PEOPLE Charles "Chuck" Sams III has been unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate as Director of the National Park Service. He is the first Native American to lead the agency in its 105-year history. Sams, who is Cayuse and Walla Walla, is … [Continue reading]
What’s In the Jobs Corner?
President & CEO — Visit Tucson, AZ CEO / Executive Vice President — Visit Santa Cruz County, CA Executive Director — Visit Dana Point, CA President & CEO — Visit Fort Wayne, IN Executive Director AND Director of Communications … [Continue reading]
Is Washington the Best State in the US?
Like hello, U.S. News & World Report. What about tourism? The venerable (since 1948) publication has issued its annual findings with the introduction, "Some states shine in health care. Some soar in education. Some excel in both – or in much … [Continue reading]
Who’s In The People Corner?
Felipe Garcia has been named Interim President and CEO of Visit Tucson, taking over for Brent DeRaad, who recently resigned from the post to take over as head of the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau in Texas. Garcia has worked … [Continue reading]
Wait Wait…Tell Me! 32 Quick, Current Things.
Have we got news for you! Roundup: Places; industry news; search, social media, traditional media updates; Europe happenings; plus recovery and jobs. Does your news belong here? Drop a note to laurie@thetravelvertical.com. PLACES 1. New York … [Continue reading]