer team, Nashville Soccer Club. Marcus is also a member of the board of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, and Launch Tennessee. Marcus is the author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book "Create and Orchestrate", about claiming your Creative Power through entrepreneurship. Marcus has been featured by Entrepreneur, CNBC, Inc., NPR, Fast Company, and The Atlantic.

Investor, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and content creator – Marcus Whitney joins us as he talks about claiming your creative power through entrepreneurship. He discusses the ups and downs of this past year and the importance of taking time to focus on the long term. We talk about his historic career that serves as an inspiration to other entrepreneurs and creatives.From college-dropout, waiter to self-taught, successful entrepreneur. Marcus Whitney is Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, the most active venture capital firm in America focused on innovative, healthcare companies with a portfolio of over 100 companies. He recently launched Jumpstart Nova, the first Black healthcare venture fund in America. Marcus is also co-founder and minority owner of Major League Soccer team, Nashville Soccer Club. Marcus has been listed in the Power 100 by Nashville Business Journal, and has been featured by Inc., CNBC, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and The Atlantic. Marcus is the author of the best selling book Create and Orchestrate, about claiming your Creative Power through entrepreneurship. Marcus is also the producer and host of The Creative Power Podcast, a podcast on all major platforms. Marcus is a member of the board of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, Instruction Partners and Launch Tennessee.Marcus Whitneyhttps://www.marcuswhitney.com/Brought to you by Great Convo Media https://greatconvo.com/Subscribe: http://www.creativesovercocktails.com/Follow: https://www.instagram.com/coc_podcastLike: https://www.facebook.com/cocpodcastHostsEboné Merrimon https://www.instagram.com/deepsouleb/Brian Sexton https://www.instagram.com/iamspreadluv/Lonnell Matthews https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithlonnell/Liv https://www.instagram.com/livi_pourz_itup/Music Producer: A.B. Eastwoood https://www.instagram.com/a.b.eastwood/Creative Producer: Kamilah Sanders https://www.instagram.com/kivanoir/

Big Joe Dubin and Greg Pogue talk to Butch Spyridon about a range of topics including the controversy over transportainment vehicles, possible Titans stadium upgrades, trying to keep the tourism industry going through COVID and much more.

In Episode 53, Butch Spyridon talks about how Nashville has changed over the years and shares some stories behind some of the big events. You will hear about his younger years and how he never liked following the crowd. Butch Spyridon is the president and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC).  He […]

We go to church with Grammy, Emmy, and Dove Award-winning producer, Shannon Sanders. He explores his journey into music through the cultural eruption of Hip Hop to how he revolutionized radio as the founder of 102.1 FM The Ville. He talks about building on failures, listening with an open mind, and living a lifestyle of creativity. Shannon Sanders is nationally best-known for his Grammys (2), Emmys (2) and Dove (1) award. Not only is he the founder and program director of Nashville Scene's “2018 Best Soul Radio Station” pick, 102.1 FM The Ville and a National Trustee of the Recording Academy, Shannon is also a city commissioner for the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, a board member of the Nashville Ballet, a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Inc. and, he was one of the music industry leaders selected for Leadership Music's Class of 2017.If you were to ask people to describe Shannon, words like “super-producer” (he's worked with India.Arie, Jonny Lang, John Legend, Robert Randolph, just to name a few), “gifted musician” (he's served as co-musical director for India.Arie and Fisk Jubilee Singers Annual Spring Sing at the Ryman for several years), “amazing vocalist” (he was a mainstage artist at Nashville's 2018 July 4th Celebration), visionary and mentor are what you would probably hear most.Brought to you by Great Convo Media https://greatconvo.com/Subscribe to the newsletter for signature drink recipes, new music, inspiration, and free stuff: http://www.creativesovercocktails.com/Follow: https://www.instagram.com/coc_podcastLike: https://www.facebook.com/cocpodcastHostsEboné Merrimon https://www.instagram.com/deepsouleb/Brian Sexton https://www.instagram.com/iamspreadluv/Lonnell Matthews https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithlonnell/Audio Architect: Kamaal Malak https://www.instagram.com/kamaalmalak/Featured Cocktail: Old GloryCheck out the drink recipe on social and in our newsletterMentionsJust Play Entertainment: https://www.justplayentertainment.com/

