Georgia Economic Developers Association
President / CEO of the Tourism Authority
Georgia Economic Developers Association, Thomasville, Georgia, United States, 31792
President / CEO of the Tourism Authority
Position to be filled by: February 1, 2025 Location: Thomasville, Georgia Category: Tourism Marketing and Promotion As the official tourism marketing and promotion authority for the Thomasville and Thomas County region, the Destination Thomasville Tourism Authority (DTTA) plans and executes strategies to support and grow the tourism industry in our area. The DTTA is funded through the Hotel Motel Tax and receives 3.5% (of the total 8%) from both the City of Thomasville and Thomas County governments. In 2024, the DTTA developed their first Strategic Plan that provides a road map for the Thomas County travel industry to grow and thrive for the economic benefit of all citizens. To that end, the DTTA is seeking a full-time Tourism Director to fulfill and implement the vision outlined in that plan. Position Summary The CEO of the DTTA is responsible for marketing and promoting Thomas County as a tourist destination and to grow the tourism industry in our area by developing and executing effective marketing, promotion, sales, and community engagement strategies as well as providing leadership and oversight of the DTTA’s operations. The CEO will report directly to the DTTA Board and may be responsible for overseeing any additional staff needed to carry out stated objectives. All other employees of the DTTA will report to and be the responsibility of the CEO. The Director shall be highly visible in the community, working and communicating with travel industry businesses, business leaders, merchants, and government/elected officials. The CEO also represents DTTA at state and regional travel industry meetings and associations.
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Position to be filled by: February 1, 2025 Location: Thomasville, Georgia Category: Tourism Marketing and Promotion As the official tourism marketing and promotion authority for the Thomasville and Thomas County region, the Destination Thomasville Tourism Authority (DTTA) plans and executes strategies to support and grow the tourism industry in our area. The DTTA is funded through the Hotel Motel Tax and receives 3.5% (of the total 8%) from both the City of Thomasville and Thomas County governments. In 2024, the DTTA developed their first Strategic Plan that provides a road map for the Thomas County travel industry to grow and thrive for the economic benefit of all citizens. To that end, the DTTA is seeking a full-time Tourism Director to fulfill and implement the vision outlined in that plan. Position Summary The CEO of the DTTA is responsible for marketing and promoting Thomas County as a tourist destination and to grow the tourism industry in our area by developing and executing effective marketing, promotion, sales, and community engagement strategies as well as providing leadership and oversight of the DTTA’s operations. The CEO will report directly to the DTTA Board and may be responsible for overseeing any additional staff needed to carry out stated objectives. All other employees of the DTTA will report to and be the responsibility of the CEO. The Director shall be highly visible in the community, working and communicating with travel industry businesses, business leaders, merchants, and government/elected officials. The CEO also represents DTTA at state and regional travel industry meetings and associations.
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