Podcasts about tourism association

With the WM Phoenix Open just weeks away, Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association's Garrick Taylor tells Arizona's Morning News just how much the golf industry impacts the state's tourism and economy.  

John Maytham speaks to Kgomotso Ramothea CEO of African Travel and Tourism Association, about a warning they have issued to travelers about tensions and violence in Mozambique following the confirmation of election results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John David joins Mark to discuss the upcoming "mega decade" of sports in the U.S., featuring events from the FIFA World Cup to the Olympics. Learn how communities large and small are tapping in, and discover the resources Sports ETA offers to help destinations score big in the competitive world of sports tourism. John David is the CEO of the Sports Events and Tourism Association.

A hop, skip and jump away from Sydney, the Hunter Valley is renowned as the birthplace of Australian wine. And yet this is far from ideal wine territory: hot, sticky, often stormy. So how did this tiny wine region come to play such an outsize role in Ozzie wine's history and evolution?Join us to find out why as we chew the cud with Hunter legend Bruce Tyrrell (sample quote: ‘I'm the luckiest man in the wine industry') and winemaker Xanthe Hatcher (‘The Hunter's a region of extremes…') We touch on everything from French pick-pockets to oysters and, 'oblivion for a dollar fifty'. We explore how Hunter Semillon became an idiosyncratic global classic whose naturally low alcohol, refreshing, distinctive and food-friendly style paradoxically mean it's well suited to the wine drinkers of today. (But it wasn't always going to be this way – at one stage the wines had enough acidity, ‘to take the enamel off your teeth!') And we also look beyond Semillon to other Hunter staples like Chardonnay and Shiraz as well as future bets like Fiano.Thanks to the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association and Wine Australia for sponsoring this episode. As ever, all opinions and recommendations are entirely our own. And thanks to you for tuning in. We love to hear from you so please do get in touch! Send us a voice message via Speakpipe. Or you can find contact info, together with all details from this episode including full wine recommendations, on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S6 E2 - Hunter Valley: History to High JinksInstagram: @susieandpeter

Donovan White, director of tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's annual conference about Jamaica's "Trip Five" strategy aimed at achieving five million visitors and $5 billion in tourism earnings within five years. White highlights the record-breaking tourism numbers for 2023, infrastructure improvements, the focus on new markets and the importance of the tourism workforce. For more information, visit www.VisitJamaica.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Andrea Franklin, CEO of Barbados Tourism, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's 42nd annual conference about efforts to increase Barbados airlift and hotel rooms, and attract major sports events and more. For more information, visit www.VisitBarbados.org. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

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Leila McDougall… There's not a lot she hasn't done. In her own words, she's had ‘a very elaborate career path'. Fashion designer, school teacher, showgirl, and now film maker; the latter, possibly her greatest role yet.   Just a Farmer is an independent film, set in rural Victoria, exploring ‘generational trauma, love, loss, and the undeniable resilience of a farming community in the face of tragedy'. It's a must watch, a difficult watch at times, but brilliant none the less.    Growing up on a property in Walcha, in the New England area of New South Wales, Leila was driven to not only produce but star in the film through her own personal experiences with mental health. Despite having no prior experience, Leila is completely incredible in her starring role in the film, and beautifully depicts the challenges of rural life.  This episode is brought to you thanks to the support of Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association. Are you ready for a winter escape? Welcome to the Hunter Valley, New South Wales' premier wine region. Picture this: crisp winter air, beautiful shiraz and cozy fireside lounges. It's the perfect getaway. Enjoy wine tastings at award-winning wineries and savour gourmet food crafted from local produce. Need some adventure? Try hot air ballooning over vineyards or unwind with a spa day at luxurious retreats. So, pack your bags and discover the magic of Hunter Valley this winter. Visit winecountry.com.au/winter to plan your trip today. Here's to the good life!

