PRSA Travel & Tourism Section

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Travel and Tourism Section Executive Committee congregated in Visit Tampa Bay earlier this week to discuss all of the session proposals you submitted, map out the programming for the 2025 conference and tour venue options for the offsite receptions. We're feeling inspired and excited for another incredible conference experience and hope you are, too!

LAST CALL! ?? Spend your weekend brainstorming any final session or speaker ideas you may have for the 2025 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Travel and Tourism Conference, because Monday, September 23, is the cutoff to get all proposals submitted for consideration. The brilliance and ingenuity of our members is what helps us deliver top-notch programming to you all year after year. We can't wait to highlight your successes that we can all learn from, the trends you're setting, the trails you're blazing and your forecasts for the future of our industry. Submit here: https://lnkd.in/e-GcnY3N

?? DEADLINE EXTENDED! ?? We are already in full planning mode for the 2025 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Travel and Tourism Conference in Visit Tampa Bay and we want to hear from you. We are extending our deadline for speaker and session proposals to Monday, September 23! Proposals should outline 45- to 50-minute breakout sessions, curated panels or 1.5-hour workshops that focus on timely and relevant topics in travel and tourism communications. The focus should be on fresh approaches to public relations topics that target mid-level and senior-level practitioners. Topics could include strategic planning, working with media and digital influencers, measurement, crisis communications, diversity, emerging trends, career advancement, and more. Submit here: https://lnkd.in/egUpSwFH

?? Congratulations to our new and returning PRSA Travel & Tourism Section Executive Committee members??? We're thrilled to welcome Todd Burke with Visit Greater Palm Springs, Rachel Laber Pulvino with Visit Rochester and Derek Byrne with Visit KC. We’re also excited to welcome back Deborah Park with TURNER Public Relations, Matthew Maxey with Visit Franklin, Kate Hudson with Visit Spokane and Leah Berger, APR, ECI with Experience Columbus. Thank you to everyone who applied to be a part of the board and our EC members who donate their time and talents to this incredible Section! #PRSATravel #PRSA

?? 2025 Call for Presentations! ?? We are already in full planning mode for the 2025 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Travel and Tourism Conference in Visit Tampa Bay and we want to hear from you! Send us your speaker and session proposals by Thursday, September 12. Proposals should outline 45- to 50-minute breakout sessions, curated panels or 1.5-hour workshops that focus on timely and relevant topics in travel and tourism communications. The focus should be on fresh approaches to public relations topics that target mid-level and senior-level practitioners. Topics can include strategic planning, working with media and digital influencers, measurement, crisis communications, diversity, emerging trends, career advancement and more. Is there a topic you feel could have been explored more during the 2024 conference? Send us that, too! We're all ears. Submit ? https://lnkd.in/ettbxajf

LAST CHANCE: Do not miss your opportunity to register for tomorrow's webinar, "Maintaining Trust in a Crisis," which is back by popular demand following the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Travel and Tourism Conference this past June in VisitGreenvilleSC. Get ready to take lots of notes as Helio Fred Garcia shares his insights with us tomorrow, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m. EDT. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eF8KVDc4

Extra, extra, read all about it! August's?Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)?Strategies & Tactics issue includes insights on the travel and tourism landscape, the rise of content creators and how the industry is evolving. Read now:?https://lnkd.in/ecZFX92U

REMINDER: If you're dying to know what had everyone abuzz at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Travel and Tourism Conference last month in VisitGreenvilleSC or would like a refresher, the "Maintaining Trust in a Crisis" workshop led by Helio Fred Garcia is back by popular demand. The webinar, available to our entire membership base, will take place Thursday, August 15, at 1 p.m. EDT. Register now >> https://lnkd.in/gJTk5jRS

DYK? Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and Museum of Public Relations have entered into a strategic partnership wherein they will jointly create and execute educational programming and events, as well as expand research efforts to further the advancement of the public relations profession. The PRMuseum, which is relocating to PRSA's headquarters in New York City, is the world's only museum dedicated to the PR profession. Be sure to pay them a visit next time you're in the Big Apple!

In case you haven't heard, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is hosting a Chapter Membership Contest through Sept. 22. Grow your local membership and compete for a chance to win tailored professional development opportunities. Now that's what we call a win-win!