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2024 ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI-TENNESSEE RURAL TOURISM CONFERENCE
Attendees at the 2024 Rural Tourism Conference who have a passion for experiencing and learning about new trends and opportunities for the tour and travel business in rural communities have a thrilling experience waiting for them October 21-23, 2024 in Obion County, Tennessee.
From eagles to white squirrels and sunken cypress trees to dinosaurs, Northwest Tennessee is filled with unique characteristics and attractions just waiting to be explored. Because of nearby Reelfoot Lake, a 15,000 biodiverse ecosystem created by a series of earthquakes in 1811 and 1812, the area has long been a mecca for hunters, birdwatchers, and outdoor water sports enthusiasts. Discovery Park of America, a 100-million-dollar museum and heritage park in Obion County features three conveniently located hotels connected to the park; it’s the perfect venue for a conference on rural tourism. The addition of these and other tourist-friendly assets has sparked a dramatic increase in tourism for the region. From galleries and restaurants to wineries and orchards, the breathtaking scenic beauty of forested rolling hills mixed with carpets of lush green fields, now lead visitors to a whole new experience around every corner. Conveniently located only an hour-and-a-half from Jackson, two hours from Memphis, and three hours from Nashville, the area is easy to get to and serviced by several major interstate systems.
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NET Southern Region Spotlight: 2023 Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference
Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service | Submitted by Rachael Carter, MSU Extension Service
Tourism employees, city council members, elected officials and others interested in growing tourism in rural areas attended a tri-state tourism conference.
The Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference was held Oct. 23-25 in Cleveland, Mississippi. Themed “Investing in Local – Transforming Rural Communities into Destinations,” the conference was coordinated by rural tourism stakeholders from the three states and representatives from Mississippi State University Extension Service.
The conference has been in existence for over 20 years and is open to anyone who works in tourism, economic development or public service. Attendees had the opportunity to network with professionals in the tourism industry and attend multiple educational sessions. Tours provided attendees opportunities to see downtown revitalization projects and tourism attractions in the community. The goal of the conference is to provide affordable quality education and mentorship to those working in rural tourism and community development. The group not only hosts the conference each year, but they provide scholarship opportunities for conference attendance and additional continuing education for rural tourism employees in the region.
Topics this year included creating successful initiatives with small grants, marketing for community and tourism events, improving communication with elected officials, an overview of Cleveland’s local investment strategies, creating unforgettable outdoor experiences, investing in and managing agricultural events, promoting a unique region, festival development, creating positive economic impact by celebrating Mississippi’s culture and history, and strengthening the customer service experience.
Speakers were Rolando Herts with the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area; Brian Ostrovsky with Locable; Scott Coopwood with Coopwood Communications; Craig Johnston with Alabama Mountain Lakes; Marty Marbry with Tennessee Department of Tourism; Tricia Walker, Becky Nowell and Nan Sanders with Cleveland tourism; Laura Jane Giaccaglia, Angie Abrams and Gina Wills with Mississippi State University Extension Service; and hit singer, songwriter and producer Steve Azar.
For more information or to view the agenda, visit the conference website at https://www.almstnruraltourism.com/
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Writer: Ms. Susan M. Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Tourism employees, city council members, elected officials and others interested in growing tourism in rural areas are invited to attend an upcoming tri-state conference.
The Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference will be held Oct. 23-25 in Cleveland, Mississippi. Themed “Investing in Local – Transforming Rural Communities into Destinations,” the conference is coordinated by the Mississippi State University Extension Service and a small group of individuals from diverse backgrounds across Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee committed to developing and promoting tourism in rural communities.
The conference is open to anyone who works in tourism, economic development or public service. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with professionals in the tourism industry and attend multiple educational sessions.
Conference attendees will get a firsthand look at the projects Cleveland has implemented to create a vibrant place for locals and visitors.
“Cleveland is an excellent location for attendees to see and understand how community members worked together to transform a small, rural town into a tourist destination,” said Rachael Carter, an Extension tourism and community development specialist, who is helping coordinate the conference.
Preconference activities kick off Oct. 23 with a grant-writing workshop at 1:30 p.m., followed by a downtown walking tour and opening reception at 4 p.m.
The conference opens at 8:45 a.m. Oct. 24 and ends at noon Oct. 25.
