Lt. Governor’s Travel & Tourism Summits

The Oklahoma Travel Industry Association has again partnered with Lt. Governor Todd Lamb to produce the Lt. Governor’s Travel & Tourism Summits, which will be held around the state. Each half-day program provides tourism education featuring speakers covering a range of topics on best practices to promote tourism in your region, and includes a town hall-type discussion by the Lt. Governor on tourism development in each of the areas visited around the state. The next event will held October 23rd at the Chickasaw Retreat & Conference Center in Sulphur, OK. To register, click here.

Monday, October 23
hosted by Chickasaw Country
Presenter: Sheila Scarborough
Chickasaw Retreat & Conference Center
4205 Goddard Youth Camp Road
Sulphur, OK 73086

Educational Session 1: It’s Thursday, So Today’s Facebook Page Post Is About…Um, I Don’t Really Know
Sometimes all of the churn and burn on social media can lead you to look up one day and realize that your posts and content are “checking the box,” but are not really helping you meet any particular objectives. Or, if you are just starting out on social, you may be wondering how to make it count with limited time and budget. Avoid wheel-spinning! In this interactive session, we’ll show you how to create specific, focused social content that all tracks back to support your business or destination marketing communications goals.

Educational Session 2: Not Much of a Budget? Social Media Marketing on $50 per Month
The good news about social media is that the platforms themselves are free, so any business or DMO (Destination Marketing Organization) no matter its size can use them to connect with customers or visitors. The reality, though, is that in order to be successful with social, you WILL pay with your time and hard work. In today’s world of algorithms that control what your followers will see, even a little money spent wisely can ensure that the communications playing field stays level. We’ll talk about basic tools that don’t cost much, but will polish up your content and ensure that your posts aren’t lost on Facebook.

Hotel Arrangements
Want to come in on Sunday or stay over Monday night and tour the Chickasaw Cultural Center or visit the Artesian Hotel, Casino & Spa, shops, galleries, and/or the Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur? The Center has arranged for a limited amount of hotel rooms at a discounted rate:

Chickasaw Retreat & Conference Center
4205 Goddard Youth Camp Road
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 993-2327

Rate: $99/night, plus applicable taxes
Group Code: LTGTSTH