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In 2019, the Sports Events and Tourism Association, or Sports ETA, embarked on an ambitious State of the Industry report to attempt to put a value on the economic impact derived from sports events and sports-related travel. The timing was fortuitous as it set a baseline for future studies just before the pandemic. In 2022, a second report analyzed the pace of recovery from that pandemic, looking at data from 2020 and 2021. But the latest report arguably paints the fullest pictureyet not just at how the industry has recovered, but how it continues to thrive. The headline numbers are that sports-related travel had a $52.2 billion direct economic impact in 2023. More than 200 million travelers were reported, generating more than 73 million room nights. But perhaps most impressive of all, some 63 percent of destinations surveyed said that sports are their largest generator of room nights. Think about that statistic for a moment and you can start to grasp the true power and potential of this market. John David took over as Sports ETA's president and CEO last year after decades as an event organizer and executive himself at USA BMX. So his perspective, and his support of continuing this vital research, are the perfect match to wade into the details of the full report. And Greg Pepitone from Tourism Economics, as the lead researcher in the project, also brings his perspective on where sports fit into the mix since his organization is one of the leading data providers for the overall travel industry. In this discussion, we talk with John and Greg about the not only the headline numbers in the report, but deeper insights that were analyzed about how event organizers make their decisions on locations, what kinds of services travelers are spending their money on, which areas of the country are sourcing the most events and much, much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About the Guest:Allie Bynum is a dedicated advocate for the promotion and sustainability of tourism in Northeast Tennessee. She serves as the Membership and Marketing Curator for the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the region's economic and community growth. Outside of her role, Allie hosts her own podcast, "Meet Me in Tennessee," collaboratively produced by Maypop Media, where she explores activities, events, and the scenic beauty of Northeast Tennessee. Growing up in Bowmantown, Allie's passion for the outdoors was kindled by her early experiences in nature, a theme that resonates deeply with her work and personal interests.Episode Summary:In this enriching episode of the podcast, host Colin Johnson welcomes Allie Bynum from the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association to discuss her role in the organization and her love for the region's burgeoning arts, culture, and outdoor scenes. The conversation provides a glimpse into the vibrant life of Northeast Tennessee, as Allie shares personal anecdotes and professional insights alike.Opening with the bustling energy of downtown Johnson City and the unique downtown art scene, Allie expresses a fondness for the local murals and the niche community that Johnson City has fostered. She emphasizes the local vibe of the merchants and farm-to-table goods and services that speak to her deeply. As the talk broadens to encompass Northeast Tennessee, Allie details her work with the tourism association, how they attract visitors, and the substantial $841 million economic impact tourism brings to the region.Key Takeaways:Allie Bynum is intensely passionate about Northeast Tennessee, underscoring the region's unique art scene, community vibe, and local businesses.The Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association plays a crucial role in driving economic and community growth, with Allie at the helm of membership and marketing efforts.Hiking and the outdoors hold a special place in Allie's heart, with Roan Mountain being her top destination for its feeling of seclusion and natural beauty.There's an ongoing goal within the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association to increase membership and awareness, with Allie spearheading innovative marketing campaigns.Allie's podcast, "Meet Me in Tennessee," is a valuable resource for those looking to explore and understand the region's offerings more intimately.Notable Quotes:"So Johnson City was coming to town for us…we didn't have dollar generals on every roadblock corner side, so we had to drive 35, 40 minutes to get to Walmart or the grocery store." - Allie Bynum reflecting on her rural upbringing."I can tell you that tourism brings in $841 million economic impact to northeast Tennessee." - Allie highlighting the importance of tourism."My first vivid memory ever…is being on a backpack on my father's back overlooking a waterfall." - Allie on one of her earliest inspirations for her love of the outdoors."We are so blessed and fortunate for the amount of parks and green spaces that we do have already." - Allie advocating for the appreciation of the region's natural resources.Resources:Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association website: Northeast Tennessee TourismAllie's Podcast: "Meet Me in Tennessee" available on Spotify, Apple Music, & YouTubeMake sure to tune in to the full episode for a deep dive into why Johnson City and Northeast Tennessee are such exceptional places to live, work, and play. Stay connected with the podcast for more fascinating conversations that bring the stories and experiences of notable individuals right to your ears.

There's doubts a potential raising of the international visitor levy will impact tourism numbers.  Overseas visitors pay $35 collected through visa applications, which is evenly split between conservation and tourism.  Speaking at the TRENZ conference, Tourism Minister Matt Doocey says that advice he's received shows it would have to rise to about $42 in today's market.  Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association chair Haydn Marriner told Mike Hosking that's just the cost of business.  He says to expect the same value from that $35 today is to ignore everything we've always had.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My conversation today is an exclusive chat with the CEO of Africa's Eden Tourism Association, Jillian Blackbeard. She tells me the main objective of Africa's Eden is to drive travel and tourism that positively contribute to society and the local/regional economy. Africa's Eden is a private sector-driven organisation representing Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, undertaking an ambitious destination marketing strategy and campaign at all levels of the tourism supply chain.   Jillian's passion lies in African tourism and Conservation, she has been leading the industry for over 10 years specifically in marketing, first for a Southern African hotel and resort chain, followed by 5 years as director for marketing and product development at Botswana Tourism Organisation, followed by Director for Africa for The World Travel and Tourism Association. She is now the CEO of Africa's Eden Tourism Association, the first purely private sector driven organisation representing Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, undertaking an ambitious destination marketing strategy and campaign at all levels of the tourism supply chain. Jillian's passions extend to conversation, managing the Tlhokomela Endangered Wildlife Trust for 5 years and continues to support projects that link tourism with conservation. Over the past years, she has spoken at international conferences and events on the importance of intra-African travel and opportunities and challenges for the sector across the African continent.

It's about to become more expensive to complete the country's Great Walks.  The Department of Conservation is increasing prices in July for the first time in four years.  Hut and campsite prices will rise by 18% for all walks except Paparoa.  Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association chair Haydn Marriner told Mike Hosking that there's a two-year waiting period for businesses to change their costs.  He says it will be built into the costs and while the increase is quite high, crews and businesses do a heap of work to maintain the walks.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lewisporte is about to have a new tourism strategy....one that organizers think will make the town a hub for visitors to the area and connect all of the surrounding communities. Lewisporte is growing, with bakeries, cafes, shops, restaurants, and Airbnbs. Haley Kinden is one of the people spearheading the Tourism Association. She owns Kinden's Bakery and Cafe, and spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power..

