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Governor's Conference on Tourism to be held in Murfreesboro

Released on Thu, Sep 03, 2009 - 12:00 am under

Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Tourism Strategies for Tough Times

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 2009 Governor’s Conference on Tourism will be held Sept. 16 – 18 in Murfreesboro at Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center. This year’s theme is, “Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Tourism Strategies for Tough Times.”
 
President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, Roger Dow, will deliver the convention’s keynote address on the power of travel. Senior Vice President of Research, U.S. Travel Association, Dr. Suzanne Cook, will also deliver a keynote address on the topic of tourism industry trends and forecasts. Other highlights include educational seminars designed for all segments of the tourism industry, unbeatable networking opportunities and the State of the Industry address by Tennessee Tourism Commissioner Susan Whitaker.
 

Cherokee History is New Focus in Southeast Tennessee

Released on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 - 12:00 am under

Rich History Is Interpreted and Brought Into Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Local tourism professionals are working alongside scholars, citizens and history buffs in a movement that is uncovering new stories and raising awareness of Southeast Tennessee’s extremely significant Cherokee history, a part of America’s most important Native American past.  
 

First National Memorial Service for Meriwether Lewis - Commemorates 200th Anniversary of Lewis’ Death

Released on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - 12:00 am under

 
 FIRST NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MERIWETHER LEWIS
Commemorates 200th Anniversary of Lewis’ Death
 
HOHENWALD - On October 7, 2009, Meriwether Lewis, the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, will be honored for the first time with a national memorial service. In commemoration of the bicentennial of Lewis’ death and to respect his memory, Hohenwald, Tenn. will pay tribute to Meriwether Lewis with a ceremony worthy of this true American hero.  
 

Department of Tourist Development to host Green Webinars

Released on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 - 9:34 pm under
Six Part Free Series a First for Tennessee Tourism
 
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will sponsor a series of six Geo-Green Webinars as part of the Tennessee Sustainable Tourism initiative. The first Webinar will be held at 3 p.m. CDT on July 2. The Geo-Green Webinars are free and will be presented online at Gotomeeting.com.
 

National Civil Rights Museum Hosts Sites of Conscience from Around the World

Released on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 - 3:13 pm under

National Civil Rights Museum Hosts Sites of Conscience from Around the World

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Starting Friday, June 26, the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is holding its first Summit at a US Site of Conscience – the National Civil Rights Museum. Leaders in human rights and heritage from Bangladesh, Argentina, Russia and South Africa, among others, are gathering in Memphis for the 2009 Sites of Conscience Summit. The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is a worldwide network of historic sites, museums and memorials, like the National Civil Rights Museum, that remember the history of what happened at the site to open dialogue across differences on today’s important social issues. Each year, the International Coalition holds a Summit at a model Site of Conscience.

State Tourism Officials Attend Encore Performance at Mountain View Elementary School

Released on Thu, May 28, 2009 - 12:00 am under

First Graders Give Stellar Grand Ole Opry Performance

NASHVILLE – Tourism Commissioner Susan Whitaker paid a visit to Mountain View Elementary School in Johnson City, Tenn. for the first grade class’s encore performance of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Commissioner Whitaker and other executive staff, along with Barb Schaetz, Grand Ole Opry representative, were in attendance to offer congratulations and make special presentations to the school, teacher Angie Baker and the more than 25 performing first graders.

Tennessee Tourism's Sustainable Workshops Debut in Franklin

Released on Tue, May 12, 2009 - 11:21 am under

NASHVILLE – The first Sustainable Tourism Workshop will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., May 14, at The Factory in Franklin, Tenn. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will host four free workshops about sustainable tourism throughout 2009. Sustainable tourism is defined as the commitment to sustaining our environment, history and culture, while simultaneously sustaining economic growth through tourism.

Tennessee Tourism Announces Sustainable Tourism Workshops

Released on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 - 12:00 am under

Four Events Scheduled as Joint Initiative with Environment and Conservation

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation are hosting four statewide Sustainable Tourism Workshops in 2009. Sustainable tourism is the commitment to sustain our environment, history and culture, while simultaneously sustaining economic growth through tourism. These workshops are an outgrowth of the state’s Great Smoky Mountains Sustainable Tourism Summit held in Knoxville, Tennessee in April 2008.
 

Tennessee Sampler Brings Dolly Parton to Nation's Capital

Released on Tue, Feb 03, 2009 - 1:00 pm under

Event Kicks Off 75th Anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

NASHVILLE – Entertainment legend Dolly Parton performs at this year’s Tennessee Sampler, an exclusive VIP event hosted by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development on Feb. 10 from 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. at Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in National Harbor, M.D.
 
The Tennessee Sampler event, including an invitation-only performance by Parton, showcases the yearlong 75th anniversary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park for which East Tennessee native Parton serves as ambassador.

Tour Operators Name Tennessee First in 2009 Motorcoach Travel

Released on Tue, Feb 03, 2009 - 1:00 am under
NASHVILLE – Tennessee has been named the No.1 Motorcoach State for 2009 by Byways magazine, one of the tourism industry’s most respected motorcoach publications. This ranking, based upon an annual survey of where U.S. motorcoach operators plan to bring tour groups in 2009, is good news for the $14.2 billion tourism industry in Tennessee.
 
“Tennessee has always been a popular destination with its world-class attractions that draw motorcoach travel,” said Steve Kirchner, Byways magazine publisher. “Naturally, landing at No.1 is our strongest indicator that 2009 will be an exceptionally good year for motorcoach travel to Tennessee.”
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