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2020 Lt. Governor's Virtual Travel & Tourism Summits
Date/Time
9/22/2020 - 10/20/2020
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Central
Event Description
The Oklahoma Travel Industry Association partnered with Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell to produce the 2020 Lt. Governor's Travel & Tourism Summits, which was held virtually for the very first time! Each virtual half-day program provided tourism education featuring speakers covering a range of topics on best practices to promote tourism in your region, and included a town hall-type discussion by the Lt. Governor on tourism development.

We are proud to partner with Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell to produce each of these Summit programs. His leadership within the tourism community is both supportive and engaging. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the Lt. Governor at next year's summit events. Come prepared to ask him questions and support his goal to make Oklahoma a Top Ten State in Tourism!

Click here to view the RaodTripOK videos for the best places to travel around the state. 

Rates:
Full Registration - $10/person per Summit or attend all three Summits for $25
Each Summit includes a Virtual Town Hall Meeting and an Education Workshop

Our Partners: 
Tourism Summit Partners & Major Tourism Partners

The Schedule: (1:30pm - 3:30pm)
  • 1:30 pm  Lt. Governor Town Hall
  • 2:00 pm  Tourism Welcome by Host Community & Speaker Introduction 
  • 2:15 pm  Educational Workshop 
  • 3:00 pm  Breakout Networking Groups


Tuesday, September 22nd
Hosted by: Ardmore Tourism Authority 
Topic: Destination Oklahoma – Digital Drives Revenue
Speaker: Summer Kirkland, Senior Vice President & Media Advisor with Stephens Media Group
Messaging that stands out in today’s digital environment has a direct influence in the choice of options for travel and leisure.  Traditional marketing messages no longer captivate audiences. A community or destination’s “virtual” appeal impacts visitor choices, resulting in increased revenue.  This presentation will cover essential elements of successful destination marketing, including digital marketing, advertising, website management and branding strategies.  The session will provide participants with a better understanding of the power of digital marketing and provide tips and tricks to complement current tourism trends.


Thursday, September 24th
Hosted by: Visit Shawnee and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Topic: Unusual Partners in a Time of Coopetition 
To paraphrase, "COVID times make strange bedfellows."  While in years past, you may have looked across your county line, community, street or parking lot and saw competitors, today's savvy business owner, tourism director or community official needs to put those rivalries aside for the greater good.  Renowned tourism and development consultant, Berkeley Young will lead us on an exploration of forming unusual partnerships in these unusual times.  How can you better utilize your limited adverting dollars for maximum impact by working together?  How can you keep visitors engaged while in your community and expand the time and dollars spent at each establishment?  Mr. Young will discuss the spirit of "coopetition."  Sometimes our greatest ally in recruiting new business is that same entity we have competed with for years.  Join us for this fun and energizing "straight talk" session about successfully implementing partnerships in this new era.
Speaker: Berkeley W. Young, President of Young Strategies, Inc.

Powerpoint from the Summit: Visit Shawnee Summit

Tuesday, October 20th
Hosted by: Visit Edmond  
Topic: Bicycle Tourism Panel 
Exploring new destinations via cycling has become increasingly popular in 2020. A combination of rural and urban bicycling encourages adventure, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Learn how to promote your community to new visitors as they “roll in” to experience your history, public art, retail and trails. Panelists are also organizing Edmond’s first Cycle 66 capitalizing on the renewed focus on Route 66 tourism brought about by Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell. Cycle 66 will highlight Central Oklahoma communities and businesses along the Mother Road.
Speakers: 
  • Mike Osburn, State Representative and Chair of Cycle 66
  • Bill Elliott, Bike Oklahoma
  • Jennifer Seaton, Visit Edmond

Recording of the Summit: Edmond Summit Recording
Powerpoint from the Summit: Bicycle Tourism


Speakers:

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell

Matt Pinnell was elected Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma on November 6th, 2018 with 62% of the vote and won all seventy-seven counties. He also runs a small business with his wife, Lisa, is an entrepreneur and inventor and attends Redeemer Covenant Church in Tulsa. Before being elected Oklahoma’s 17th Lieutenant Governor, Matt served as Director of State Parties for the Republican National Committee from 2013 to 2017, and served as Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party from 2010 to 2013. Matt is a graduate of Oral Roberts University and lives in Tulsa with his wife, Lisa, and 4 children who attend Jenks Public Schools.



Summer Kirkland, Senior Vice President & Media Advisor
Stephens Media Group
Topic: Destination Oklahoma – Digital Drives Revenue
Summer Kirkland is a Senior Vice President with the Stephens Media Group.  As a media consultant with over 15 years of experience, she has provided businesses of all sizes with integration of multi-media into their marketing campaigns. Ms. Kirkland specializes in online marketing strategies, evaluation of campaigns and digital advertising.  She considers herself as a revenue generator and is passionate about creating strategies that allow businesses of all sizes to grow increase profits.  




Berkeley W. Young, President
Young Strategies, Inc.
Topic: Unusual Partners in a Time of Coopetition
Twenty years of travel/tourism research, marketing, management, speaking, and retail experience. Berkeley Young specializes in destination research, planning, and strategy. Young’s travel industry experience includes management positions at a destination marketing organization, a Chamber of Commerce, a resort, and a research and planning firm. In 2004 Young formed his Charlotte, NC based company focusing on research and strategic planning for all aspects of travel destinations. Young’s firm is known for its custom-tailored approach in using research to address specific issues for DMOs. In the last fifteen years, Young has worked with over 100 destinations in thirty-four states and is a popular speaker at regional and national conferences and conventions.





Bill Elliott
Retired Computer Programmer and Lifetime Bicyclist
Topic: Bicycle Tourism Panel 
Bill Elliott is a retired computer programmer and lifetime bicyclist. He is a past president of the Oklahoma Bicycle Society (OKC Bike Club) and current president of BikeOklahoma – Oklahoma’s bike advocacy organization. He participated on the committee that worked to add Oklahoma to the U.S. Bike Route 66. Bill attended the Oklahoma Route 66 Convention as an Edmond stakeholder. He also serves on the Edmond Cycle 66 board as volunteer chair for the inaugural bike ride on November 8, 2020.







Michael Osburn
House District 81 State Representative & Chair of Cycle 66
Topic: Bicycle Tourism Panel 
Michael Osburn earned a BA in history/political science from Oklahoma Christian University and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Law. He began his career with Oklahoma governor Frank Keating, first as campaign manager in 1994 and then as deputy chief of staff in 1995. In 2006, he formed PoliGRAM, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in association and event management. Mike was first elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2016 and is currently pursuing a 3rd term as State Representative. He represents House District 81 which encompasses Central Edmond and includes Oklahoma Christian University, University of Central Oklahoma and downtown Edmond.




Jennifer Seaton
Director, Visit Edmond
Topic: Bicycle Tourism Panel 
Jennifer Seaton began leading Visit Edmond in 2019.  She is a City of Edmond employee and long-time Edmond resident. Jennifer brings extensive marketing and advertising experience from her 25 years working in the Oklahoma City metro. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Business Development for STAPLEGUN, an advertising agency based in Oklahoma City.  She previously worked as the Director of Marketing for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and Vice President of Marketing for United Way of Central Oklahoma.  She attended Ohio University where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication. Jennifer's goal is to elevate the “Edmond experience” to attract more leisure travelers, tournaments and business conferences to Edmond.
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