In this episode of MsInterPReted, we're talking about tourism in Tennessee. Tennessee tourism generated $29 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 141 million visitors to the state in 2022, Tennessee ranks 11th in the nation for travel spending, the highest rank ever for our state. Tennessee has approximately 13, 372 restaurants in the state, which is roughly one restaurant per every 500 people if you look at our population numbers and over 1600 hotels. Sarah Beth is the CEO and president of the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association. Her experience includes being Executive Director of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail and before that was also a part of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development as the Middle Tennessee Division Manager. HospitalityTN represents the interests of Tennessee's lodging, dining, and tourism establishments and the related businesses involved in the hospitality & tourism industry. Kim Mitchell joined the Blount Partnership in July 2014 after serving the past 2 ½ years as the special events coordinator for the Helen Ross McNabb Center where she contributed to the successful planning, management and execution of many Blount County special events with specific responsibility for achieving all fundraising goals and community awareness objectives. Her position with the Blount Partnership consists of recruiting events in the areas of leisure, business and group travel to the county for overnight stays.   A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Mitchell has worn many hats in a variety of industries during her career ranging from being director of catering for a national hotel chain to serving as a marketing and public relations specialist for a local marketing group. Topics Discussed:·        What brought these two professionals to the tourism industry·        They describe the tourism boom they see in their respective geographic locations·        How the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association partners with tourism businesses·        The tactics most effective in getting the word out to travelers about all that Tennessee has to offer·        The rise of outdoor adventure and leisure travel ·        The influence of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail on tourism·        What's on the horizon for Tennessee tourism

St. Lucia is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Paul Collymore is the CEO of The Landings Resort & Spa along with being the St. Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association, and a wealth of information. He tells us why his country is seeing such a spike in tourism and why The Landings Resort & Spa is the best place to stay when visiting.

St. Lucia is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Paul Collymore is the CEO of The Landings Resort & Spa along with being the St. Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association, and a wealth of information. He tells us why his country is seeing such a spike in tourism and why The Landings Resort & Spa is the best place to stay when visiting.

House Committee on Natural Resources Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses and Testimony Mr. Justin Ahasteen Executive Director Navajo Nation Washington Office Washington, DC https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-AhasteenJ-20240215.pdf Ms. Sherry Rupert CEO American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Albuquerque, New Mexico https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-RupertS-20240215.pdf Mr. Lance Morgan President and CEO Ho-Chunk, Inc. Winnebago, Nebraska https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-MorganL-20240215.pdf Mr. Raymond Bacon Executive Director Yurok Economic Development Corporation Klamath, California [Minority witness] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-BaconR-20240215.pdf Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415536 Hearing Notice: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD001.pdf Hearing Memo: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD002.pdf

The Hawaiʻi Lodging and Tourism Association shares its thoughts on tourist safety and the hold on promoting tourism on Maui; the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reflects on the impacts of its first Native Hawaiian scientist-in-charge; and an architect and a neuroscientist discuss a new, innovative design for permanent housing in Maui

Joe Iturri brings nearly 30 years of hospitality experience to Caesars Republic Scottsdale, previously serving as General Manager of Saguaro Scottsdale for nine years, the opening Director of Sales and Marketing at W Scottsdale for six years, and Regional Director of Revenue Management for all of Starwood's Southwest hotels for 13 years. During his tenure with Starwood, he was also a leader in their process improvement effort, acting as a “Black Belt" in Six Sigma at the Phoenician Resort. A Scottsdale resident with longstanding roots in the community. Joe Iturri serves on many boards in the community, including Vice Chair of the Board at Experience Scottsdale Education Chair at the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association, (AZLTA), is a board member of Scottsdale Police Chief Walther's Community Engagement Group and the Scottsdale Police Foundation. About Caesars Republic ScottsdaleCaesars Republic Scottsdale is a new lifestyle hotel experience and the first non-gaming hotel by Caesars Entertainment in the United States. Located adjacent to Scottsdale's premier luxury retail destination, Scottsdale Fashion Square, the new concept taps into the unique pulse of the surrounding city to form a one-of-a-kind experience. The 11-story, 265-room hotel and conference center is scheduled to open in February 2024.

The Indigenous Tourism Association in Canada wants to help northern Indigenous businesses get accredited. So they can have access to promotion and funding. They're holding workshops to help.

Ninety percent of Queenstown hostels and backpackers are at capacity ahead of summer.  It comes as a third of hostels have shut down post pandemic, and many tourism operators are expecting a surge in visitors over the next few months.  Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association Chairman Haydn Marriner told Kate Hawkesby that he's putting it down to a lack of available housing in Queenstown.  He says the massive oversupply of Airbnbs is causing huge problems for the region's rental market.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Good Morning, Good News” News Director Greg Taylor talks with Char Harris, President of The West Coast of Wisconsin Business & Tourism Association! They promote the Villages of Bay City, Maiden Rock, Stockholm, Pepin, and Nelson. Greg and Char talk about the upcoming Women's Weekend.

