February 2015                                                                               Like us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter   

Welcome to the Peach Byte, the email newsletter from Georgia Tourism! Look for the Peach Byte in your inbox each month with updates on Georgia's tourism industry and news you can use to strengthen your business. Throughout the month, check marketgeorgia.org for resources and information about travel and tourism in the Peach State.

Top News Items from Georgia Tourism

  1. Governor Deal celebrates Georgia's tourism industry, unveils 2015 Travel Guide 

    On Jan. 27, 2015, at Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day at the Capitol, Gov. Deal recognized the economic impact of the tourism industry in Georgia. He also unveiled the 2015 Georgia Travel Guide, featuring Georgia chefs "Mama Louise" Hudson and Hugh Acheson. Read about the day's events, and order or download copies of the travel guide online.


  2. Download handouts from 2015 Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day at the Capitol

    Looking for copies of the most recent county economic impact sheets? Did you see the Georgia Tourism FY14 Annual Report for your region? Find those handouts and more from 2015 Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day at the Capitol on marketgeorgia.org.


  3. Photos from 2015 Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day at the Capitol

    Browse the Tourism Day photo gallery on Picture Georgia to see friends, colleagues and special guests at the Capitol. Access the gallery with the download code: 2015Tday.


  4. Order copies of the 2015 Guide to Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites

    The new "Guide to Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites" is now available and has been shipped to visitor centers and many tourism partners. This 64-page brochure is filled with getaway ideas for enjoying the great outdoors and Georgia's history. If your organization would like to order these for display (150 per box), email or call 770-389-7401.

Meet, greet and learn! Register for these tourism conferences in Georgia
  • 2015 Georgia Agritourism Annual Conference Feb. 16-18 in Valdosta - Click here for information and the registration link for the conference.
  • GACVB Winter Meeting Feb. 23-25 in Valdosta - Click here for information and registration.
  • 2015 Winter Chautauqua Tourism Conference March 1-2 in Dalton - Click here to register for the conference.
  • 2015 West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail Annual Conference March 19-20 in Dalton - Click here for more information and registration.
  • 2015 National Main Streets Conference in Atlanta - Click here for details and registration.

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