TOUR Southern and Eastern Kentucky (TOUR SEKY) is excited to announce Judy Barton, President/CEO of the Bell County Tourism Commission will be joining its Board of Directors. Barton was named to the Board during TOUR SEKY’s January Board Meeting. Barton has been involved in the tourism industry for more than three decades. In addition to her role as President/CEO of the Bell County Tourism Commission, she serves as Chairperson of the Eastern Highlands South Tourism Region for the state and is a member of the Advisory Board for the Kentucky Official Visitor Guide. Read more »

TOUR Southern and Eastern Kentucky (TOUR SEKY) is excited to announce Terri Alderman, Executive Director of the Morehead Tourism Commission will be joining its board of directors. Alderman was named to the board during TOUR SEKY’s January Board of Directors meeting. Read more »

TOUR Southern and Eastern Kentucky President/CEO Jeff Crowe is now a member of Skal International USA (SIUSA). Skal International is a professional organization of tourism leaders around the world, promoting Global Tourism, networking and Business to Business opportunities. Skal is the only international group uniting all branches of the travel and tourism industry. It has 72 clubs in the United States representing 3,200 members, 45 of those in Kentucky. Skal membership is by invitation only. “I am humbled to be invited to such a prestigious organization,” said Crowe. Read more »

April is Redbud Month in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. Many exciting events are planned throughout April in celebration of the native Redbud Tree.

April 2, 2012: Redbud Health Awareness Walk from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (ET) at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in Renfro Valley, KY. The first 500 registered participants will receive Redbud seedlings, tote bags, free lunch from Subway and other gifts and prizes. Free health screenings will also be available. The free event is open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Read more »