Cleveland Media Association: Tourism Recover After a Disaster

Hear expert advice on tourism recovery at this month’s meeting of the Cleveland Media Association. Marcie Claude joined the staff of the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau in January of 2013 as PR Manager and City Public Information Officer. In her role, Claude learned that media relations are key to handling communications during a crisis and recovery. In 2017, Claude was named Tourism Manager of the Year for a Large Organization by the TN Tourism and Hospitality Association for her work following the 2016 Great Smokey Mountains National Park Fire. She will share her experiences on balancing government communications and changing public perception in the wake of that dramatic event. Cost is $10 (Free for CMA members), Lunch will be available for an additional $10 to those who RSVP. PLEASE RSVP to clevelandmediaassociation@yahoo.com
The objective of the Cleveland Media Association is to unite communications professionals of all mediums in the Cleveland, Tenn., region in an effort to provide a creative, educational and friendly environment for professional growth, networking and community interaction.