In Episode 53, Butch Spyridon talks about how Nashville has changed over the years and shares some stories behind some of the big events. You will hear about his younger years and how he never liked following the crowd. Butch Spyridon is the president and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC).  He […]

The Tennessee World Affairs Council in association with Belmont University Center for International Business and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Global Nashville Guest Host Ralph Schulz in Conversation with Butch Spyridon A conversation about Nashville's "global brand" and the importance of tourism in building international bridges. Butch Spyridon, President/CEO, Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. "Global Nashville with Karl Dean" with guest host Ralph Schulz in Conversation with Butch Spyridon A conversation about Nashville's "global brand" and the importance of tourism in building international bridges. August 31, 2021 The metrics were clear before the pandemic crushed global hospitality. Nashville and Tennessee were experiencing a boom in the tourism sector. The #1 leisure destination in the United States, according to Global Traveler's Leisure Lifestyle Awards. Reader's Choice Award for Best Cities in the U.S., according to Conde Nast. A record-high $23 billion in visitor spending in the state in 2019 and trending higher, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Travel in Tennessee generated 195,000 jobs and $1.92 billion in state and local tax revenue -- saving Tennesseans in costs for public services. Nashville's attraction to visitors is global. The daily attraction of world-class music venues, cultural activities, sporting events and more, not to mention the city's mega-events are magnets for foreign visitors. Among the main industries that drive the economy, tourism is emblematic of international outreach and bridge building among the tens of thousands of foreign visitors who come to Tennessee and Nashville. The Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. web site says it all: Music is the universal language. Nashville - where music is inspired, created, recorded and performed. Music City is ready to be explored. Experience more music, food, and fashion than ever before. All are welcome to Music City! Watch this conversation as Nashville's Chamber President Ralph Schulz asks Nashville's visitor majordomo, Butch Spyridon, about the health of the region's hospitality industry and the contribution of tourism to Nashville's brand.

Today, I'm going to be talking about my hometown, Nashville, Tennessee. Joining me is Staci Flores, Tourism Sales Manager from the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, and we're going to get into vacationing in Nashville, what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of what Nashville has to offer.Support the Show.Contact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here

Butch Spyridon, CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp joined DDC to discuss new events coming to Nashville!

Butch Spyridon - CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. joins Blaine and Mickey to discuss the possibility of the NFL Combine, College Football Playoff, and more big events coming to Music City.

Butch Spyridon - CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. joins Blaine and Mickey to discuss the possibility of the NFL Combine, College Football Playoff, and more big events coming to Music City.

Originally from Nashville, TN, Chris Lisle has over 27 years experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked in a variety of roles including Production Designer, Lighting Designer, Production Manager, and Show Producer. Some of Chris' present and past clients include: Robert Plant, Jason Aldean, Judah and the Lion, Miranda Lambert, One Republic, Dave Koz, Danny Gokey, Sugarland, Billy Currington, Peter Frampton, Nick Carter, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Chris Young, Jennifer Nettles, Lee Brice, Kip Moore, Chase Rice, Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, IEBA, Sara Evans, Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, Lee Ann Womack, Phil Vassar, The Recording Academy (Grammy's), and many others. Chris is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Touring Career Workshop, a non-profit that serves as “Human Resources for Touring Production Professionals”. Chris is a former adjunct instructor at Belmont University, teaching classes on Production Design and Tour/Production Management. Chris is a 2016 graduate of Leadership Music, and is a member of the CMA, ACM, and the ESA (Event Safety Alliance).https://www.clldllc.com/

