CAPE TOWN, 1 April 2021: Start-up Destination Marketing Organisation, Samco, which builds business links between South Africa and the Mekong Region, attracted a turnout of more than 200 travel and wine experts at last night’s official launch party in Cape Town.
Samco, or South Africa and the Mekong Collaborative Office, says it gained inspiration from the Mekong Tourism Coordination Office’s success story over the last decade. It plans to headhunt a CEO from the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) to ensure the DMO hits the headlines of travel trade journals worldwide.
But for now, silence on the identity of Samco’s first CEO and director-general until the ink dries on the contract signing. During the lavish party, Samco’s founding directors claimed they would create a one-off 34-day ocean cruise from Cape Town to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam via the romantic holiday islands of the Maldives and Sri Lanka once Covid-19 travel restrictions lift. Passengers on the cruise of a lifetim
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TDA column: Tourism Executive Director Beth Carden says farewell
Beth Carden, TDA executive director
As I quickly approach my retirement date of April 1, I wanted to take this opportunity to share an overview of my time as Henderson County Tourism Development Authority executive director.
It has been one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever had in my 45-year career. I have said it many times over the years, especially during last year’s pandemic, how proud I am of Henderson County’s tourism industry and the local community for stepping up and keeping our economy going.
Businesses and residents have been ambassadors for the community, which has and will continue to translate into visitors staying longer and spending more while feeding newcomers into a strong relocation industry.
LebTown
March 17, 2021
It’s no secret that the Lebanon Valley is expanding with signs of growth evident every day. As we see additional hotels and restaurants pop up one can wonder is this a coincidence or part of a larger plan for economic development. What role does Visit Lebanon Valley play in this expansion?
Visit Lebanon Valley is a DMO, Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), which is a nonprofit organization that is tasked with promoting the county as a viable getaway or staycation option for locals and visitors. This two-person team takes the job of promoting the Lebanon Valley very seriously. Funded mostly by local hotel occupancy tax, they sing the praises of the Lebanon Valley every single day to visitors, locals, meeting planners, group leaders and those considering a move to the area.