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#STETupelo: Lisa Niver is the Keynote Speaker!
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The 2nd annual Southern Travelers Explore Conference February 19th-21st, 2021 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Bloggers, influencers, journalists, CVBs, DMOs, and those who just love to travel will meet at the Elvis Presley Birthplace Event Center for educational sessions, small group discussions, and a marketplace, while also enjoying Tupelo’s fantastic food scene and experiencing all that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s hometown has to offer.
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Keynote: Grateful For The Journey (Lisa Niver)
Sharing secrets to start filming video. As Elvis would say, “It’s Now Or Never” so get started today!
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