Advance Travel and Tourism

Just wrapped up an incredible time at the 2024 Kentucky Travel Industry Association Annual Conference! From insightful sessions to networking with industry leaders, it was a fantastic experience. Check out our recap for all the highlights and key takeaways! #KTIA2024 #webringthetravelertoyou Andrew Held

Bath County, Virginia, is an incredible destination that offers a mix of beautiful nature, interesting history, and outstanding hospitality. Our Regional Manager, Will Crockett, TMP, was recently able to enjoy multiple nights in the Allegheny Mountains, attending the VA1 Governor's Tourism Summit alongside our Virginia representative, Rebecca Hudson Meyers, MBA at The Omni Homestead Resort. While exploring Bath County, Will was in awe of the incredible scenery and also enjoyed getting off the resort to discover more of the towns of Hot Springs and Warm Springs. A few highlights of the trip were getting a local craft beer at Bacova Beer Company, getting to know the owner of The Inn at Warm Springs and having a delicious meal at their Tavern, and taking advantage of the Homestead's incredible spa. Will encourages everyone to Visit Bath County VA, Virginia, and extends a heartfelt thank you to those who made it an amazing experience. #TravelTuesday #visitbath #discovermore #bathcounty #hospitality

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This year has been difficult for some Florida destinations. However, it has not stopped visitation. #DYK Florida welcomed more than 34 million visitors from July 1st to September 30th? Visitors continue to be interested in a vacation to Florida as well as finding new places to explore that turn into lifelong memories. #lifelongmemory #destinations #bestvacations #DYK

We can't wait to see everyone at the VA1 Governor's Tourism Summit this week! Come find us at our booth for some great conversation and fun freebies! #webringthetravelertoyou #advancetravelandtourism

As we continue to deepen our commitment to Kentucky’s travel industry, we’re thrilled to (re)-introduce Advance Travel & Tourism as a partner to the state of Kentucky and to reaffirm our dedication to supporting the incredible work of the Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA). Our Commitment to the Travel Industry and KTIA: We remain steadfast in our support of both the travel industry at large and KTIA specifically. Over the years, we have been proud sponsors of various initiatives that help drive tourism, create opportunities, and showcase the best Kentucky has to offer. This year we're happy to be sponsoring 'Bowling for Bourbon' as well as the Silent Auction. Meet the Team: Andrew Held and Kyle Stichtenoth We’re excited to introduce Andrew Held in his new role here locally in Kentucky. Joining him is Kyle Stichtenoth, who brings a wealth of expertise. Together, they are here to support your growth, bring fresh ideas, and collaborate to make a lasting impact on Kentucky’s tourism landscape. Where to Find Us: Be sure to come find us at our booth and/or the following breakout sessions and activities: -Voluntourism event at the DCCH Center for Children and Families -Bourbon and Backdrops Tour -Breakouts Sessions: Agritourism, Influencers, Sports Tourism, and Incentive Programs -And (of course) Bowling for Bourbon, the Icebreaker Event, the Gala Reception & Dinner, and the Nightcap Party! Thank you for the warm welcome, and here’s to a successful event and continued partnership in Kentucky. Feel free to reach out with any questions, or simply come by to say hello. We look forward to connecting with you!

During a recent hurricane evacuation, Adrianne Glass, TMP and her family explored one of our clients, Coastal Mississippi. It was a wonderful place to take the family to explore all types of activities. One thing Adrianne had to do was visit The Mississippi Aquarium to experience all the interactive exhibits. She also never forgets to get a food item as a souvenir. On this trip, she got pickles and pepper jelly from Lady May in Ocean Springs, MS. #TravelTuesday

We were honored to once again attend and sponsor the Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism in Chattanooga. Because Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association and Chattanooga Tourism Co. put on such an insightful event, we wanted to share some of our key takeaways from the conference below from Christy Betz, TMP.

Did you know that in 1956, the phrase “Elvis has left the building,” originated at KWKH’s Louisiana Hayride show in Shreveport, Louisiana? Mobs of teenage girls were said to have been in pandemonium over Elvis Presley to the point that most attendees just assumed he was singing because you couldn’t hear him over the squeals and shouts of the crowd. Announcer, Horace Logan, used the phrase to let the crowd know Elvis was gone and to encourage them to stay seated for the next performance. After that night, it was used to let fans know it was time to leave the venue. While this particular Hayride Show was held at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds to accommodate the large crowd, many before this were held at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, pictured below. Much of the auditorium is still intact to this day, and visitors can walk where stars, like Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Aretha Franklin walked and stand on the very stage where they performed. Visit Shreveport-Bossier #louisiana #louisianastate #hankwilliams #architecture