S4 E1 PORT NOARLUNGA BLUES FESTIVAL, Interview with Sue and Danny Filmer from SUEDAN. Danny and Sue Filmer join host/creator Di Spillane for Season Four Episode One of the limited series of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series to discuss their involvement in this year's Port Noarlunga Blues Festival which runs over 3 days starting on Friday the 24th of November 2023. Dan and Sue are members of the Port Noarlunga Blues Festival committee and they join me to discuss the planning and their experiences as new members on the committee who have been assigned with the task of scheduling all of the solo and duo acts that will be appearing this year. Sue and Dan discuss the scheduled events, what they have learned so far in this new role and where you can see the blues and roots duo SUEDAN perform this year during the festival. The Port Noarlunga Blues Festival launched in November 2017 with performances from over 40 bands and artists, and due to the success of that launch, the Business and Tourism Association special committee, formed an incorporated organisation to develop the festival into an annual event. Various local businesses including the Port Noarlunga hotel, cafes, restaurants, sporting clubs, and the Port Noarlunga Arts Centre, play host over the three days to a variety of both free and ticketed musical performances from a very impressive lineup of both local and national acts. On Friday the 24th of November SUEDAN are the opening act at the Port Noarlunga Hotel, this impressive lineup includes a solo performance by Kelly Brouhama, and closing the evening will be the rocking blues band all the way from Bali The UNB'ROCKEN! And You can see them all for Free! Suedan return to the Port Noarlunga Hotel on Saturday the 25th, where the lineup wil include a total of 8 performance starting with The Youth performances from 10am to 2pm, Frankie and Savva at 5pm, Rob and Beck at 6pm, Steve Eales at 7pm, and Rhyley McGrath at 8pm. And then at 9pm Suedan return along with the 2 acts from the previous evening to follow at 10 and 11pm. With over 110 performances over the 3 days which includes a mix of ticketed and free events you would be crazy to miss this year's festival. To see a full list of events please go to the Port Noarlunga website where you can alo purchase festival tickets: https://portnoarlungabluesfestival.com.au/firebox/get-ready-2023/ For information about SUEDAN please go to their website:https://suedan.com.au/ Please follow this podcast series on your preferred podcast listening platform. All links to podcast and socials can be found on the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Linktree: https://linktr.ee/banditaboutpodcastseries Theme song written by Catherine Lambert and Michael Bryant for the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series. BAND IT ABOUT Host/Creator Di Spillane #musicinterview #banditabout #portnoarlungabluesfestival #rootsandblues #suedan #portnoarlungasouthaustralia #adelaidemusicscene --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dianne-spillane/message

Season 4 of the BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series starts Friday the 20th of October, 2023. This limited season will include interviews with some of the organisers and performers for this year's Port Noarlunga Blues Festival which starts on Friday the 24th of November running through to Sunday the 26th of November 2023. The Port Noarlunga Blues Festival launched in November 2017 with performances from over 40 bands and artists, and due to the success of that launch, the Business and Tourism Association special committee, formed an incorporated organisation to develop the festival into an annual event. Various local businesses including the Port Noarlunga hotel, cafes, restaurants, sporting clubs, and the Port Noarlunga Arts Centre, play host over the three days to a variety of both free and ticketed musical performances from a very impressive lineup of acts. For more information and to purchase tickets please go to the Port Noarlunga Blues Festival website. https://portnoarlungabluesfestival.com.au/firebox/get-ready-2023/ Di Spillane - BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast Series Host/Creator #musicinterview #musicinterviewpodcast #southaustralianmusicscene --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dianne-spillane/message