Originally from Nashville, TN, Chris Lisle has over 27 years experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked in a variety of roles including Production Designer, Lighting Designer, Production Manager, and Show Producer. Some of Chris’ present and past clients include: Robert Plant, Jason Aldean, Judah and the Lion, Miranda Lambert, One Republic, Dave Koz, Danny Gokey, Sugarland, Billy Currington, Peter Frampton, Nick Carter, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Chris Young, Jennifer Nettles, Lee Brice, Kip Moore, Chase Rice, Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, IEBA, Sara Evans, Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, Lee Ann Womack, Phil Vassar, The Recording Academy (Grammy’s), and many others. Chris is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Touring Career Workshop, a non-profit that serves as “Human Resources for Touring Production Professionals”. Chris is a former adjunct instructor at Belmont University, teaching classes on Production Design and Tour/Production Management. Chris is a 2016 graduate of Leadership Music, and is a member of the CMA, ACM, and the ESA (Event Safety Alliance). https://www.clldllc.com/

In an effort to raise money to feed people who are displaced from the Christmas morning bomb that went off on 2nd Ave in Downtown Nashville, we turned over The Music City Roundup into a fundraiser. it's not too late to donate.. venmo @nashvilleRR On the show today- Butch Spyridon- President and CEO of The Nashville Convention and Visitor's Corp. Buck McCoy- Downtown bombing survivor tells his story. Trey Cioccia- Downtown restaurant owner (the Black Rabbitt, Farm House) talks about 2020, and hopes for 2021. Sarah Turbett- Bartender at The Beer Seller- Talks about the state of bartenders and how we can help. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brandon-styll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-styll/support

Originally from Nashville, TN, Chris Lisle has over 27 years experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked in a variety of roles including Production Designer, Lighting Designer, Production Manager, and Show Producer. Some of Chris' present and past clients include: Robert Plant, Jason Aldean, Judah and the Lion, Miranda Lambert, One Republic, Dave Koz, Danny Gokey, Sugarland, Billy Currington, Peter Frampton, Nick Carter, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Chris Young, Jennifer Nettles, Lee Brice, Kip Moore, Chase Rice, Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, IEBA, Sara Evans, Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, Lee Ann Womack, Phil Vassar, The Recording Academy (Grammy's), and many others. Chris is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Touring Career Workshop, a non-profit that serves as “Human Resources for Touring Production Professionals”. Chris is a former adjunct instructor at Belmont University, teaching classes on Production Design and Tour/Production Management. Chris is a 2016 graduate of Leadership Music, and is a member of the CMA, ACM, and the ESA (Event Safety Alliance).https://www.clldllc.com/@thecareermusician@nomadsplace

Originally from Nashville, TN, Chris Lisle has over 27 years experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked in a variety of roles including Production Designer, Lighting Designer, Production Manager, and Show Producer. Some of Chris' present and past clients include: Robert Plant, Jason Aldean, Judah and the Lion, Miranda Lambert, One Republic, Dave Koz, Danny Gokey, Sugarland, Billy Currington, Peter Frampton, Nick Carter, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Chris Young, Jennifer Nettles, Lee Brice, Kip Moore, Chase Rice, Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, IEBA, Sara Evans, Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, Lee Ann Womack, Phil Vassar, The Recording Academy (Grammy's), and many others. Chris is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Touring Career Workshop, a non-profit that serves as “Human Resources for Touring Production Professionals”. Chris is a former adjunct instructor at Belmont University, teaching classes on Production Design and Tour/Production Management. Chris is a 2016 graduate of Leadership Music, and is a member of the CMA, ACM, and the ESA (Event Safety Alliance). https://www.clldllc.com/

