About this episode

The episode discusses how AO Tourism enhances local life and attracts visitors through various events and initiatives.

We explore how AO Tourism attracts visitors while improving daily life for locals, from sports tournaments and conferences to art, food, and outdoor events. Cat shares her path from intern to Director of Communications and Marketing, clears up misconceptions, and tells a moving story of turning hardship into a community run. • AO Tourism’s mission and lodging tax funding • Key drivers: University, Grand National, Chewacla, downtown Opelika • Why tourism benefits residents as well as visitors...

People in this episode

Host: Susannah Hodges

Guest: Cat

Topics covered

• tourism
• community development
• local events
• marketing
• sports
• art

Keywords

• AO Tourism
• Opelika
• Auburn
• community
• events
• marketing
• sports tournaments
• conferences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AO Tourism

Places: Grand National, Opelika, Auburn, Chewacla

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