Speaking of Travel®
Welcome to Speaking of Travel, an iHeart Radio show and global podcast. Host Marilyn Ball speaks to people from around the world about their uplifting and encouraging travel experiences. Speaking of Travel is shaking up the travel and tourism industry by embracing sustainability and education and bringing awareness to conservation and eco-tourism. Speaking of Travel is all about making travel better for everyone – socially, culturally, and economically. No Passport Required!
Speaking of Travel®
Vic Isley, CEO of Explore Asheville, Believes In The Power Of Travel
Vic Isley, a traveler, foodie, music lover and a farmer’s daughter from North Carolina, shares her journey from growing up on a tobacco farm to becoming a leader in the travel and tourism industry.
Over her 28-year career, she’s represented destinations including the island of Bermuda; Washington, DC; Tampa Bay, Florida and Durham, North Carolina.
Seasoned leaders bring benefits to their team and the entire organization. Vic shares a timeline of the evolution of destination marketing and destination management and explains the role of a destination marketing organization.
Also on Speaking of Travel, Mary Rose Ridderbusch-Shearer, guest experience manager for the North Carolina Arboretum, the most stunning and peaceful place to enjoy Western North Carolina's beautiful surrounding natural environment, shares a history of the Arboretum and a sampling of the many incredible programs and exhibits. There's no better place to meet friends and explore for hours. Find out more!
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