We go to church with Grammy, Emmy, and Dove Award-winning producer, Shannon Sanders. He explores his journey into music through the cultural eruption of Hip Hop to how he revolutionized radio as the founder of 102.1 FM The Ville. He talks about building on failures, listening with an open mind, and living a lifestyle of creativity. Shannon Sanders is nationally best-known for his Grammys (2), Emmys (2) and Dove (1) award. Not only is he the founder and program director of Nashville Scene’s “2018 Best Soul Radio Station” pick, 102.1 FM The Ville and a National Trustee of the Recording Academy, Shannon is also a city commissioner for the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, a board member of the Nashville Ballet, a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Inc. and, he was one of the music industry leaders selected for Leadership Music’s Class of 2017.If you were to ask people to describe Shannon, words like “super-producer” (he’s worked with India.Arie, Jonny Lang, John Legend, Robert Randolph, just to name a few), “gifted musician” (he’s served as co-musical director for India.Arie and Fisk Jubilee Singers Annual Spring Sing at the Ryman for several years), “amazing vocalist” (he was a mainstage artist at Nashville's 2018 July 4th Celebration), visionary and mentor are what you would probably hear most.Brought to you by Great Convo Media https://greatconvo.com/Subscribe to the newsletter for signature drink recipes, new music, inspiration, and free stuff: http://www.creativesovercocktails.com/Follow: https://www.instagram.com/coc_podcastLike: https://www.facebook.com/cocpodcastHostsEboné Merrimon https://www.instagram.com/deepsouleb/Brian Sexton https://www.instagram.com/iamspreadluv/Lonnell Matthews https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithlonnell/Audio Architect: Kamaal Malak https://www.instagram.com/kamaalmalak/Featured Cocktail: Old GloryCheck out the drink recipe on social and in our newsletterMentionsJust Play Entertainment: https://www.justplayentertainment.com/

In this episode of The Win-Win Effect™ Podcast, Chris Ross and Wes Baiz chop it up with a former college dropout, waiter to self-taught, successful serial entrepreneur, Marcus Whitney.He is the CEO of Health:Further, a strategic advisory firm working with leading healthcare organizations to navigate disruptive change; as well as a Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, the most active venture capital firm in America focused on innovative, healthcare companies with a portfolio of over 100 companies.Marcus is also co-founder and minority owner of the Major League Soccer team, Nashville Soccer Club.Marcus has been listed in the Upstart 100 by Upstart Business Journal, Power 100 by Nashville Business Journal, and has been featured in Inc., Techcrunch, Fast Company, and The Atlantic.Marcus is the author of the upcoming book Create and Orchestrate, about claiming your Creative Power through entrepreneurship. Marcus is also the producer and host of Marcus Whitney LIVE, an interview show live-streamed M-F 12 Central on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter and Twitch, and Marcus Whitney's Audio Universe, a podcast on all major platforms.Marcus is a member of the board of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, Instruction Partners, and an Arts Commissioner for the city of Nashville. Connect with and JOIN FREE COMMUNITY  Community Content About CHRIS ROSS® Booking The WIN-WIN Effect WINJECT TV Already have an account? Log In First Name * Last Name * Password * Confirm Password *

The Tech Humanist Show explores how data and technology shape the human experience. It's recorded live each week in a live-streamed video program before it's made available in audio format. Hosted by Kate O’Neill. About this episode's guest: Marcus Whitney is Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, the most active venture capital firm in America focused on innovative, healthcare companies with a portfolio of over 100 companies. He is also co-founder and minority owner of Major League Soccer team, Nashville Soccer Club. Marcus is the author of the best-selling book Create and Orchestrate, about claiming your Creative Power through entrepreneurship. He is also the producer and host of Marcus Whitney LIVE, an interview show live-streamed M-F 12 Central on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter and Twitch, and Marcus Whitney’s Audio Universe, a podcast on all major platforms. Marcus is a member of the board of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, Instruction Partners and an Arts Commissioner for the city of Nashville. He has been listed in the Upstart 100 by Upstart Business Journal, Power 100 by Nashville Business Journal, and has been featured in Inc., Techcrunch, Fast Company, and The Atlantic. He tweets as @MarcusWhitney. This episode streamed live on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

Join #1 hit songwriter Kirsti Manna for this week on KIRSTIcast talks about what it means to live a good life, authentic to oneself. #Producer Bill Warner of #WarnerWorks in Nashville exchanges quips with Kirsti throughout the #podcast.The Shero Spotlight guest is teen sensation, singer/songwriter Ava Paige. The Nash segment spotlights Nashville Convention and Tourism bureau’s Good to Go initiative to re-open Nashville safely. Meow Not Bow Wow touches on training your cat.

