08/14/2025
This morning, Explore Gainesville is proud to welcome the first meeting of the Georgia State Senate Study Committee Meeting on Making Georgia the No. 1 State for Tourism, lead by State Senator Drew Echols, to The Boathouse at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! 🏛🏆
The discussion is taking place in a facility fully funded by Gainesville, Georgia hotel/motel tax dollars, showing how tourism directly invests back into our community.
Robyn Lynch, Tourism Director for the City of Gainesville, Georgia, shared her vision for the future of tourism in our state:
"Georgia's tourism story is as diverse as it is inspiring - from the coast to the mountains, from vibrant cities to charming small towns. Here at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, where the legacy of the 1996 Olympics lives on, we see firsthand how tourism drives community pride and economic growth. With a unified, year-round marketing campaign, seasonal storytelling and that signature southern hospitality, we can showcase what makes Georgia unique, attract more visitors, and make an even bigger impact statewide."
Following the Senate Committee meeting, the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus will host a Lunch and Learn, welcoming more than 100 tourism professionals and industry stakeholders from across the state! 🍑✨
Stay tuned as we will be sharing photos and a full recap of today's events later this evening!
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