ESTO 
   
The Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) is the premier learning and knowledge-sharing forum for U.S. destination marketing professionals.  More than 400 participants from state and territory tourism offices and destination marketing organizations across the nation come together at ESTO to discuss fundamental and pressing issues affecting destination marketing. 

Through cutting-edge presentations, dynamic panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions and unmatched social networking, ESTO delivers a wealth of highly targeted, actionable information that addresses the specific needs of this critical industry segment.  ESTO is the only national forum where professionals from urban and regional destinations and state and territory tourism offices come together to unite the broad destination community. 

In addition to offering high-quality educational programming and unparalleled networking opportunities, ESTO is the vehicle for showcasing and recognizing outstanding destination marketing and promotion efforts and individual achievement.  An annual awards celebration at ESTO honors the winners of:

• the NCDO Destiny Awards,
• the NCSTD Mercury Awards,
• the NCSTD Trotter Special Service Award, and
• the State Tourism Director of the Year.

For more information about ESTO, contact TIA's National Councils Department or call 202-408-8422 .