TravelSouth USA names Stephen Foutes as new Chair

Travel South USA has appointed Stephen Foutes as Chair of the Southern Travel Directors Council, Inc., for the FY24/25 term.

Serving this year are vice-chair Mark Ezell, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development; secretary, Wit Tuttell, executive director, Visit North Carolina; treasurer Rochelle Hicks, Visit Mississippi; immediate past chair, Mike Mangeot, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Tourism; and Liz Bittner, President & CEO, Travel South USA.

“I am eager to build on the momentum set by my predecessors and continue advancing our collective mission,” said Foutes, adding that his priorities as chair include elevating TSUSA’s focus on B2B2C campaigns to create compelling online content to disperse travellers across the region.

“Additionally, we will introduce dedicated “power hours” training sessions to ensure state destinations are equipped with the latest products and insights,” Foutes said, noting the company’s signature events, including the Travel South International Showcase, Global Week, Media Marketplace, and IPW Client Activation remain top priority.