New Online "What's New" form Leads from International Pow Wow Story Ideas Needed on Historic B&Bs VTC Publications Update New Virginia Secrets Magazine Attention Jamestown 2007 Partners Deadline for Events for Travel Guide New Feature Stories on Virginia.org Nashville Trade Show Space Available CRUSA Opportunities 2005-2006 Industry News Merchandise of the Month Administrative System Tool Tip

I am so pleased to share with you that as a result of Governor Warner’s Virginia Works, a program to inspire increased economic development — particularly in economic depressed areas — VTC will be engaged in several important activities during the next year. These areas include technical assistance with tourism planning assistance, itinerary-trail development and promotion, working with Housing and Community Development on an artisan network and artisan centers and outdoor recreation, particularly with Rails To Trails. I am so gratified that the governor has included these exciting new programs as a means to inspire continued growth in tourism. As these programs take shape, we will be sharing that information — coming to a VTC Dashboard soon. I hope all of you are having a banner summer! Alisa Bailey

Online Form for "What's New" Submissions
VTC's Public Relations and Group Sales have combined efforts, so you can submit your "What's New" entry online this year and it will go to both departments — HOORAY! Be sure to submit your new or renovated/expanded attractions, accommodations and travel services by July 15 to be sent to the media, group tour and travel shows, AAA and the travel industry. /pr/whatsnewva2006.htm

Leads Available from International Pow Wow
Sales leads from the International Pow Wow in March are now available from Kimberly Petersen at kpetersen@virginia.org

Historic B&Bs — Story Ideas Needed
Does your B&B have an unusual story inside its walls? Is it haunted? Did someone famous sleep there? Was it used during the Civil War as a military hospital? Please submit the name, phone number and website of your historic B&B and its legend to Judy Watkins at jwatkins@virginia.org.

Popular VTC Publications
VTC publications continue to be extremely popular with consumers! From January through May, VTC mailed out more than 302,000 publications — travel guides, Civil War and other niche information. Our inventory of the 2005 Golf Guide and 2005 Travel Guide are extremely low and are no longer available in bulk quantities. We will resume bulk mailing of the Golf Guide and Travel Guide in 2006, when next year's editions are printed.

New Jamestown Magazine
Psst . . . it's no secret. VTC, in partnership with Leisure Publishing, announced a new publication — Jamestown Secrets — that will be released in October, just prior to the release of the major motion picture, The New World. The magazine's content will showcase signature events and programs for 2007, the heritage of Jamestown, interviews, archaeology news and itineraries for all regions of Virginia. For more information, visit /advertising/VirginiaSecrets.htm or email Judy Watkins at jwatkins@virginia.org

Attention Jamestown 2007 Partner Communities
Events that are connected to America's 400th Anniversary: Jamestown 2007 will be included in the Jamestown Secrets magazine to be published in mid-October. Please submit your Jamestown 2007 events to the Virginia.org website by July 25, 2005 to be included in this first publication of 100,000 copies. For more information, email Judy Watkins at jwatkins@virginia.org

Events Deadline for 2006 Travel Guide
For your organization's events to be included in next year's travel guide, they must be submitted to Virginia.org by Aug. 15, 2005. See the Admin Tool Tip below for more information on submitting events. For assistance, please contact Angela Wiggins at awiggins@virginia.org

New Features on Virgina.org
Electronic Marketing has added the following new features to the Virginia.org website based on consumer interests: Summertime in Virginia, Summer Music Scene, Virginia's Trails, Baseball in Virginia, Virginia's County Fairs, Virginia's Main Street Communities and Geocaching & Letterboxing. Visit Virginia.org and click on "More Features about Virginia" to see the complete listing.

Nashville Trade Show Space Available
There is space available for the 2005 ASAE trade show in Nashville, Aug. 13-16. There will be four islands consisting of Hampton, Richmond and Virginia Beach in addition to VTC's. For the first time, VTC is featuring a wine tasting of Virginia wines, since Virginia wine now can be transported across state lines! There is space for a full booth or shared booth. Contact Lynn Bostain for more information and prices at 800-811-4296 or lbostain@virginia.org

CRUSA Opportunities 2005-2006
Matt Gaffney, executive director of Capital Region USA, announces upcoming cooperative international marketing opportunities in Costa Rica, Houston, London, Berlin, France and Iceland. For more information, email mgaffney@capitalregionusa.org
or visit http://www.capitalregionusa.org

Blue Ridge Plateau

The counties of Carroll, Floyd and Patrick have joined forces to market their communities under the Blue Ridge Plateau partnership. Jeannie Frisco, Patrick County Tourism Coordinator; Lydeanna Martin, Floyd County Economic Development Director; and David Rotenizer, Carroll County Tourism Director welcomed VTC staff, showcasing their wonderful attractions during an exciting three-county fam trip, May 25-27, 2005.

Charlottesville Fashion Square Receives Award
Congratulations on the Certificate of Merit from the International Council of Shopping Centers! The award was based on the overall renovation and design of the shopping center's interior. Only two out of five winners were from the USA! Visit www.charlottesvillefashion.com

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