  Lionel van der Walt and Joe Lynch discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech, which is exactly what Raft does. Lionel is the Chief Growth Officer of Raft, an intelligent logistics platform that automates AP invoices, customs, shipping documents, and pre-alert workflows significantly reducing manual work while increasing accuracy and compliance for freight forwarders and customs brokers. About Lionel van der Walt Lionel van der Walt is currently the Chief Growth Officer at Raft and an industry thought leader on sustainability in supply chain with over 20 years of international executive leadership experience. He began his career in the South African Air Force and later spent more than a decade with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he held various leadership positions in South Africa, Spain, and the United States, including President of Cargo Network Services Corp., IATA's U.S. cargo subsidiary. Lionel served as Chief Executive Officer at the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), then as President and Chief Executive Officer, Americas, followed by Global Chief Commercial Officer at PayCargo. He has also been a member of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and PayCargo's Board of Directors. Lionel holds an MBA in Strategy and General Management from Milpark Business School in South Africa and has also qualified as an Air Traffic Controller and Aircraft Maintenance Technician. About Raft Raft is the intelligent logistics platform that's rewriting the technology playbook for freight forwarders and customs brokers in the automation era. They empower their customers to drive efficiency and deliver more value to their end-customers by automating and orchestrating the entire shipment lifecycle—from operations, finance, customs, and sales to visibility and emissions reporting. Raft combines the power of unified data, communications, and workflows with the speed and scale of AI and third-party connectivity, freeing up teams to focus on higher value work while reducing costs and driving profitability. Founded in 2017, Raft serves 60 freight forwarders in 30+ countries globally, including several of the A&A's Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List, and is used to manage over 300k shipments per month, saving its customers up to 2 hours on every shipment. Key Takeaways: Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech Lionel van der Walt is the Chief Growth Officer of Raft, an intelligent logistics platform that automates AP invoices, customs, shipping documents, and pre-alert workflows significantly reducing manual work while increasing accuracy and compliance for freight forwarders and customs brokers. In the podcast interview, Lionel and Joe discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech. Raft is a technology company that specializes in AI and machine learning The company was founded in 2017 by co-founders James Coombes (CEO) and Nisarg Mehta (CTO) Raft's mission is to transform global supply chain execution with AI Raft helps key players in the logistics industry apply AI to their daily tasks and customer interactions Raft's intelligent logistics platform is used to manage 300k shipments per month, saving its customers up to 2 hours on every shipment Raft serves more than 60 freight forwarders in 30+ countries globally, including several of those featured in the A&A's Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List The company is headquartered in London, and also has offices in Chicago and Mumbai Learn More About Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech Lionel on LinkedIn Raft on LinkedIn Raft website Episode Sponsor: Port X Logistics Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Join John Williams and Julia Munsey with special guest Tony Cameron Executive Directoor of the Maine Tourism Association for this weeks Business Outreach!

Experience Scottsdale President & CEO Rachel Sacco has been an integral part of the highly regarded Arizona destination marketing organization since 1986. She joined the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce that year to lead its tourism division, which became the convention and visitors bureau in 1987. In 2001, Experience Scottsdale – then known as the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau – officially separated from the Chamber to become a stand-alone, non-profit organization with Sacco as its first president and CEO.Over the years, Sacco has been inducted into Scottsdale's History Hall of Fame, the Arizona State University College of Public Programs' Alumni Chapter Hall of Fame, the Arizona Governor's Tourism Hall of Fame, and the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame. She has been named one of the “50 Most Influential Women” by Arizona Business Magazine, and Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine recognized her as one of the most successful women leading destination offices in the U.S.She has also been recognized for her community service and leadership in the city, being awarded the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce's Business Volunteer Legacy Award, Scottsdale Rotary Club's Corporate Club Member Service Above Self Award, and Scottsdale Leadership's Drinkwater Leadership Award.Sacco is a national board member for the U.S. Travel Association, and also serves on the executive committee of the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association and the boards of directors of the Fiesta Bowl, the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce and Scottsdale Charro Foundation.

How to become a world-leading underwater aerial photographer with William Drumm  Hi! I'm Bill.  Thanks for taking a moment to explore my website. I'm a storyteller who creates still and moving imagery that people connect with. I specialize in aerial, underwater, and corporate media projects. In addition to my photography,  I produce short videos for non-profit agencies and businesses, and make multimedia for travel and tourism clients. I also am a freelance camera man and aerial cinematographer, who has filmed for several online and television documentaries and programs. I live in Denver, but spend time working in Seattle, California, Hawaii and all over. Let's make something together!  Email: bill@williamdrumm.com         Online Video Production: Complete creation of a promotional video, corporate film, or other video project. Includes production, editing, and delivery of online ready HD or 4K film.    Aerial Filming or Photography:  Real estate, agricultural, weddings, or events.  Clients: Carhartt, GoPro, Discovery Channel, Nat Geo Channel, PBS, Natural History New Zealand, Pelagic Pressure Systems, Hollis, Oceanic, Sheraton Hotels, ExploreOcean, OceanGate, Seattle Magazine, The Seattle Aquarium, Aquarium of the Pacific, Downtown Aquarium Denver, Matador Network, Canada Travel and Tourism Association, Travel Manitoba, Tourism New Brunswick, Frontiers North Adventures, National Wildlife Association, David Suzuki Foundation, ByLines Magazine, etc. 

