April 24, Issue 8
1) STS Marketing College Scholarships
2) National Tourism Week
3) International Pow Wow
1) STS Marketing College Scholarships
Miles Media, publisher of the "Official" Kentucky Visitor's Guide, will again be offering two full scholarships to the Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College to tourism marketing professionals in the state of Kentucky. Scholarship applications are now available for those interested in pursuing this educational opportunity. The deadline for application submission is May 21, 2012.
The STS Marketing College is a three-year educational program for members of the tourism industry in the Southeast United States. From July 29 through Aug. 3, 2012, the courses will be held on the campus of North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, Ga. During this week, students will experience a broad-based curriculum of courses designed to teach marketing techniques from all facets of the tourism industry. Marketing college professors are working, experienced professionals from across the U.S. who not only bring expertise, but real-world knowledge and experience to the classroom.
The STS Marketing scholarships awarded will cover tuition, accommodations and most meals for the 2012 session. The scholarships will be granted based on criteria encompassing professional aptitude, future career goals and overall vision and passion for tourism in Kentucky.
To apply please complete the application and submit to Pat Attkisson at
pat.attkisson@milesmedia.com
2) National Tourism Week
Don't forget to check our Industry site for our objectives and plans to promote the importance of tourism for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. At the present time, the date and location for the economic impact results has not been confirmed. It will be posted to the Industry site as soon as possible.
3) International Pow Wow
Acting Commissioner Hank Phillips is representing the Kentucky Department of Travel & Tourism at U.S. Travel Association's International Pow Wow in Los Angeles this week. Pow Wow is the travel industry's premier international marketplace and the largest generator of travel to the U.S. A report on the conference will be posted in the next Travel Insider.