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Travel South USA International Showcase
to be Held in Charleston, SC
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Atlanta, GA – November 2017 / Newsmaker Alert / Travel South USA’s 6th Annual Travel South USA International Showcase will be held in historic Charleston, South Carolina from Monday, November 27 – Wednesday, November 29, 2017.
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6th Annual Travel South USA International ShowcaseEach year Travel South USA invites qualified international tour operators and U.S. receptive tour operators to Travel South USA International Showcase to meet with State tourism representatives from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia as well as a host of travel suppliers, including city CVBs, hotels, attractions, restaurants and shopping destinations for three days of sit down one-on-one appointments to discuss how each can better attract and service their customers with a collective goal of generating more international visitors to the Travel South USA region.

“International visitation is critically important to South Carolina’s $20.2 billion tourism economy, and one of the greatest potential areas for growth for our state,” said Duane Parrish, Director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. “Hosting the 2017 Travel South International Showcase gives South Carolina direct exposure to 119 International Tour Operators from 19 countries across the globe and the opportunity to generate greater international awareness of the wealth of diverse visitor experiences found in the southern U.S. through seven Super Fam Tours.”

The Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has welcomed all international operators and registered delegates the opportunity to participate on one of eleven city tours designed to showcase Charleston in the brightest light, showcasing the city’s rich history, culture, cuisine and natural beauty.

“The Charleston area’s hospitality community is absolutely delighted to be hosting the 6th annual Travel South USA International Showcase. In addition to marketplace sessions, networking and great entertainment, the 450+ attendees will enjoy an enticing variety of city tours that were curated specifically for their enjoyment” said Helen Hill, CEO of the Charleston Are Convention and Visitors Bureau.

About Travel South USA
Travel South USA is America’s oldest and largest regional travel promotion organization, formed in 1965. The long-standing regional collaboration of the state tourism offices of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia provides a foundation to positively position tourism as a vital and dynamic element in the region’s economic development. Tourism ranks throughout the region as one of the top three industries, behind manufacturing and agriculture, and is responsible for $133 billion in spending by visitors, generating 1.4 million direct jobs, $30 billion in worker paychecks, and almost $16 billion in state and local taxes. For more information, visit www.TravelSouthUSA.com for consumer information and travel industry information, www.TravelSouthUSA.org.
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Contact:
Andrew Cantrell
Global Marketing Manager
Travel South USA
404-231-1790
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Travel South USA is the official regional marketing organization for the Southern United States and its mission is to promote, foster, and encourage travel to and within the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
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Publishing Dates: 11/09/17 – 01/09/18
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