Southern Indiana (February 25, 2026) – The community gathered to celebrate SoIN Tourism’s 50th year as the destination marketing organization for Clark and Floyd counties on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Huber’s Orchard & Winery. The event was attended by public officials, attraction
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Tourism Businesses and Workers Honored in Annual SoIN Awards
December 03, 2025 by SoIN Tourism Staff
Southern Indiana (December 3, 2025) – SoIN Tourism announced winners of the 2nd annual SoIN Awards during the industry’s Team SoIN holiday gathering on December 2, at the Arts & Enrichment Center in Charlestown, Indiana. The awards recognize individuals and businesses in Clark and Floyd counties
SoIN Goes Upside Down
October 06, 2025 by SoIN Tourism Staff
Southern Indiana (October 7, 2025) – With the final season of Netflix’s sci-fi thriller Stranger Things™ releasing this fall, SoIN is going “upside down” to reveal the “stranger things” of Southern Indiana. While Hawkins, Indiana, only exists on screen, SoIN attractions and businesses are ready for
2025 ESTO Conference Takeaways
September 08, 2025 by Marissa Murphy
In August, SoIN Tourism Marketing Specialist, Marissa Murphy, attended the Annual ESTO Conference in Phoenix, AZ. The annual event hosted by the U.S. Travel Association offers professional development for destination marketers. Here are some of her top takeaways from industry leaders and
SoIN Tourism Hires Janelle Wilhelm and Promotes Marissa Murphy
August 27, 2025 by SoIN Tourism Staff
Southern Indiana (August 27, 2025) – SoIN Tourism, the destination marketing agency for Clark and Floyd counties in Southern Indiana, has hired a new team member and promoted another to support the organization’s efforts to attract visitors.
“The growth and development of our communities, as well as
2025 Destinations International Convention Takeaways
August 15, 2025 by SoIN Tourism Staff
In July, SoIN staff members Todd Read (Senior Tourism Manager), Seth Lieber (Visitor Experience Manager), and Luanne Mattson (Chief Marketing Officer) attended the Destinations International Annual Convention in Chicago, IL as part of their professional development. Here are some of their top
2025 PRSA Conference Takeaways
July 14, 2025 by SoIN Tourism Staff
Marketing Coordinator Marissa Murphy and Communications Manager Anna Rosales-Crone recently attended the PRSA Travel & Tourism conference for a week of professional development. Here are their top 5 takeaways from media outlets, agencies and industry leaders.
1. Don’t Be Afraid to Take Risks – Adam
Visitors Spend and Residents Save in Southern Indiana
April 16, 2025 by SoIN Tourism Staff
Southern Indiana (April 16, 2025) – More than $550 million spent by visitors in 2023 created jobs, tax revenue and a positive economic ripple effect for Indiana’s Clark and Floyd counties. Visitor spending in the two Southern Indiana counties climbed for the third year in a row in 2023.

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Survey results show a spike in support for Southern Indiana tourism and development
March 26, 2025 by SoIN Tourism Staff
Southern Indiana (March 26, 2025) – Residents of Indiana’s Clark and Floyd counties agree that tourism is good for the local area according to the latest Resident Sentiment Survey conducted by Longwoods International in November 2024. SoIN Tourism last commissioned the survey in 2021.
Of those
