NEWS

Sara Brune, Research Director for Visit Savannah, traveled to Auburn, Alabama, to attend the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) conference. This annual event connects tourism professionals across the southeastern U.S. through knowledge-sharing, informative sessions, networking, and partnership opportunities aimed at advancing the tourism industry.

As an active STS member, Sara attended various sessions, including a collaborative presentation with NC State University on technology in tourism. This session sparked a discussion on the value of mobile apps for destination marketing organizations, highlighting insights, lessons learned, and challenges from other tourism apps.

The conference also featured academic research presentations and panels with leading tourism research organizations. To learn more about the Southeast Tourism Society, click HERE.