Thanks for joining us on Episode 12 with our guest Butch Spyridon, President & CEO at Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. The Traveling Podcast is hosted by industry veterans Dan Sherman and Ryan Barth, CMP.In this episode we'll touch on the top stories in group business travel, live events and sports (subscribe to the Market in a Minute newsletter). In addition, Butch will share his thoughts on reinventing Nashville through developing a long-term destination branding strategy, driving group business demand, selling the NFL on hosting one of their largest live events ever and leading through crisis. Butch SpyridonPresident & CEONashville CVCLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/butch-spyridon-120a399/ Bio: Butch Spyridon has served as the head of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC) since 1991. Under his leadership, the NCVC has led the strategic development of Nashville’s hospitality industry, and Music City has evolved into a top global destination, generating over $7 billion in visitor spending annually.During Butch’s tenure, the NCVC has been involved with development initiatives that include the Tennessee Titans, Bridgestone Arena, July 4th, New Year’s Eve, the Music City Center, Music City Walk of Fame, and the city’s branding. He also helped lead efforts to bring British Airways’ nonstop flight to London in 2018 and he led the recruitment and execution of the 2019 NFL Draft, which became the most successful event in NFL history.In addition, the NCVC has produced two award-winning documentary films, winning Silver Lion Awards at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Combined with the NCVC ongoing sales and marketing initiatives, Nashville hotel demand has grown faster than any other top 30 US city since 2013 and was named a top destination in the world by multiple publications for eight consecutive years.Spyridon serves on the Executive Committee of the U.S. Travel Association and as Chair of Destinations International.Raised in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Spyridon graduated from Vanderbilt University. He is a graduate of the Institute of Comparative Political and Economic Systems at Georgetown University. He and his wife, Sunny, have four children and five grandchildren.The Traveling Podcast is Presented by: HIP NetworkHIP Network is a B2B digital media company shaping the hospitality industry’s agenda with expertly curated content that fuels growth. To learn more, please visit www.HipNetwork.comSupport the show (http://www.hipnetwork.com/traveling-podcast)

Welcome to episode #734 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #734 - Host: Mitch Joel. Years back, we had unconferences. Gatherings of interesting people who would make up the contents of the conference on the spot. You could speak, contribute, whatever... as you wish. BarCamp Nashville invited me to come and take part back in 2007 (thanks, Dave Delaney). That's where I first met Marcus Whitney, who was one of the organizers. Watching his ascent over the years has not been surprising to me. I could sense his work ethic and desire for success when we first met. Marcus is now CEO of Health:Further (a strategic advisory firm in the healthcare space). He's also a Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors (one of the most active venture capital firms in America focused on innovative, healthcare companies with a portfolio of over 100 companies). Want more? He's also co-founder and minority owner of Major League Soccer team, Nashville Soccer Club. His brand new book, Create and Orchestrate, is about claiming your creative power through entrepreneurship. Marcus is also the producer and host of Marcus Whitney Live, a livestream interview show, and Marcus Whitney’s Audio Universe (his podcast). Marcus is a member of the board of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, Instruction Partners and an Arts Commissioner for the city of Nashville. Not inspired at work these days? Try this episode. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:05:45. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Marcus Whitney. Create and Orchestrate. Marcus Whitney Live. Marcus Whitney’s Audio Universe. Health:Further. Jumpstart Health Investors. Follow Marcus on Instagram. Follow Marcus on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

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Nashville Convention & Tourist Corp. (@visitmusiccity) CEO & President Butch Spyridon Joined The @ThePoguester & @JonBurton32 Show To Talk Possibility Of Hosting Another #NFLDraft in Nashville-

Nashville Convention & Visitor Corporation President & CEO Butch Spyridon is lobbying for the NHL to finish the regular season in Nashville.

