Heather Kouns, Vice President of Strategic Sales at North Little Rock Tourism has completed the three-year program of Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Marketing College® and earned certifications as a Travel Marketing Professional (TMP) and Festival & Event Planner (FEP). Kouns is a graduate of Florida State University with more than 12 years of experience in hospitality and tourism industries …
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3 steps to operate a mobile food vendor business in North Little Rock
North Little Rock, Arkansas, welcomes mobile food vendors! We’re hoping to make the process of operating in our city easier. Step 1: Schedule your inspections. Inspection by the North Little Rock Fire Marshal Location: 3417 Magnolia Street, North Little Rock, AR 72116 Phone: 501-340-5370 Inspection by North Little Rock Health Department Location: 2800 N. Willow …
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North Little Rock Tourism promotes Slagle, Kouns and Morris
North Little Rock Tourism has promoted three of its team members, the destination marketing organization announced today: Stephanie Slagle is Vice President of Marketing & Communications; Heather Kouns is Vice President of Strategic Sales, and Shelbey Morris is Senior Manager of Sales & Partnerships. “Proud to have these three women leading North Little Rock Tourism’s …
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Alexander named Chief Operating Officer at North Little Rock Tourism
North Little Rock Tourism has promoted Janis Alexander, formerly Vice President of Operations, to Chief Operating Officer (COO). “Since joining us five years ago, Janis has been essential to the success of North Little Rock Tourism through her hard work and passion for the tourism industry,” said Karen Trevino, President & CEO. “The new title …
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Unwer joins North Little Rock Tourism
North Little Rock Tourism has hired Pete Unwer as Events Specialist. In his role, Unwer coordinates events at Argenta Plaza, the outdoor event venue at 510 Main Street managed by North Little Rock Tourism, as well as assists with other projects as needed. “We’re so excited to welcome a bright, promising person such as Pete …
North Little Rock Tourism brings home Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame induction, Henry Award
During the 50th Annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Jonesboro in February, North Little Rock Tourism President & CEO Karen Trevino was inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame and Heather Kouns, Director of Tourism Development, received the Henry Award for “Rising Star”. Jonesboro, AR – February 26: Governor’s Conference day two in Jonesboro, AR on …
North Little Rock Tourism shines at Southeast Tourism Society’s Shining Example Awards
During Southeast Tourism Society’s Connections Conference in Jackson, Mississippi, this September, North Little Rock Tourism received the prestigious Shining Example Award from the Southeast Tourism Society for “Tourism Office of the Year.” Heather Kouns, Director of Tourism Development, also received the Rising Star Award. Left to right: Heather Kouns, Shelbey Morris, Karen Trevino, Stephanie Slagle, …
North Little Rock Tourism’s Trevino appointed Chair of Southeast Tourism Society’s Executive Committee
North Little Rock Tourism President & CEO Karen Trevino at Southeast Tourism Society Connections 2023 During the Annual Meeting of the Membership in Jackson, Mississippi, Southeast Tourism Society approved its slate of members to the Executive Committee for a one-year term and the Board of Directors for a two-year term. Karen Trevino, TMP, North Little …
North Little Rock Tourism’s Trevino and Morris earn Travel Marketing Professional certifications
Karen Trevino, President & CEO of North Little Rock Tourism and Shelbey Morris, Tourism Project Manager for North Little Rock Tourism, have completed the three-year program of Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College® and earned certification as a Travel Marketing Professional (TMP). “Half of our staff are now certified Travel Marketing Professionals, and we have more …
North Little Rock Tourism hires Shelbey Morris
North Little Rock Tourism has hired Shelbey Morris, CTP, STS, in the role of Tourism Project Manager. Morris will assist the Director of Tourism Market Development and the Director of Tourism Development with the coordination and implementation of projects, such as North Little Rock’s “Setting the Table” Culinary Initiative. “Shelbey knows our industry so well …
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