Southern Delaware Tourism is the destination marketing organization (DMO) for Sussex County, Delaware and operates as a 501(c)6 non-profit business. Funding for the DMO is derived from the State of Delaware's Public Accomodations Tax.
Our Vision
By collaborating with community stakeholders, SDT will position Sussex County, Delaware to thrive as a premier travel destination.
Our Mission
To support and encourage the identification, development, and promotion of sustainable, year-round tourism in Southern Delaware that contributes to economic growth and improves the quality of life.
Board of Directors
Bethany-Fenwick Area:
Lauren Weaver, Executive Director, Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce
Alison Schuch, Fells Point Surf Co.
Kristin Lang-Miller, Forever Media Inc.
Delaware Tourism Office:
Jessica Welch, Delaware Tourism Office Director
Greater Georgetown:
Linda Price, Director of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Scott Anthony, Money Mailer of Delaware, SDT Chairperson
Fred Thompson, General Manager of Hampton Inn Rehoboth Beach, SDT Co-Chairperson
Lewes:
Betsy Reamer, Executive Director, Lewes Chamber of Commerce
Maggie Lingo, The Beacon Motel
Greater Milford:
Jo Schmeiser, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford
Morgan Edgar, Hospitality & Tourism DECA Advisor
Patrick Ruhl, Manager of Dupont Nature Center
Millsboro:
Nadine Timpanaro, Executive Director of the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce
Mike Dunmyer, US Wind
Heather DeMarie, Heather’s Home Works, LLC
Milton:
Kevin Thompson, Edward Jones
Bonnie Hall, Nanticoke Indian Association
Rehoboth Beach:
Carol Everhart, President & CEO, Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce
Drew DiFonzo, Vice President of Operations, TKO Hospitality
Benjamin Gray, Chief Operating Officer, Mercantile Processing, Inc., Past SDT Chairperson
Sussex County Government:
Andrew Harton, Sussex County Economic Development Director
Western Sussex:
Terry Carson, Executive Director, Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce
Matthew Parker, Lincoln Financial Advisors, SDT Past Chairperson
Kevin Evans, Evans Farms
SDT Accountant:
Fred Mast, Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner
SDT Staff:
Scott Thomas, Executive Director
Tina Coleman, Communications Manager
Lana O'Hollaren, Marketing Manager
Christopher Cazares, Marketing Specialist
SDT Mailing Address:
Southern Delaware Tourism
P.O. Box 240
Georgetown, DE 19947
SDT Shipping/Physical Address:
Southern Delaware Tourism
827 East Market St.
Georgetown, DE 19947