VTC Tourism Dashboard Newsletter

Group Tour & Meeting Planner Guides
The 2006/2007 Virginia Group Tour Planner and the 2006/2007 Virginia Meeting Planner’s Guide have just begun production. Both will cover statewide Jamestown 2007 commemorations! As an advertiser, you’ll receive terrific exposure to both important target markets. The deadline is March 10. Email Jo Diedrich of Leisure Publishing at jdiedrich@leisurepublishing.com or call 540-989-6138.

Media Contact
Because SATW member Laura Powell speaks as a “travel expert” to many TV and radio stations, she should be on your media-distribution lists for travel news: powelltravel@hotmail.com or 26 Barranca Ave., Suite 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93109.

Springtime Promotions on Virginia.org
Make sure your events, exhibits, packages and destinations are on the Virginia.org website. We’ll be highlighting spring holidays, the blooming of Virginia gardens, outdoor festivals, steeplechase racing, reenactments and other outdoor activities.
For more information on how to upload your information, contact Angela Wiggins, awiggins@virginia.org or 804-786-3526.

New VIFL Merchandise Site
Take a look at the new and improved shopping site! It’s more compatible with the overall look of Virginia.org: http://www.virginia.org/site/main.asp?referrer=shop.

Local/Regional Visitor Center Seminar
Watch for details on the Local Regional Visitor Center Seminar March 15-16 to be held in Wytheville. Hosted by VTC Wytheville Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Galax and Smyth County Chamber of Commerce. There will be a full day fam tour March 15 with a special evening event and seminar at the Heritage Center from 9 am to 3 pm March 16. Watch for further details and registration on www.vatc.org within the next two weeks. Plan now to attend.

Meet Virginia Co-op Ads
Partner with VTC this Spring and Summer with a co-op ad in one of the following publications: AAA Car & Travel (May); AAA World (July/Aug); Blue Ridge Outdoors (May); Country Living (May); Endless Vacation (May/June); New York Daily News (April 17th); Oprah (May); Richmond Magazine (March); Valassis (April); Virginia Living (March/April); and Washington Post Magazine (March 6th). There is still time to get involved, just visit www.vatc.org for more advertising information.

Richmond, April 22-24: The Second Annual Virginia Equine Extravaganza
Some of the biggest names in the horse world will participate in one of the East Coast's largest equine expos and celebrate Virginia's finest. Equine professionals and horse lovers from throughout the state and mid-Atlantic region will convene at the Richmond Raceway Complex for three days of clinics, seminars, demonstrations, shopping and family entertainment. See rare breeds that are nearing extinction and a living history encampment by the 2nd US Calvary Company H just to name a few. Check out the website for more details at www.equineextravaganza.com

Save the Date!

Mark your calendar for the 2005 Virginia Governor's Conference on Tourism. The conference will be April 24-26 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Check the website for details soon!

Virginia is for Lovers Fanny Pack With springtime events on the horizon, order your own fanny pack with the VIFL logo in goes-with-everything black.

Click here to order!