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05/29/2026

Class is officially in session next week in Visit Macon for Southeast Tourism Society's annual Marketing College 🍎📚✏️

We'll be participating in guided discussions and seminars focused on current research, emerging trends, and proven strategies in the tourism industry. Our president, Deb, will also be leading a PR workshop of her own on turning tourism assets into headlines.

Excited to see everyone there and gain new insights and perspectives to bring back to Pineapple!

05/29/2026

We’re excited to welcome Nan Marchand as the new President & CEO of Southeast Tourism Society! 🎉 With decades of tourism leadership experience, we’re excited to see the impact she’ll make in shaping the future of tourism across the Southeast. Congratulations, Nan, and welcome to the STS community!

The Southeast Tourism Society is thrilled to welcome Nan Marchand as our new President and CEO, effective June 1, 2026.

With more than 30 years of tourism leadership experience, Nan has driven growth, strengthened member engagement, and built high-performing teams across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. We can’t wait to see the next chapter she helps shape for the STS community.

Learn more at southeasttourism.org.

05/28/2026

Highlights from our media activation in Denver!

We spent last week with North Carolina's Brunswick Islands promoting United's new flight into Wilmington ✈️

We had the opportunity to meet media and content creators face-to-face and share what makes this North Carolina gem so special!

Huge thanks to The Crawford Hotel - Denver Union Station for their wonderful hospitality and allowing us to experience all that Denver's Union Station has to offer.

Activations like this help us transform destinations into engaging, shareable stories and build real connections with travelers 🗺️
📷: Denver Union Station

05/20/2026

Check out Travel + Leisure's 15 best places to visit in Georgia 📌

Discover Dahlonega, Georgia, Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites - Georgia DNR, and Visit Augusta unsurprisingly made the cut! Lydia Mansel describes Georgia as "a region filled with history, charming small towns, bustling cities, and incredible biodiversity" - and these destinations deliver just that!

To see the full list, visit:

Discover 15 of the best places to visit in Georgia, from historic cities and mountain towns to lush forests and barrier islands where wild horses roam.

05/19/2026

We're so excited to share that Discover Dahlonega, Georgia is featured in Brenna Darling's new book with National Geographic, Small Towns U.S.A. 📖

These must-see getaways were hand-selected and showcase the best of the best across the country, with Dahlonega standing out for it's gold-mining-era history and Hallmark-esque downtown charm ✨

Discover what makes these small towns so special and order your very own copy here: https://bit.ly/3RkE2eq
📷: National Geographic Books, Brenna Darling

05/15/2026

We love to see a few of our Peach State gems highlighted in Worldatlas.com's list of the 11 prettiest small towns in Georgia 🍑 🗺️

Discover Dahlonega, Georgia and Visit Blairsville GA are two spots you won't want to miss this summer! With a plethora of outdoor experiences at the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, decades of history to uncover, and delicious local restaurants to check out, these towns offer so much more than just beautiful scenery (although the views are pretty incredible too 🤩)

See the full feature here:

Georgia has many small towns that are surrounded by scenic viewpoints and beautiful lakes, such as Madison, Helen, Senoia, and more.

05/13/2026

From first announcements to final recap, we help destinations show up, stand out, and make every event count! 🎟️

05/12/2026

We’re excited to see Brush Creek Holl’r Mountain Coaster featured in Ohio Magazine as one of West Virginia’s must-visit summer destinations 🌄

As West Virginia’s first mountain coaster, this Visit Mercer County, WV adventure takes riders twisting through the Appalachian hills with scenic views, fast turns, and a ride experience you control yourself. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or soaking in the scenery, it’s a one-of-a-kind way to explore Princeton.

Check out the full article and see what all the excitement is about:

From stargazing cabins and a mountain coaster to a remote spa in the Canaan Valley and a stern-wheel regatta in downtown Charleston, this is summer in the Mountain State.

05/07/2026

We had a wonderful time in Savannah today at Georgia Media Marketplace with Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus

Catching up and making new connections with top-tier destinations and media was the perfect way to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week 🧳 ✈️

It's always inspiring to see the leaders of our industry shaping the stories that showcase Georgia's incredible destinations. Huge thank you to GACVB, The Kimpton Brice Hotel, and all of our attendees who helped make this event a success!

05/06/2026

We can't stop thinking about our FAM trip with Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge last weekend! Had to share some more highlights from our itinerary:

🛎️ Check in
🖼️ Tour the
🍽️ Dinner at
🎟️ Explore the Museum
🥐 Breakfast
🛍️ Browse
🍖 Lunch
⭐ Visit the Roanoke Star
🥃 Stop by

Save this post for your next trip to Roanoke!
📷: Visit VBR- Jennifer Griffin, Brett Winter Lemon, Jennifer Hayward