During the Annual Meeting of the Membership in Concord, North Carolina, Southeast Tourism Society (STS) approved its slate of members to the Executive Committee for a one-year term, including Karen Trevino, President & CEO of the North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) as Vice Chair.

“As Vice Chair of the STS Executive Committee, I am most thrilled about being an active participant in tackling issues and finding solutions for the travel and tourism industry in our region,” Trevino said. “STS is at the frontlines of advocacy and research for the industry, and we at the North Little Rock CVB have an opportunity to both benefit and contribute.”

As the first Arkansan in the organization’s history to serve on the STS Executive Committee, Trevino has also actively participated on the STS Board of Directors throughout the last 20 years.

“The STS Board of Directors are leaders within the travel and tourism industry, who we look to as the visionaries for our organization,” said Monica Smith, President and CEO, of Southeast Tourism Society. “The Board’s leadership provides valuable insight as STS continues to advocate for and support the tourism industry, particularly in regards to promoting travel to our 14 member states.  Each board member brings a unique skillset or expertise that will help us to continue enhancing professional development within our industry, and responsibly promote travel to our region.”