Southeast Tourism Society Selects Beaufort International Film Festival as an 'STS Top 20 Event'

Travel industry organization has saluted region's best events since 1985
 
BEAUFORT, S.C. - Jan. 10, 2018 - PRLog -- This year's film festival will take place February 21 – 25, 2018 in historic downtown Beaufort and will welcome thousands of filmmakers and film lovers from around the world for the 12th annual event. The STS Top 20 Festival and Event Awards have highlighted programs around the Southeast since 1985.

"We're thrilled that the Beaufort International Film Festival is being recognized for bringing filmmakers around the world together and showcasing a 'films first' mentality in Beaufort," said Robb Wells, VP of travel and tourism for Beaufort, SC. "The film festival is truly a catalyst in showcasing the strength and commitment to arts and culture that Beaufort exhibits and the team deserves this recognition. They're a prime example of true hospitality and class."

Travel industry experts select 20 events per month, and STS publicizes them throughout the United States. The complete list of honorees can be found at http://southeasttourism.org.

"The Southeast is home to unique and memorable events throughout the year. In spotlighting the Top 20 festivals and events each month, STS is not only giving these events the recognition they deserve but we're also creating a quick reference guide to some of the best festivals in the Southeast," said Bill Hardman, president and CEO of the Southeast Tourism Society.  "These events are important to the economic vitality of our communities and this is a way for us to acknowledge the time and resources organizers have tirelessly spent to create memories for their attendees."

Events considered for the STS Top 20 recognition must be at least three years old and have attendance of at least 1,000.

STS, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting tourism to and within 12 states – Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

For more information visit http://beaufortfilmfestival.com

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