The Future of Travel to be Celebrated Throughout 2022’s National Travel and Tourism Week

April 18, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nate Sweetman, 941-955-0991 Ext. 116

SARASOTA, Fla. (April 18, 2022) – For the last 38 years, the first full week of May has been catered to and reserved in communities nationwide towards National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW). This prestigious week gives various communities an opportunity to showcase the impact of travel to business leaders, policymakers and numerous media tied to the industry. NTTW is also a week-long celebration, honoring the “Future of Travel” by recognizing the inspirational individuals within the community that keep the industry thriving. Save the date, as this year, Visit Sarasota County will showcase this celebration with an awards breakfast on May 5, 2022, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Carlisle Inn and Conference Center.

During the event, Senior Industry Specialist-Tourism for ADARA, Inc. Leroy Bridges, will speak on the “The Future of Digital Marketing in Travel” and point out exceptional individuals who will continue doing their part in excelling the industry within the Sarasota community. Five awards will be given out to those who have made tourism a success in the destination. Awards include the Management Excellence award, recognizing a manger or supervisor who demonstrates a significant positive impact on staff while also mentoring their team to inspire unforgettable experiences to visitors; and the Rising Star award, recognizing an emerging leader in Sarasota County who exhibits ongoing contributions and exceptional growth within the tourism and hospitality industry. This will be followed up by the “Voice of Sarasota” award, which will honor and recognize a special person who has made a major impact on tourism throughout Sarasota County.

The breakfast banquet at the Carlisle Inn and Conference Center will be a country buffet-style, and will include eggs, bacon, biscuits and sausage gravy, French toast, hash browns, and an assortment of pies, including the award-winning apple pie from Der Dutchman. There will be various prizes for attendees to potentially win, including two free round-trip tickets on Avelo Airlines!

This is a can’t miss event to honor and recognize all the individuals that have played a part in the success of the tourism and hospitality industry in Sarasota County. Save the date and get your tickets as soon as possible, seats are filling up for this annual celebration. For more information about VSC’s NTTW Awards Breakfast and the chance to celebrate the tourism industry with VSC on May 5th, please register here.

VSC's National Travel and Tourism Week Awards Breakfast is sponsored by SRQ Airport, The Westin, Hyatt Regency Sarasota and Opal Collection Hotels & Resorts.

For more information on National Travel and Tourism Week, please visit www.ustravel.org/events/national-travel-and-tourism-week.

About Sarasota County

Situated on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Sarasota County welcomes more than 2.7 million visitors annually. Within its 725 square miles, the county serves up a diverse menu of cultural and recreational activities and attractions, including award-winning dining, world-class fine arts and performing arts, professional and amateur sports and the area’s circus heritage. Vacationers can enjoy city life in downtown Sarasota, revisit old Florida in Englewood and Venice, enjoy some of the best beaches in the U.S. on Siesta Key and Longboat Key, or play in North Port’s many parks and waterways. Sarasota County is perhaps best known for its 35 miles of pristine coastline in addition to 6 barrier islands, delivering options for beach getaways that are unrivaled almost anywhere else in the U.S., including Siesta Beach, named the No. 1 beach in the country and No. 11 in the world in TripAdvisor’s 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards – the third time it has held the national title. To learn more, visit www.visitsarasota.com. Connect via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

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