ATHENS, Tenn. — The McMinn County Economic Development Authority (EDA) is proud to announce that Brianna Baker, Tourism Coordinator, has graduated from the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Marketing College®, earning the distinguished Travel Marketing Professional (TMP) designation. 

 

Marketing College is a three-year professional development program designed for tourism and destination marketing professionals across the Southeast. Since 1992, the program has provided industry-focused training in destination branding, strategic partnerships, social media, tourism development, research, leadership, and crisis communication.

 

"Brianna's commitment to professional growth strengthens our efforts to promote McMinn County as a destination to visit, invest, and do business," said Lindsey Ferguson, Executive Director. "The knowledge, relationships, and experience she has gained through Marketing College will help us continue telling McMinn County's story and supporting tourism as an important part of our local economy."

 

As Tourism Coordinator, Baker works to promote McMinn County's attractions, events, outdoor recreation opportunities, and communities to visitors across the region and beyond. Her completion of the program reflects an ongoing commitment to elevating McMinn County's tourism marketing efforts and enhancing visitor experiences.

 

According to the Southeast Tourism Society, graduates of Marketing College join a network of tourism professionals who have completed the rigorous three-year curriculum and earned the Travel Marketing Professional designation. 

"We are proud of Brianna's accomplishment and the dedication she brings to serving McMinn County every day," said Ferguson. "Her achievement is an investment in the future of tourism in our community."

 

For more information about tourism opportunities in McMinn County, visit Discover McMinn at https://www.discovermcminn.com.

 

The McMinn County Economic Development Authority works to strengthen the local economy through business attraction, existing industry support, workforce development, and tourism promotion. Through partnerships with local governments, educational institutions, businesses, and community organizations, the EDA helps create opportunities for long-term growth and prosperity throughout McMinn County.

 

Media Contact:
Lindsey Ferguson
McMinn County Economic Development Authority
info@makeitinmcminn.org