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Apply Now for a Scholarship to STS Marketing College
Miles Partnership is accepting scholarship applications for the upcoming STS Marketing College. Available to tourism industry professionals working in one of the STS Member States (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia). This year, Miles will again award one scholarship in each of the 12 member states. The 2019 session will take place from May 12-17 at the University of North Georgia campus in Dahlonega, GA. Scholarship applications are due Friday, February 1 at 5pm EST. To learn more about the opportunity please visit our blog. Click here to submit an application. … [Read more...] about Apply Now for a Scholarship to STS Marketing College
Start Off the Year with Valuable Travel and Tourism Insights
Start Off the Year with Valuable Travel and Tourism Insights The 2018 Marketing Outlook Forum provided a powerful combination of compelling speakers and networking opportunities. Purchase the 2019 Outlook for Travel and Tourism and receive: OUTLOOK FOR 2019: The Outlook for 2019 is a compilation of presentations from the 2018 Marketing Outlook Forum. INDUSTRY WHITE PAPERS*: Another great benefit is access to the Tourism Industry White Papers. SPECIALTY SESSIONS: A compilation of presentations from the specialty sessions held at the 2018 Marketing Outlook Forum including the DMO Roundtable, the Co-Op Marketing session, and the Emerging Leaders session. Grab this great resource of information - quickly and easily - and at a price that won't break the budget! 2019 Outlook for Travel and Tourism US$179 for Members** / US$279 for Non-Members *includes presentations from list of PDF presentations (see link) PLUS … [Read more...] about Start Off the Year with Valuable Travel and Tourism Insights
CenStates TTRA Outlines Vision for 2019-2021
The CenStates board of director, under the guidance of Chair Brenda Myers, has developed a three-year Vision Plan for the chapter to empower its members to produce travel and development research to enable flexibility and responsiveness. The areas of focus are: leadership, membership, education, communications, and research. The award-winning CenStates chapter looks forward to a fulfilling and productive new year...for you and with you! Read the Vision Plan HERE. … [Read more...] about CenStates TTRA Outlines Vision for 2019-2021
The Rise of the Hyper-Informed Traveler
In today's world of information and technology, consumers are using a wider variety of tools available to them and are using each of them at a higher rate of frequency. The types of media, websites, apps, channels and devices are mind blowing but traditional media is still an effective and critical part of your toolbox. While traditional may not get as much attention these days, it may just be the tipping point in your consumer's decision-making process. Regardless of the channel, the key for today's marketer is making sure your content is compelling and that its reaching the right consumer at the right time. Content personalization is now expected. If you're not already using data to provide personalized messaging, it's time to start exploring that option. While the use of data and technology are changing the way we deliver the messages, there are things that don't change. Storytelling and emotion effect our decision making process throughout the day but especially when it comes to … [Read more...] about The Rise of the Hyper-Informed Traveler
Letter from the Ideas Fair Chair
The popular Ideas Fair, now in its twelfth consecutive year, is an interactive 90-minute session featuring visual presentations. TTRA is all about travel and tourism research and the Ideas Fair is an inclusive session where everyone is welcome to participate! We’ve had some exceptional presentations from a wide range of researchers at all stages of their career, who have found great value in this format of presenting both conceptual and empirical research. Like all other researchers in the academic program, those presenting in the Ideas Fair have the option to publish a short abstract, extended abstract or full paper in the Conference Proceedings. Abstract Submission Deadline: 11 January 2019 For more information on the Ideas Fair, click here. READ eCOMMUNICATION … [Read more...] about Letter from the Ideas Fair Chair
Introducing Your TTRA Canada Chapter 2019 Board of Directors
Dear TTRA-Canada members, After an all-around very tight race between a slate of strong candidates, the ballots have been validated and the election results are in! I’m pleased to announce that the new members joining the Board of Directors in January 2019 will be: Maria Banyai, George Brown College Vanessa Killeen, Kantar TNS Angela Wu, Tourism Vancouver I am also pleased to confirm that Frederic Dimanche from Ryerson University was re-elected for a second term to the TTRA Canada Board of Directors. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who helped garner nominations as well as all of the vote-casting members for participating in the election. The 2019 TTRA Canada Board of Directors are shown below. You can access their contact information on the TTRA Canada website. Jason Dunkel, Chair of the Board and Nominations Committee READ eCommunication … [Read more...] about Introducing Your TTRA Canada Chapter 2019 Board of Directors
The Hospitality Workforce of Tomorrow
A new report shows that over 50 percent of the Gen Z demographic—the largest generation in the U.S.—is interested in pursuing a career in hospitality. Commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) and conducted by BW Research Partnership in collaboration with Hcareers, the study examines the perceptions, attitudes and career preferences of Gen Z as they gear up to enter the workforce. The study also showed that Gen Z values companies that take care of their employees, the hallmark of an industry that takes care of their people. READ REPORT … [Read more...] about The Hospitality Workforce of Tomorrow
ONE MONTH LEFT for submissions to the 50th Annual TTRA Conference
There is one month left to submit to the 50th Annual TTRA International conference. Already the program is shaping up to be one that you will not want to miss! This year’s conference will feature exceptional Keynote Speakers (Prof Tim Flannery and Prof Pauline Sheldon), cutting-edge Practitioner Research Sessions, the 9th Annual TTRA Graduate Student Colloquium, and some amazing post-conference tours to help maximize the trip to Melbourne and Australia. Please review the Call For Papers and submit your extended abstract before the deadline. More details can be found at https://ttra.com/conference/international/. READ eCOMMUNICATION … [Read more...] about ONE MONTH LEFT for submissions to the 50th Annual TTRA Conference
New Career & RFP Postings Available for Viewing
Alert: New Career & RFP Postings Available for Viewing at http://bit.ly/TTRACareerRFPboard … [Read more...] about New Career & RFP Postings Available for Viewing
2019 Outlook for Travel and Tourism – now available for purchase
Were you unable to attend the 2018 Marketing Outlook Forum and hear the 2019 Outlook on industry hot topics? Well, we have good news for you! The 2019 Outlook for Travel and Tourism is now available for purchase. Grab this great resource of information - quickly and easily - and at a price that won't break the budget! 2019 Outlook for Travel and Tourism US$179 for Members** / US$279 for Non-Members *includes presentations from list of PDF presentations (see link) PLUS industry white papers AND presentations from the specialty sessions. **If you are a current TTRA member, please be sure to log in before making your purchase so you receive your member discount. To purchase, simply click the button below and complete the order process. PURCHASE NOW By the next business day, you will receive a link to the 2019 Outlook. READ eCOMMUNICATION … [Read more...] about 2019 Outlook for Travel and Tourism – now available for purchase
