Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
Get ready for an adventure like no other! Welcome to Speaking of Travel, the iHeart Radio show and global podcast that takes you on extraordinary journeys—No Passport Required!
Join host Marilyn Ball as she connects with fascinating guests from around the world, sharing inspiring travel stories that spark curiosity, joy, and a deep appreciation for our planet.
With a focus on sustainability and cultural connection, this show explores how travel can transform lives and communities. Whether you’re a globetrotter or an armchair explorer, Speaking of Travel is your ticket to wanderlust and wonder.
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Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
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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