The holidays were my favorite time of year when I worked for hotels and resorts. I was fortunate to work for others who thought outside the box and encouraged creative thinking. One of things we implemented was Saint Nicholas Day every December 6th. This encouraged a sell-out each year once we put our marketing […]

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I have been out of commission (no power) due to weather here in the Midwest. Terrible ice storm you have been hearing about. I took some pictures this morning when the power was out that I think you might enjoy. We got hungry so my husband used the fireplace to make a meal. It was […]

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A Community must know what it has to sell! Tourism opportunities in a community must be determined: What currently exists; what are the PREREQUISITES?: Potential future development.

There must be things to do and see: (Regular Hours Posted)

Theatres
Museums
Beaches
Festivals/Events
Specialized Activities/Casinos
Shopping
Sports/Events

There […]

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I just received this information from a friend in the business and have to share it with you all. Google is stepping up to the plate in this world of ours by giving back to all of us. If you haven’t seen this yet, it is quite impressive.
http://www.google.com/corporate/green/energy/index.html
Thank you Google!

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I have been visiting DMO websites across America and have discovered that for the visitor, using these websites can be a challenge. WE MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO CONNECT THE DOTS! … MAKE THE SALE! …INCREASE OUR ROOM TAX!
“Marketing consists of the strategies and tactics used to identify, create and maintain satisfying relationships with customers that […]

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Interesting tidbit…For those of you with Amtrak in your backyard…
The Industry Performance Indicators, IPI, for September 2007, domestic air RPMs increased 1.6 percent and international air RPMs rose 7.4 percent compared to September 2006. Hotel/motel room demand rose 1.0 percent and room revenue increased 6.5 percent from twelve months earlier. Airline employment was up 1.4 […]

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What is a FAM? It is a familiarization tour for; Travel Writers, Convention Planners, Tour Operators, Product Development Managers, front-line employees, and anybody who would like to know more about your community! It is an opportunity to; increase press coverage, book a convention, book a tour(s), and educate.
How many people make up […]

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People ask me what is ecotourism? Here’s how the International Ecotourism Society defines it:
Ecotourism is:
Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment
and improves the well-being of local people.
Ecotourism is about connecting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel.
This means that those who implement and participate in responsible tourism activities should follow the following ecotourism principles:

minimize impact […]

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Did you see the article in American Profile October 28 - November 3, 2007? It just goes to show that assessing your communities assets for encouraging tourism growth in your community is the first step. In Pittsburg, Kansas they have lots of outhouses and hails being the Outhouse Capital of Kansas. They have held 11 […]

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This is my first post. I am excited to get blogging with you on CVB topics. Get to know me by taking a look at my ABOUT page. I am currently looking for a position in Tourism and am excited about the next step in my career.

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