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How Brand USA Promotes

Tennessee

Advancing the growth of legitimate inbound travel to strengthen the U.S. economy, bolster exports, and create quality jobs.

Economic Impact from Travel and Tourism

International travel to Tennessee boosts spending in the
state’s travel and tourism sector, supports job growth, and
increases economic activity. Source: Tourism Economics

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State Jobs Supported

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Travel Spending

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Tax Receipts

Voices From the Field

  • “Tennessee wants to be one of those visits when people are coming to the United States. What we love is that you’re getting them to come, and then we’ll get them to plan a trip to our state. Those partnerships that we’re getting to do with countries that, honestly, sometimes we couldn’t afford to be in those communities without the help of Brand USA really make it great for us to tie into your programs and to then chase those same visitors who are coming.”

    Mark Ezell Commissioner, State of Tennessee Tourist Development
  • “Working closely with Brand USA is absolutely an amazing partner to have in this world because they have the reach that we don’t necessarily have all the time. They can reach the global Elvis market. So working closely with Brand USA could mean more tourism, more tourism dollars, more visitors to Memphis and more happy customers at Graceland.”

    Angie Marchese Vice President of Archives and Exhibits, Graceland
  • “Working with Brand USA gives us the opportunity to make our business larger. As we are looking at expanding into this new building, opportunities working with someone like Brand USA grow what Memphis Rock and Soul’s mission is: to preserve and tell the story of Memphis music and perpetuate its legacy…We become a stronger city because the infrastructure around us is stronger and we can get our message out better.”

    John Doyle Executive Director, The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
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Through Cooperative Marketing

Tennessee destinations participated in Brand USA programs to engage key international markets and drive bookings.

  • Australia/New Zealand
  • Canada
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Ireland
  • Norway
  • Netherlands
  • United Kingdom

Through Media and Digital Engagement

Brand USA featured Tennessee experiences through:

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Social Media Features

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Stories

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Hosted Media Trips

Tennessee Partners

Brand USA Partners With 10 Organizations In Tennessee

  • Chattanooga CVB
  • Graceland – The Home of Elvis Presley
  • Memphis CVB
  • My Pigeon Forge
  • Sevierville CVB
  • Tennessee DoTD
  • Visit Franklin
  • Visit Gatlinburg
  • Visit Knoxville
  • Visit Music City
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Travel Trade Engagement

Brand USA partners with international tour operators and travel advisors to expand offerings, promote new experiences, and train sales teams to drive bookings to communities across the country.
Source: The National Travel and Tourism Office

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International Travelers Use a Travel Advisor

FY24-25

Sales Missions & Trade Shows

Brand USA partners with international tour operators and travel advisors to expand offerings, promote new experiences, and train sales teams to drive bookings to communities across the country.

  • Australia & New Zealand B2B Day
  • Brand USA Travel Week (UK and Europe)
  • Canada Connect (East and West)
  • Chile and Argentina Sales Mission
  • IMEX Frankfurt
  • Japan Korea Sales Mission
  • Japan Sales Mission
  • The Great USA Road Trip Australia
FY24-FY25

Destination Immersions

Destination Immersions brings international tour operators to the U.S. to experience destinations and create new itineraries. Tennessee was featured in several of these programs.

2024 Destination Immersions:

  • Japan – Nashville, Memphis

2025 Destination Immersions:

  • United Kingdom-Ireland – Nashville
Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

Sevierville, Tennessee

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