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Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm is listed as President at Visit Tyler, based in Tyler, Texas, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm.
Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm previously worked as Blogger at Howbigistexas.Com and Vice President at Discover San Angelo, Texas!. Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm holds B.A., English/Speech-Communication from Sam Houston State University.
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About Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm
With nearly 30 years of experience, I have made a career of working in some capacity in the travel and tourism industry. Tourism IS Economic Development.Specialties: Destination marketing/management, association management, membership recruitment/retention, fixer, destination photography, public relations, travel, tourism, sales, communications, and customer-service training.
Listed skills include Tourism, Marketing, Management, Public Relations, and 20 others.
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President
CurrentImproving the quality of life of the citizens of Tyler, Texas, through travel and tourism marketing and promotion. Making Tyler a top-of-mind tourism destination.
Jan 2023 - Present
Blogger
Current
Howbigistexas.Com
Having lived in more than 20 cities and towns in Texas, I have also visited much of the Lone Star State, nearly all 254 counties. In June 2020, I drove the perimeter of Texas and started a blog about my adventure with two Texas tourism colleagues. I have continued to tell the story of travel in Texas through my blog - www.howbigistexas.com.My "How Big Is Texas" story was featured on the long-running, Texas-based television series, Texas Country Reporter.
Jun 2020 - Present
Vice President
Promoting San Angelo as a tourism destination. Sought the designation of Visual Arts Capital of Texas for San Angelo. Wrote the applications for consideration for San Angelo to be named the #1 True Western Town in the U.S. by True West Magazine in 2020 and 2022 and #2 True Western Town in the U.S. in 2019 and 2021. Worked with the Texas Music Office and the Texas Film Commission to have San Angelo named a Music Friendly Texas Community and a Film Friendly Texas Community, respectively.
Apr 2017 - Dec 2022
Destination Photographer/Rv Blogger
Eccentric Nomads
Took a year off to live like a visitor in order to learn how visitor's make decisions. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, I worked with communities and small businesses by providing consulting in travel and tourism. My services included consulting, writing, and shooting destination photography for a community/business in order to improve their product, increase their visibility and, in the end, improve their bottom line.
Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Senior Vice President - Member Services & Development
Recruitment and retention of member businesses and organizations in the travel and tourism industry. Traveling to member locations to develop an understanding of their product and identifying needs and challenges. Liaison to TTA councils and committees including young professionals, travel and tourism research, and communications. Assisting with the development and implementation of TTA’s Travel and Tourism College and Destination Marketing Organization Program including curriculum, itinerary, identifying instructors, sponsorships, promotion of events, and communication. Assisting with the development and implementation of content for TTA conferences and events including Travel Unity Dinner, Marketplace, National Travel & Tourism Week, and Travel Summit. Management of personnel. Implementing strategic plan.
May 2012 - Apr 2016
Executive Director
Marketing and managing McKinney as a destination to visitors.
Nov 2006 - May 2012
Executive Director
Addressing the needs of member businesses, recruiting new business and promoting Hillsboro as a tourism destination.
Sep 2005 - Sep 2006
Tourism Sales Manager
Implementing leisure and group travel objectives outlined in the CVB marketing plan.
Nov 2002 - Aug 2005
Sales Manager
Holiday Inn
Apr 2001 - Nov 2001
Program Manager
Manhattan Art Center
Sep 1999 - Mar 2001
Sales Manager
Jun 1999 - Aug 1999
Marketing Manager
Golden Plains Credit Union
Nov 1998 - May 1999
Sales Manager
Aug 1997 - Oct 1997
General Manager
Sep 1996 - Aug 1997
Assistant General Manager
Jun 1996 - Sep 1996
Administrative Assistant
Aug 1993 - May 1996
Editorial Assistant
Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
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Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm education
B.A., English/Speech-Communication
Sam Houston State University
A.A., General Studies
Tyler Junior College
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What company does Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm work for?
Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm works for Visit Tyler.
What is Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm's role at Visit Tyler?
Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm is listed as President at Visit Tyler.
Where is Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm based?
Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm is based in Tyler, Texas, United States while working with Visit Tyler.
What companies has Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm worked for?
Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm has worked for Visit Tyler, Howbigistexas.Com, Discover San Angelo, Texas!, Eccentric Nomads, and Texas Travel Alliance.
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What schools did Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm attend?
Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm holds B.A., English/Speech-Communication from Sam Houston State University.
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Diann Richardson Bayes, Cte, Tdm is listed with skills including Tourism, Marketing, Management, Public Relations, Sales, Social Media, Recruiting, and Strategic Planning.
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