Bluegrass Tourism Marketing Association

What You Missed by Bluegrass Tourism Marketing Association

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Sometimes life happens, and you might miss a BTMA event. Although that is a bummer, we're trying to ease the pain by giving you quick tips, sneak peaks, or recaps of what you missed. We may have interviews with special guests, helpful information about the tourism industry in Central Kentucky, and more. BTMA exists to provide mentorship, marketing, and networking opportunities to members of the tourism industry in the Bluegrass region. Learn more or sign up for our events at www. BTMAKY.org.

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Rich Cleaves and the Kentucky Restaurant Association 22.09.2025 10:10

This episode of What You Missed is a bit different as we will hear our newest member organization, the Kentucky Restaurant Association. Rich Cleaves was gracious enough to spend some time telling us a bit about KYRA and their ProStart Program, which prepares high schoolers with high-level culinary and business skills, so they not excel in the restaurant industry. Rich also explains the renewed eff...

Amy Hudson, Sound Healing, and Wellness Tourism in Lexington, KY. 28.05.2025 11:40

After BTMA's special wellness experience at The Sound Healing Center of Lexington , Matt Noble caught up with Amy Hudson to discuss her journey into the wellness space. Wellness tourism in America is topping $300 billion annually, and Kentucky is playing it's part. It includes spas, yoga, sound healing, and more. For more information about The Bluegrass Tourism Marketing Association, conta...

Daren Turner with The Commons & Chris Tetterton with RD1 Spirits 04.04.2025 9:53

After April's BTMA meeting, President Matt Noble, sat down with CEO, Daren Turner to discuss how The Commons development is transforming the north end of Downtown Lexington, KY. Next, Matt met with Chris Tetterton, Vice President of Marketing for RD1 , an exciting bourbon company that focuses on one-of-a-kind, small batch bourbon experiences. What you missed : This month, we heard Daren prese...

International Tourism in the Bluegrass with Chenelle Mcgee 18.03.2025 2:43

Chenelle Mcgee, Director of International Travel for Kentucky, provided BTMA members an in-depth look at the opportunities that exist for individuals and organizations wanting to grow their clientele in the hospitality and travel industry here in the Bluegrass. We caught her afterwards for what she thinks is the biggest takeaway. Here's What You Missed. For more from Chenelle, she's on Lin...