Topics include creating successful initiatives with small grants, marketing for community and tourism events, improving communication with elected officials, an overview of Cleveland’s local investment strategies, creating unforgettable outdoor experiences, investing in and managing agricultural events, promoting a unique region, festival development, creating positive economic impact by celebrating Mississippi’s culture and history, and strengthening the customer service experience.
Speakers are Rolando Herts with the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area; Brian Ostrovsky with Locable; Senator Derrick Simmons; Matthew Burdine with Mississippi River Expeditions; Scott Coopwood with Coopwood Communications; Tricia Walker with Big Front Porch Productions; Becky Nowell, president of The Cleveland Music Foundation; Nan Sanders, co-founder of Cleveland’s Mathews Sanders Sculpture Garden; Craig Johnston with Alabama Mountain Lakes; Marty Marbry with Tennessee Department of Tourism; Laura Jane Giaccaglia, Angie Abrams and Gina Wills with the Mississippi State University Extension Service; and hit singer, songwriter and producer Steve Azar.
Attendees also can visit with vendors.
Registration is $95 per person through Oct. 1. Registration increases to $150 per person after Oct. 1. To register online or download a mail-in registration form, visit the conference website at https://tinyurl.com/3rt8ep8z .
For more information or to view the agenda, visit the conference website at https://www.almstnruraltourism.com .
MSU is an equal opportunity institution. For disability accommodation or other information, contact Rachael Carter at 662-325-3141 or [email protected] .
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AL-MS-TN Rural Tourism Conference
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development is pleased to announce that we will provide scholarships to cover registration fees for the 2022 Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference November 7 – 9, 2022 in Eufaula, Alabama.
Realizing that budgets are limited, the opportunity to attend the Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference provides those working in the Tennessee tourism industry a chance to meet annually, attend educational seminars and network with industry partners. For more on the conference visit: https://www.almstnruraltourism.com/.
Below is a snapshot of the details for the scholarship: • Up to 2 scholarships will be awarded to each county designated as distressed or at-risk per the current or previous two FYs Appalachian Regional Commission guidelines • Scholarships are for the 2022 Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference only • Scholarship award will cover registration fees to conference only • Please do not register for Rural Tourism Conference prior to applying for this scholarship. TDTD will register scholarship recipients. • Scholarship cannot be used toward a match for any grant program
A complete overview and application can be found below
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Wednesday, May 3
Check Into Hotel
Registration
1:00 p.m. - Welcome
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - What Your Visitors Secretly Want… and How to Give it to Them
As a Louisiana tourism professional, understanding consumer trends is a critical part of your sales process. If you want to thrive – and not just survive – you need to pinpoint exactly why travelers do what they do. Why do some people choose you… while others decide to go elsewhere? In this thrilling presentation, global trends expert Daniel Levine will take you on a deep dive to reveal what your customers are actually thinking and feeling. Discover the "why" behind the "buy", understand trends that are quickly changing the travel landscape, and learn from destinations, organizations, and brands that are embracing trends and change with spectacular results.
Keynote Speaker – Daniel Levine, Executive Director of the Avant-Guide Institute.
Daniel Levine is one of the world's best-known trends experts. Named "the ultimate guru of cool" by CNN, he is the author of over 20 best-selling books and a frequent guest on international television and radio. Daniel is the director of the Avant-Guide Institute, a New York-based trends consultancy where he is the leader of a huge team of trendspotters who track the latest ideas and experiences from around the globe. As a consultant, Daniel works with many of the top names in travel, including American Express, UNWTO, Caribbean Tourism Organization, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Virtuoso Network and more.
2:30 p.m. - Break
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - What are International Tour Operators Looking for in a Destination? What do International Visitors Expect in Travel Experience?
Based upon what was learned from Daniel Levine, two international tour operators will discuss practical approaches to working with international tour operators and discussing what internationals want in a vacation destination.
Gisa Kusserow-Hanson. Senior Product Manager at AlliedTPro, a leading North American Receptive Operator and Destination Management Specialist
Gerrit De Vos, Vice President of Business Development at American Tours International
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - What is the Movie Industry Looking for in a Location?
Katie Prior, Executive Director, Baton Rouge Film Commission
5:00 p.m. - Adjourn for the Day
Thursday, May 4
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Registration and Lite Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - Welcome and Housekeeping
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - What is the Future of the Group Tour Industry?
