Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
Welcome to Speaking of Travel, the iHeart Radio show and global podcast that’s all about discovering the world. No Passport required!
Every week we dive into what it really means to explore. You’ll meet amazing guests who are travelers, change makers, and everyday adventurers, all sharing stories that inspire curiosity, spark wanderlust, and remind us how connected we all are.
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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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