About this episode

Robyn Bridges discusses the impact of tourism on local communities in Auburn and Opelika.

We sit down with Robyn Bridges, President and CEO of Auburn Opelika Tourism, to unpack how tourism work quietly shapes what locals get to enjoy every day. We connect the visitor economy to better facilities, stronger small businesses, and the intentional relationship-building that brings major events to town. • destination management explained through recruiting conferences and sporting events • visitor spending tied to jobs, local business growth, and city services • pickleball a...

People in this episode

Host: Susannah Hodges

Guest: Robyn Bridges

Topics covered

• tourism
• visitor economy
• destination management
• local business growth
• community events

Keywords

• tourism
• Auburn
• Opelika
• visitor economy
• local businesses
• destination management
• pickleball

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Auburn Opelika Tourism

Places: Auburn, Opelika

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