VTC
Orientation Sessions for 2007
VTC coordinates orientation visits for representatives
of localities, individual attractions and other tourism-related facilities
who express an interest in learning more about the staff and operations
of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Participants visit VTC's offices
in downtown Richmond and meet with representatives from each division
to learn more about our projects and how you can participate. Dates
are: March 7, June 6, Sept. 6, and Dec. 5, 2007. Sessions take place
at the VTC office from 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m. with lunch included. For
more information, please contact Polly Bozorth at 804-545-5580 or
email pbozorth@virginia.org.
Visit www.vatc.org/development/orientation.htm for
a registration form.
2007
Local Regional Visitor Centers Seminar
Join us at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in historic Staunton on March
22-23 for the 2007 Local Regional Visitor Centers Seminar,
which promises to be an event you won't want to miss. Download the
registration form and get event details: www.vatc.org/consumer/VCseminar.htm Register
soon, as space is limited.
2007 Virginia Golf Guide
The new 72-page full-color Virginia Golf Guide
highlights Virginia's finest and most popular golf courses and clubs.
For bulk orders, please email publications@virginia.org. When placing
your email order, please remember to include a physical shipping
address — no post office boxes. There are 70 guides per box.
Two boxes are the maximum order.
Agritourism: It’s More Than a Farm Tour
Things are not what they used to be “down on the farm.” Just like traditional manufacturing, agriculture has seen many changes in the past years. Today’s farm operations are tapping into the growing agritourism arena. This series of workshops will define agritourism and offer success stories – and challenges faced – by the agricultural community. Download the PDF for more information.
Tourism Summit & Annual Meeting
The VACVB Tourism Summit & Annual Meeting, April 23-25, 2007, is the association's event of the year. Over two days, the membership comes together for networking, information, education and celebration. The Tourism Summit & Annual Meeting is a great opportunity for DMO representatives to learn what products and services are available from the Allied members, not to mention the invaluable exchange of ideas and thoughts among other bureaus and organizations across the Commonwealth. For more information visit www.vacvb.com.
VTC
2007-2008 18-Month Media Plan
Visit www.vatc.org/advertising.htm on February 26 to see the
18-month media plan.
New
Features on Virginia.org
New and updated features this month include: February
in Virginia; Virginia
Wines & Valentines; Romance
in Virginia; Black
History Month Events; Birthplace
of Presidents; George
Washington Indeed Slept Here; 46
Places to Find Wildlife; and The Crooked Road Promotion Website: http://www.crookedroadvirginia.com More features about Virginia: http://www.virginia.org/site/features.asp?FeatureID=197
Merchandise of the Month
Virginia
Auto-Open Travel Umbrella
Be prepared
for spring showers. This handy umbrella features easy push-button
opening, a matching handle and nylon sleeve, 42" arc and 36" spread.
Folds to 16" length
when closed. Printed with 2-color "Virginia is for Lovers" logo
on one panel. Color: White/Black. $14.
Go to the Virginia
is for Lovers Shop to order.
Admin
Tool Tip
Booking URL. Consumers
are anxious to make reservations at your accommodations or buy tickets
to your events. To make this quick and easy for them, be sure that
the Web address that you enter on your listing in the Booking
URL field through the Administration Tool does not go to your Website's home page. Have the link go directly
to the page where consumers can make online reservations using a
credit card. Please only use this field if you have this online
reservation capability on your Website. For questions,
please contact Angela Wiggins at 804-545-5553 or awiggins@virginia.org.
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