About Us

The Tourism Leadership Council (TLC) serves as the leading trade organization for tourism, a $2 billion dollar industry in Savannah. With 22,000 employees who work in tourism, we protect the tourism industry through vision, advocacy, and action.

• Vision
  With so many major leaders in tourism represented in the TLC membership, the right people are at the table looking at the future of tourism.
• Advocacy
  We are the second largest economic factor in the area, and coming together under one umbrella strengthens our voice.
• Action
  We are involved in legislation that impacts tourism on city, county, state, and federal levels. We host nationally-known events. And, we presented the last gubernatorial forum and debate in Savannah. 

Join us in our work.

History of TLC
In 1997, seven tourism and hospitality professionals had a vision to establish an organization that would support the local tourism industry with programs, scholarships and other projects. Thirty-seven businesses contributed $1000 each to provide seed money for the organization, and the first TLC meeting was held in July 1998.

Since that time, the organization has grown to hundreds of member businesses. The TLC enjoys a diverse membership, including lodging properties, restaurants, food and beverage distributors, caterers, tour companies, museums, retail shops, printers, banks, non-profit associations, law offices, and many other companies who are touched by the tourism industry.
 

TLC Mission
The mission of the TLC is to provide a unified group with committed leadership pledged to promote, protect and serve the interests of the tourism and hospitality industries of the greater Savannah area.