Hawaii's Official Hospitality Trade Show. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guest is Joe Sanchez. It is Sheryl's absolute pleasure to announce the 2023 Hawaii Hotel and Restaurant Show, Hawaii's official trade show! Mark your calendars for March 22nd and 23rd, 2023, as the Hawaii Convention Center will be the place to be for this amazing event. The Hawaii Restaurant Association, Star Events, and The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association, have come together to bring you the latest and greatest in technology, services, and products in the foodservice and hospitality industry. This show promises to be an exceptional opportunity to learn and grow, all under one roof! Not only will you be able to witness the latest industry trends, but you'll also have the chance to meet and network with like-minded professionals. If you're in the foodservice or hospitality industry, this show is a must-attend! The registration portal is now open. Secure your spot at this incredible event. Please be sure to stop by The Hawaii Restaurant Association's booth and say Hi! The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nvXix1KvDbKgZndJr3pa10 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association President & CEO Mufi Hannemann joins the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today and answered viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands. #Hawaii #HINews #StarAdvertiser More from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://808ne.ws/2Ww2WXN Website: https://staradvertiser.com Coronavirus coverage: https://staradvertiser.com/coronavirus Email newsletters: https://808ne.ws/newsletters Facebook: https://facebook.com/staradvertiser Twitter: https://twitter.com/staradvertiser Instagram: https://instagram.com/staradvertiser LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/honolulu-star-advertiser

Season 4 of From the Woodshed returns with guest Tony Cameron, Chief Executive Officer of the Maine Tourism Association.From the Woodshed is a casual conversation with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the Kennebec Cabin Company, the team that inspired the hit TV show Maine Cabin Masters. Topics range from the joys of Maine living to useful construction tips, while giving fans a behind-the-scenes flavor of their hit show.Brought to you by the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA), https://www.nelma.orgAlso brought you by Hammond Lumber Company, your building project partner. https://www.hammondlumber.comAlso brought to you by Kennebec Savings Bank - Helping our local community save, thrive and grow for over 150 years.https://www.kennebecsavings.bank/And by Hero Media Network, connecting small businesses with new customers through engaging video and social media marketing.https://www.heromedianetwork.comMake sure to follow Kennebec Cabin Company on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the loop on all things Maine Cabin Masters:https://www.facebook.com/kennebeccabincompany/https://www.instagram.com/kennebec_cabin_company/

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - Janeen Sutherland has been the Wilderness Tourism Association's (WTA) Executive Director for close to three months. She became the WTA's Executive Director at the end of May and is about to embark upon a new strategic plan for them that will focus on areas of advocacy, marketing support and really building community. Sutherland did not know how many tourism businesses there are in the Discovery Islands, but last year Breanne Quesnel (President of the WTA and co-owner of Quadra Island based Spirit of the West Adventures) said there are more than 60 whose combined revenues are between $40 and $50 million a year. They are on Quadra, Cortes and the Outer Discovery Islands, but are not all members of the WTA “We have about 55 members total as part of our organization and most of them are actually coastal and Vancouver Island, A lot of them are. We're picking up more interior members and that's actually one of our goals of our strategic plan. We love to have more partners up north and more partners in the interior and also two more indigenous partners as well,” explained Sutherland. “Our vision is to create a sustainable future for BC's wilderness tourism industry.” How is that going? “We're obviously coming out of COVID and recovering from that. I would say most of our members are really quite thrilled with this summer and how bookings have been and how business has picked back up. Things are going quite well in that regard.” She added, “We really feel that tourism is the way of the future.” Sutherland quoted some stats: “Tourism brings in $20.3 billion per year and 130,000 jobs. That is more GDP than any other industry in British Columbia.” “There's 149,900 tourism jobs and there are 1,291 BC fish factory jobs.” “There are 19,748 BC owned tourism businesses and only half of one BC based fish factory is owned by British Columbia.” “All the rest are foreign owned, and so why are we allowing that in our waters?” Sutherland said the two issues that kept her membership up at night are protecting wild salmon and new regulations for the forestry industry “Those are definitely two hot topics, At the WTA we recognize that both of those industries are very important employment for many folks, so it is a sensitive topic.” “We are all about protecting the wild salmon and the Discovery Islands is the most important migratory route in the world for wild salmon. We know salmon are a keystone species. Without salmon, we won't have forests. They are just such a key part of all ecosystems. We really feel strongly that things are moving right now, the announcement that was made by the honorable Joyce Murray in the spring, are very positive steps in the right direction. We support responsible land-based aquaculture and we really hope that our government can make a shift in that direction.” They would also like to see some of the forestry regulations changed, so that the industry did not have such a negative impact on tourism. “Some of the wordings to some of the regulations really are not effective in protecting fragile ecosystems. Why do we need to log some of these pristine areas where some of our operators are going to pull up their kayaks? Why do they need to log that little patch right there by the water?” Sutherland said the WTA will continue to advocate for change. “We're really tuned into protecting these wild places and keeping them wild,” she explained. “We have a pretty bright future ahead of us. Canada now, in the international marketplace: I'd say we are the hottest wilderness destination out there. So I think we've got some really important work to do in the years to come.”

Join John Williams, Dana Connors and special guest Tony Cameron, CEO for the Maine Tourism Association with this weeks Maine Business Outreach.

The fifth episode of the GNTB's industry podcast focuses on German natural landscapes from a business perspective: How are German natural landscapes received by travelers from abroad and what needs to be worked on? A particularly important group when it comes to nature travel is Dutch people, who especially appreciate vacations in nature. This is by no means just about hiking; climbing and canoeing are also popular. What is common to all interests is that a very good digital offering is extremely important to Dutch people, both for travel inspiration and for the actual trip. There is still some catching up to do here in some regions. Petra Hedorfer also discusses with her guests Marjon Kaper, Director of ANWB Travel at the Dutch ADAC, the ANWB, and Dr. Michael Braun, Board Member at the Tourism Association of Eastern Bavaria and Chairman of the Federal Association of German Low Mountains, how Germany is positioned in terms of visitor guidance, sustainability and electromobility, and what projects can still be expected here.

