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January 15, 2020 
Explore Georgia Update 
 
Join us for Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day at the Capitol next T uesday, January 21, as professionals from across the state gather to convey the value and celebrate the achievements of our collective industries. T his year's program will feature remarks by Commissioner Pat Wilson and Gov ernor Brian Kemp, the debut of the 2020 Explore Georgia Travel Guide, and the check presentation and industry photo. 
Please plan to arrive at the North Wing of the Capitol by 9:00 a.m. As always, allow ample time for parking and to get through security. Parking and security information can be found here. 
 
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Date: T uesday, January 21, 2020 Location: Georgia State Capitol, North Wing 
 
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Schedule of Ev ents: 
9 a.m.  10 a.m. 10 a.m.  10:20 a.m. 10:20 a.m.  10:30 a.m. 10:30  end of day 11 a.m.  2 p.m. 
 
Netw orking and breakfast Program Industry photo w ith Gov ernor Kemp Meet w ith legislators Trav el Guide pick-up 
 
Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day is also an important opportunity for advocacy. If you are planning to visit with your elected officials while you are at the Capitol, you may want to use the latest Georgia by the Numbers document, as well as the tourism economic impact reports. 
 
2020 Explore Ge orgia Trav e l Guide Pick-up 
Following Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day at the Capitol, Explore Georgia will have boxes of the 2020 Explore Georgia T ravel Guide available for pick-up from 11 a.m.  2 p.m. at Georgia Public Broadcasting. 
Georgia Public Broadcasting 260 14th Street NW Atlanta, GA 30318 
T urn into the main entrance and drive straight back into the parking deck. You will see our team members when you enter the deck. Brittney Gray, Director of Visitor Services, will be there and you can contact her at 678-640-4338 if you have questions. 
If you are not able to pick up the T ravel Guide at GPB on January 21, you can visit your closest state Visitor Information Center to pick up guides, or email Brittney Gray at bgray@georgia.org to place an order for delivery. 
 
Southe ast Tourism Socie ty M arke ting Colle ge Scholarships Av ailable 
Miles Partnership is accepting applications for its scholarship program to the Southeast Tourism Society (ST S) Marketing College, which will be held July 26-31, 2020, in Dahlonega. T he scholarship program is available to tourism industry professionals working in the 12 ST S member states, and Miles will award one scholarship in each state. T he 2020 application period for the program ends on Friday, February 21, 2020, at 5 p.m. EST. Complete information can be found here. 
 
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RVIC Grant Application De adline January 31 
T he second round of applications for the new RVIC Grant Program are due Friday, January 31, 2020. Interested applicants must submit their applications for consideration to RVICGrants@georgia.org by no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.). To apply, visit Market Georgia to download the application. Explore Georgia is offering the matching grant in two rounds of up to $2,000 to currently designated RVICs to support their marketing and promotional efforts. Certified RVICs are eligible to apply in only one of the two rounds. 
 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 
 
Jan. 21, 2020 
 
Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day at the Capitol 
 
Feb. 4-6, 2020 
 
RCMA: Emerge 2020 
 
Feb. 5, 2020 
 
Destination Show case 
 
Feb. 7-8, 2020 
 
Georgia Organics Conference and Expo 
 
Feb. 10-12, 2020 STS Annual Meeting: Connections 
 
Feb. 11-12, 2020 Georgia Grow n Symposium 
 
Feb. 19-21, 2020 Connect Trav el Marketplace 
 
Feb. 24-26, 2020 GACVB Winter Meeting 
 
Mar. 8-9, 2020 
 
Winter 2020 Chautauqua 
 
Mar. 27, 2020 
 
Georgia on my Mind Day 
 
Apr. 22-24, 2020 2020 RVIC Conference 
 
Atlanta, GA Irving, T X Washington, DC Athens, GA Little Rock, AR Macon, GA Kissimmee, FL Valdosta, GA Young Harris, GA Sylvania, GA Douglasville, GA 
 
Please send any questions, comments or suggestions to Partnerinfo@Georgia.org. 
 
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