President/CEO at the Nashville Convention and Vistors Bureau Butch Spyridon joins Darren, Daunic and Chase to discuss the lastest on how Nashville is getting through the pandemic. 

In the final hour of the show, Darren McFarland, Willy Daunic and Chase McCabe talks with President/CEO at the Nashville Convention and Vistors Bureau Butch Spyridon, the latest eposides of The Last Dance. - Butch Spyridon  - The latest eposides of The Last Dance (17:41) - Final thoughts (43:26)

Butch Spyridon, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation, talks about the impact Covid19 is having to the city of Nashville, the loss of jobs and more.

Butch Spyridon, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation, talks about the impact Covid19 is having to the city of Nashville, the loss of jobs and more.

Butch Spyridon – President and CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation – talks about the tornado recovery efforts and says “Nashville Is Open!”

Butch Spyridon – President and CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation – talks about the tornado recovery efforts and says “Nashville Is Open!”

In this episode, host, Dean Wegner is joined by his good friend, and great American, Butch Spyridon.Butch has served as president and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation (NCVC) since 1991. In his almost 30 years of leadership, Butch has helped elevate Nashville to one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world. Butch is a visionary leader and a master of branding and sales. You'll be inspired by his story of success and decades of dedication to growing the city of Nashville.

The president of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. outlines the many activities, strategies they have used to successfully promote Nashville, TN. around the nation and the world. Recently, the NFL held its 3-day 2019 draft in Nashville. Visitors to the city topped 600,000 over the 3 days setting the attendance record for the NFL draft attendance. Using the many famous musicians in Music City to promote the town. Helping to fund the national TV show "Nashville" help give very positive visibility to Nashville. Using a variety of "Influencers" to promote Nashville as they travel the nation and the world. This 22 minute program is well worth your time. Podcast video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV71euL8Y-c&t=14s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-c-woolfolk/message

Butch Spyridon, President and CEO of Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, discusses Nashville hosting the #NFLDraft and the possibility of future sporting events for the city.

Butch Spyridon, President and CEO of Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, discusses Nashville hosting the #NFLDraft and the possibility of future sporting events for the city.

On today's OTP: Road to Nashville, Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation President/CEO Butch Spyridon talks all things about Draft weekend logistics, including suggestions for families. And we preview the top offensive linemen in the upcoming NFL draft with TitansOnline's Jim Wyatt.

On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Deana Ivey, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. to talk about everything Nashville to help us prepare for WOCNext 2019, June 23-26 at the Music City Center. WOCNext is an event for WOC nurses and other healthcare professionals dedicated to providing expert care to patients with wound, ostomy, and incontinence needs. With nearly 60 speakers and over 50 sessions to choose from this year, attendees will leave WOCNext with diverse knowledge and insights into how to best identify, care for, and overcome some of the most challenging issues facing their patient populations. Listen in to learn more about the sights, sounds, attractions and food to look forward to in Music City while attending WOCNext 2019! For additional information about WOCNext 2019, visit wocnext.org. If you’re interested in learning more about what Nashville has to offer, click here.

OUTDOOR LOVERS!!  Jeff and Rien head off to the Big Rock Outdoor Expo to talk fishing, hunting and industry highlights with some of the world’s leading experts. Casey Kelly of Pautzke baits invites us in and hosts the podcast on location at the Nashville Convention center. During the journey, we speak with Casey, as well as the owners of Huck Buckets, Chase Baits and a field rep from GSM.

Butch Spyridon of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp shares the latest on Nashville's World Cup bid following USA vs. Mexico at Nissan Stadium.

Reports are Nashville will host the 2019 NFL Draft, we talk the process of landing an event of this magnitude with Butch Spyridon of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp

The Wake Up Zone discusses the possibility of Nashville hosting the 2019 NFL Draft with Butch Spyridon, President of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.