Mufi Hannemann, president and CEO of Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today at 10:30 a.m. to answer viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada to access the funding required to support ITAC operations #IndigenousTourism #budget2022 #federalgoverment #canada #financialsupport #indigenous #buildingbackbetter #strategicrecovery #KeithHenry #hozpitality https://www.hozpitalityplus.com/read-article/6250_indigenous-tourism-association-of-canada-to-access-funding-required-to-support-i.html

The National Indigenous Tourism Conference started today, committed to “Building Back Better” #IndigenousTourismAssociationofCanada #ITAC #NITC #NationalIndigenousTourismConference #indigenous #KeithHenry #BuildingBackBetter #tourism #canada #hozpitality https://www.hozpitality.com/IndigenousCanada/read-article/the-indigenous-tourism-association-of-canada-unites-canada-s-tourism-leaders-to-discuss-the-recovery-of-indigenous-tourism-6853.html

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Patrick Michael Snyder, Executive Director at BizStarts.BizStarts brings entrepreneurs together from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and beliefs to create a collaborative learning environment that embodies positivity, inspires confidence, and develops people's capacity to achieve personal success and business growth. Working together, they are creating economic opportunity, communities with unique character, and a vibrant city with prosperity for all. BizStarts provides education, training, one-on-one coaching, and connections to resources. All services are free of charge.Patrick has tremendous experience running social and for-profit ventures. His largest wins are in the area of organizational growth. At the age of 27, Patrick started, grew, and sold Shoreline Magazine. The publication went from having two to 20 employees in roughly three years with Patrick as Founder and CEO. As Executive Director, He transformed The Illinois Travel and Tourism Association, Visit Illinois, from a 30-member club into a federation of Illinois Tourism Associations with a membership in the hundreds of thousands while increasing the budget by a factor of six!Patrick has excellent consulting and operations experience. While working with Billionaire, Best Selling Author Steve Kaplan, Patrick and Steve focused on “Consulting for Growth” for small to mid-size companies, associations, and chambers of commerce--Patrick also performed big client sales and customer service training events and consulting for companies like Panasonic, AT&T, Frito Lay, and Oracle. Patrick is a former Adjunct Professor at Kendall College, and Roosevelt University. As an educator, he is constantly searching for ways to enrich the lives of students. Patrick is also a published contributing author in the highly acclaimed book, “he Start-up Student” and has served on the advisory boards of several companies. Patrick served as Executive Director of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship for 5 years, where he grew reserves from 28K to over 500K during that time! Most recently, Patrick was named  Executive Director at BizStarts Milwaukee.  Patrick has a BA in Communications from Eastern Illinois University, an IOM designation from the US Chamber's Institute for Organizational Management at the University of Notre Dame, and holds a graduate certificate in leadership from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Patrick details his background before BizStarts, discusses how he sees the self-employment industry evolving, and some of the challenges faced in customer funding. You can visit BizStarts at , via LinkedIn at and via Twitter at . Patrick can be contacted via email at , and via LinkedIn at .  ____________________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:    Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

As the Indigenous tourism industry in Canada recovers from COVID-19, ITAC has set sights on moving forward in the most adaptable and sustainable manner possible contributing meaningfully towards several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) #IndigenousTourismAssociationofCanada #Announce #StrategicPlan #BuildingBackBetter #Covid19 #KeithHenry #Hospitalitynews #Canada #LatestNews #Hozpitality https://www.hozpitality.com/IndigenousCanada/read-article/the-indigenous-tourism-association-of-canada-releases-its-revised-three-year-strategic-plan-6457.html

Welcome to episode 16 of Complete Caribbean: A TravelPulse Podcast with Brian Major and Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, aka JetSetSarah. In this show, Brian and Sarah discuss the latest happenings in and around the Caribbean, including the big news from Barbados, new flights and more.  Later, the two interview Stacy Cox, Chief Executive Officer of Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association. Cox shares her insights on how Turks and Caicos reacted to the pandemic and what travelers need to know now before visiting.  Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The head of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association shares his thoughts on Gov. David Ige's message to visitors to stay away; Honolulu Civil Beat reporter discusses the City Prosecutor's decision not to pursue a case against officers accused of shooting a minor; the Hawaii Department of Human Services talks about the boost in SNAP benefits families should see this month; a retired Army Colonel and the head of the Pohakuloa Training Area share their perspective on the Army's proposal to retain 30,000 acres of land for training; and the head of the Hawaii Bicycling League talk about the upcoming Century Challenge.

