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Travel South International Showcase, the premier international tourism marketplace for the Southern United States, took place last week in Kansas City, Missouri—bringing together more than 400 tourism professionals for three days of intensive meetings, networking, and strategic planning. The event serves as a key platform for increasing international visitation, to drive more travelers to spend more time—and money—across the South.

Visit Savannah’s Mindy Shea was proud to serve as a sponsor of this year’s Showcase, reinforcing our commitment to elevating Savannah’s presence in the global tourism landscape. Throughout the event, the Visit Savannah team conducted nearly 40 appointments with leading international tour operators, strengthening existing relationships and forging new partnerships that will help expand Savannah’s reach in overseas markets.

Several local partners joined Visit Savannah on the trip, representing the depth and diversity of Savannah’s hospitality community. Attendees included Hayley Johns, Best Western Savannah, Jolene Price-Thompson, Savannah Riverboat Cruises, Dylan Myzenko, McKibbon Hotels, Marie Dalis-Brown, The Ann and Lizzie Clanton, with Historic Tours of America. Their participation ensured a strong and unified Savannah presence, showcasing the wide range of experiences awaiting visitors from around the world.

The international travel market continues to play a vital role in the Visit Savannah marketing mix, offering significant opportunities for economic growth and year-round visitation. Engagements like Travel South International Showcase help keep Savannah top-of-mind among key global travel planners and strengthen our position as one of the South’s most compelling destinations.