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Upcoming Tourism Symposium at Running Y
This article was in Sunday’s (October 2nd, 2016) Herald and News
Written By: Gerry O’Brien, H&N Editor
The Running Y Ranch Resort has been selected to host the 21st annual Travel Southern Oregon (TS0) Symposium on March 6-7, 2017, in Klamath Falls.
General Manager George Rogers said, “Running Y Ranch Resort is very excited to host this long-standing tourism industry event in March. Travel Southern Oregon has been a marketing leader for over 20 years. Its annual symposium is well-known throughout the tourism and hospitality industry for bringing the industry’s leading speakers and leaders together for an impactful day of presentations and interactive discussion. And, the Running Y Ranch Resort is an excellent choice for thisevent, as it captures the essence of Southern Oregon’s recreationally-based economy.
According to Jim Chadderdon, Executive Director of Discover Klamath Visitor and Convention Bureau, the local tourism agency: “Klamath Falls is honored to host this event. Tourism is a major economic driver to Southern Oregon and Klamath Falls, and the Running Y Ranch Resort provides an excellent location to bring travel, tourism, and hospitality professionals together for a day of professional education.”
While details are still being finalized. Travel Southern Oregon’s event typically includes keynote speeches by leaders of Travel Oregon, the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, and others. Past speakers have addressed travel trends, demographics in tourism, marijuana/cannabis tourism, digital marketing, wine industry partnerships, attracting bus tour operators, regional sports marketing, and more.
“If you or your business is even remotely involved in catering to visitors, this is a not-to-be-missed event. The networking, presentations, and insights are critical to staying on top of industry changes and hence growing your business,” Chadderdon said.
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