Uncertainty has been the name of the game for a variety of sectors, and for a majority of people.    Touching base here with Walt Judas, CEO, Tourism Industry Association of BC

Welcome, everyone to the Mona Lisa Monologues, Today's Women Shaping History. I am Lisa Ross Faust, your host for this powerful new series. Our focus is, women who have broken the glass ceiling, have worked in a man's world, or simply climbed their way to the very top, in any industry. Real stories, real-life conversations. It's all about finding the masterpiece within.Today we have Dee Patel joining us and she is the first female Managing Director of the iconic Hermitage Hotel in Nashville Tennessee. Everyone in Nashville knows Dee; she's been awarded the Woman of Influence by the Nashville Business Journal and the Outstanding Woman Hotelier of the Year. She's also a stakeholder within her community and serves on several boards: The Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association, Historic Hotels of America, the Nashville Downtown Partnership, the Nashville Chapter of the Les Dames d'Escoffier International, which mentors and supports women in hospitality just to name a few and she is most proud of the hotel's 10-year partnership with The Land Trust for Tennessee.Dee recently took on an important role in organizing the Centennial Celebration of Women's Suffrage in Nashville where it all happened 100 years ago. I bet you didn't know Tennessee was the swing vote back then. Dee will give us a little history lesson, we'll hear about the hotel, what they have been doing during this pandemic, of course, the women's suffrage celebration and we'll find out what it was like moving from England to Mississippi as a young girl, and how an independent Indian woman from the UK, figured out how to land a seat at the table. We'll even get a little celebrity juice, some girls chat, and a very moving narrative of what she is teaching her children. She does it all, while at the helm of such a majestic property, and as far as I'm concerned – she is the queen.   A lady of distinction, let's roll out the red carpet for Dee Patel….

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Nikki Bowman Ways to rally a city behind new ideas to build downtowns during Covid-19 Getting creative to help downtown restaurants Why asking how can we make this work is better than why won't this work Why these creative ideas are key for success in these pandemic times and are important going into the long-term future How to build urgency to speed up decisions that make sense And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City: Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.  Links Mentions During Show: AmazingCities.org LocalGovPodcasts.com   About Nikki Bowman Mills:     Nikki Bowman Founder, Publisher, and Editor   In 2008, Nikki Bowman, a West Virginia native, founded New South Media, Inc. and serves as president of the company, publisher, and editor-in-chief. Her mission was to create high caliber publications that changed the perceptions of West Virginia by championing the state with positive stories. Because of Nikki's vision and leadership, what started as a regional publishing company has exponentially grown into a national multimedia company.   A consummate entrepreneur and founder of Turn This Town Around, Nikki champions small business development and entrepreneurship. Because of her efforts, Nikki was honored in 2019 by the West Virginia Hospitality and Tourism Association with the Excellence in Tourism Entrepreneurship Award. She was also recently chosen by SCORE as an American Small Business Champion. In 2016, Nikki was given the WV Excellence in Support of the Arts Award by the WV Division of Culture and History, and in 2015, she received a national award as a Top Woman in Media by Folio. In 2014, she was also honored with the U.S. Small Business Administration's Women Business Champion Award. In addition, the West Virginia Division of Tourism has recognized Nikki and her company with seven Star of the Industry awards. Nikki graduated from West Virginia University and received her master's degree in writing from DePaul University in Chicago. About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City: https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too) https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown” AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development  Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City: Discover more at LocalGovPodcasts.com Request a Podcast Launch Kit at LocalGovPodcasts.com/launchkit

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman record for the from Michigan Tourism Conference 2018 in Grand Rapids. This episode aired on April 7-8 on multiple radio stations across the state.Segment 1: Mary Beth Stutzman, president & CEO of the Alpena Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, returns to the show. John and Amy visited the Alpena area on Episide 149. Listen here at https://www.spreaker.com/user/michigangonzo/btm-episode-148-heres-why-you-need-to-viLearn more about Alpena at http://www.visitalpena.com/Segment 2 (Listen at 10:00): Tracy Padot, vice president of marketing communications at the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, talks about the many great neighborhoods you can experience. Of course we talk food, beer and spirits, too.Learn more about Lansing at http://www.lansing.org/Segment 3 (Listen at 18:53): President and CEO Deanna Richeson of Check in Michigan announced at the conference the name change from the Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association. She explains what Check in Michigan means to everyone.Learn more at https://www.checkinmichigan.org/Read the MLive story at http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/03/michigan_lodging_and_tourism_a.htmlSegment 4 (Listen at 28:50): Jessica Shepherd from MLive joins John and Amy to talk about her recent article about the most beautiful places to visit in each of Michigan's 83 counties. And she helps pick Beer of the Week, which comes from Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales. (Jolly Pumpkin recently opened in Grand Rapids.) Read Jessica's article at http://www.mlive.com/expo/erry-2018/03/96dbb2a742/the_most_beautiful_place_in_ea.htmlRead the MLive story about Jolly Pumpkin at http://www.mlive.com/expo/erry-2018/03/3a9d026241/take_a_look_inside_jolly_pumpk.html Learn more about Behind the Mitten at http://behindthemitten.com/