Inside the Van: “Dekalb Talks Tourism” Goes to Savannah!

We hit the road—literally—and pulled into the buzzing halls of the GACVB Governors Conference in Savannah with our podcast wheels rolling! On this special edition of Dekalb Talks Tourism, we climbed aboard the mobile studio to chat with a game-changer for Georgia’s hospitality ecosystem: Chris Hardman, freshly announced as Executive Director of Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association starting next year.

Chris laid out ambitious plans—from elevating guest experiences in cities like ours to turbo-charging workforce development and hospitality innovation statewide. We dig into what’s ahead for Georgia’s lodging scene, why DeKalb County should lean in, and how local tourism can ride the wave of statewide momentum.

So buckle up, press play, and join us inside the van for insights, inspiration, and an exclusive look at what Chris has on the horizon!