Ensuring Gwinnett County remains a destination for conventions, sporting events, travel, and the film industry is no small feat. But time and time again, Lisa Anders and her team at Explore Gwinnett find new ways to grow the area’s reputation for dining, events, and recreational opportunities.

In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Lisa provides viewers with a glimpse into the tourism and hospitality industry; highlighting what Explore Gwinnett achieved when overcoming the impact of the recent pandemic.

Throughout this episode, you’ll hear more about:

• How to remain focused on the peaks in business while experiencing a seasonal slump
• The innovation that kept the tourism hospitality industry alive during the pandemic
• What it means to be a hospitality social service worker
• Explore Gwinnett’s role in keeping the community informed on health and safety guidelines in the food industry
• How Explore Gwinnett providing relief to frontline hospitality workers
• What it takes to leading metro Atlanta in hotel occupancy
• The importance of collaborating with diverse groups
• The Gwinnett Creativity Fund

Resources Mentions

Explore Gwinnett

Gwinnett Creativity Fund