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11/5/2009
2009 Tourism Marketing Summit to Offer Outlook on 2010 Travel, Tourism
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2009 tourism marketing summit 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel (Ballroom E). The event begins with a continental breakfast 8 a.m.-9 a.m. followed by the keynote address and presentations. The event is free and open to the public. Register online at MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com by Nov. 9. Beginning at 9 a.m. David Sheatsley, U.S. Travel Association, will give the keynote address. As the association’s director of marketing research, Sheatsley will provide an overview of current travel trends and an outlook on tourism nationally. He will also share his insight on how travel trends may impact upcoming marketing initiatives locally. In addition, a number of presentations will be given starting at 10:30 a.m. MBACC staff will offer an update on 2009 marketing results and provide an overview of the direction of 2010 advertising. Staff will also give updates on meetings and group travel and local research as it impacts the Myrtle Beach area. The S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Brandon Agency will brief attendees on cooperative advertising opportunities. For more information, visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com or call (843) 626-7444.