Predictions from group tour experts in 2023:
- Group tour bookings will increase
- Tourism workforce shortages will continue
- Flexible itineraries will become a standard
- Operators will book smaller tours
- Travelers want more meaningful trips
Learn ways to work directly with tour operators discovering exactly what experiences they are looking and telling them exactly what authentic experiences your destination can offer.
Speaker: Catherine Prather, President and CEO of National Tourism Associatio n.
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Engage with Regional Marketing Groups to discover ways in which their marketing efforts benefit the Louisiana tourism industry, tourist commissions, CVBs and other constituents.
Lyn Pilch, Mississippi River Country
Liz Bittner, President & CEO, Travel South US
11:15 a.m. - 12noon - Learn from the Governor’s Office for Broadband Development and Connectivity the status of ConnectLA
As WIFI becomes more and more important in our daily lives, and remains very important to our visitors, domestic and international, this session will discuss the status of bringing broadband to communities across the state.
Veneeth Iyengar, Louisiana Executive Director for Broadband Development and Connectivity
12noon - 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - New DCRT Programs
The Louisiana Offices of Tourism and Cultural Development are working on exciting new initiatives that will be of interest to you as it provides you with new themes, attractions and stories to promote in your area.
- Louisiana Birding Trail – Cheryl Hargrove
- Louisiana Music Trail – Lacey Chataignier
- African American Heritage Trail – Sharon Calcote
- Update on Louisiana Civil Rights Trail – Sharon Calcote
4:00 p.m. - Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser State-of-Tourism address and Louisiana Legislative Seafood Reception at the Louisiana State Museum
Friday, May 5
9:00 a.m. Registration and Light Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 12noon - Social/Digital Media Boot Camp
Krista Neher, CEO of Boot Camp Digital
Krista will walk us through ways to successfully hit your target audience with digital and social media. Krista Neher is a six-time bestselling author, having written six books on digital marketing, including a textbook and a “Dummies” book. Krista is an international speaker and an award-winning entrepreneur. She has worked with companies like Facebook, Nike, Procter & Gamble, GE, Macy’s, Google, Morgan Stanley, and the United States Senate and has been featured as an expert in the New York Times, CNN, Wall Street Journal, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, and the Associated Press. Krista is passionate about digital marketing and created one of the first accredited certification programs in the world.
12noon - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch and Rural Tourism Next Steps Discussion
Louisiana Tourism Needs Assessment
1:30 p.m. - Adjourn
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2024 RURAL TOURISM CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Pre-Conference Tours & Reception
Monday, October 21, 2024
Optional Excursions
Both excursions are available at no cost, but space is limited so reserve today.
Morning Excursion (October 21)
White Squirrel Winery Limit: 60
10 a.m. departure – 1 p.m. arrival back at hotel
Shuttle pick-up and drop-off in front of Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Grown in the rich soils of a small Northwest Tennessee farm, the Sanderson family brings you wines made with their personal touch and distinct flavor. Their wines are made from fresh fruit grown on Sanderson Family Farms where they farm eighteen acres of grapes, fruit from the orchard and bramble bushes. During this special tour and lunch created just for 2024 Rural Tourism Conference, a selection of their wines will be sampled along with lunch. Included in the experience will be a tour of the vineyard and an opportunity to learn more about the soap and candles also produced on the property.
Afternoon Excursion (October 21)
The Ultimate Reelfoot Lake Experience Limit: 90
2 p.m. departure – 4:30 p.m. arrival back at hotel
Experience one of the oldest traditions at Reelfoot Lake by boarding a pontoon boat piloted by an experienced State Park naturalist. It’s the best way to view Tennessee’s only large, natural lake with views of cypress trees, bald eagles, white pelicans and more. Also included in the experience will be a guided tour of the new R.C. Donaldson Museum and Nature Center, located at Reelfoot Lake State Park, and a walk along their boardwalk. The short, one-of-a-kind trek through cypress groves and lily pads features impressive views and opportunities to experience the nature of Northwest Tennessee up close and personal.
Opening Night Reception (October 21)
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The Pavilion at Houser Creek Crossing
Located adjacent to Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Experience food and entertainment under the onsite, one-of-a-kind pavilion featuring the largest fireplace in Northwest Tennessee. From sampling local delicacies and adult beverages to enjoying music from a much-celebrated local band, it's a great way to celebrate rural tourism with old friends and associates while connecting with new ones. Two drink tickets will be included in your conference welcome packet.
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