Anderson to Host Welcome Center Professionals from 14 States

Observer Reports

The annual Southeastern Travel Counselors Alliance (STCA) Conference will be held in Anderson next week, with more than 50 Welcome Center professionals from 14 states.

Scheduled for Monday-Wednesday, the conference is a place where professionals can make connections and share information on such topics as marketing, security, staff morale, and budgeting. 

Hosted by Visit Anderson, conference attendees will get the chance to explore and enjoy Anderson, starting with a welcome dinner and reception at Iron Oak Barn. This year’s theme, “Discovering the Undiscovered,” seeks to highlight unique South Carolina tastes and experiences and showcases numerous local vendors.

“We are very excited about the opportunity to host the Southeastern Travel Counselors Alliance in Anderson County next week. Visit Anderson, with the support of Anderson County and the City of Anderson, have placed a great deal of emphasis on providing the best experience possible for our guests,” said Neil Paul, executive director of Visit Anderson. “Whitney Ellis, the sales manager here at Visit Anderson, works very closely with the South Carolina Welcome Center leadership in Columbia and we are honored at the opportunity to host Travel Counselors from from 14 different states in our community, and we look forward to extending them the hospitality and experience of Anderson County.”

Conference organizers from Discover South Carolina also partnered with Visit Anderson to offer tours including stops at Green Pond Landing, Woodburn Historic House, Downtown Pendleton, Garrison Arena, Anderson County Museum, Palmetto Distillery, and Split Creek Goat Farm.

“Visit Anderson is always wonderful to work with on any event we bring in,” said Heather Harley, South Carolina Welcome Center Operations Manager. “Their team is with you every step of the way to make sure the event goes off without a hitch. Anderson is an ideal destination for showcasing South Carolina hospitality to our Welcome Center partners, and we’re thrilled to help our STCA attendees discover everything this area has to offer.”