Leveraging the Collective Strength of State Tourism Offices

Established in 1969, the National Council of State Tourism Directors (NCSTD) leverages the collective strength of state tourism offices to influence public policy and to provide leadership and the forum for information sharing and education on issues impacting tourism.

Representing all 50 states, the five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, NCSTD serves its members by:

• Providing a voice on critical public policy issues
• Offering learning opportunities to increase the professionalism and effectiveness of state tourism offices
• Driving internal and external communication
• Shaping and supporting coordinated domestic and international marketing efforts