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, …
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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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North Little Rock to host North Little Rock Food Truck Permitting Day
The North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau will host a North Little Rock Food Truck Permitting Day on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in downtown North Little Rock (exact location to be announced). All mobile food vendors that would like to operate in North Little Rock in 2023 are encouraged to sign up for an …
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Brood & Barley’s Mcfadden appointed to North Little Rock A & P Commission
Brayan Mcfadden, co-owner and executive chef of Brood & Barley in North Little Rock, was appointed to the North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission last week at North Little Rock City Hall. Left to Right: North Little Rock Alderman Maurice Taylor, North Little Rock A & P Commissioner; Karen Trevino, President & CEO of …
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North Little Rock A & P launches MUNIRevs
Today the North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission (A & P) began using GovOS / MUNIRevs, a leading provider of tax, licensing and compliance tools for local government, to simplify online tax remittances for North Little Rock lodging and foodservice providers. Benefits of GovOS / MUNIRevs for North Little Rock lodging and foodservice businesses: …
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North Little Rock A & P appoints Marion commissioner at-large
Michael Marion, General Manager of Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, was appointed to a four-year at-large position on the North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission last week at North Little Rock City Hall. “We’re excited to welcome Michael on board,” said Melody Williford, Chairman of the North Little Rock A & P …
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Lockard joins North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau
The North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, the marketing and promotion arm of the North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission, has hired Jill Thiel Lockard as Operations Coordinator. “Jill’s experience and knowledge of the administrative side of the hospitality industry will be a valuable resource to our team,” said Karen Trevino, President & …
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North Little Rock CVB hires Kouns, Gaither and Carr
The North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced that it has hired three new employees: Heather Kouns as Director of Destination Projects; Everett Gaither as Communications Coordinator, and Tim Carr as Events Coordinator. “The North Little Rock CVB is now fully-staffed and equipped to succeed in making North Little Rock the best tourism …
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