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 VA-1
Register for VA-1
Registration is now open for VA-1 Virginia's Travel and Tourism Conference. See the agenda here and click here to register. Hope to see you September 28-29, 2009 in Alexandria. Public Relations
VIFL – Top 10
Virginia is for Lovers named one of the top 10 tourism campaigns of all time in Forbes.com. See our blog for more info. What's New in Virginia in 2010? Last Call for What’s New this Fall 2009 and in 2010…be visible to thousands of buyers and media, deadline July 17. Visit http://www.vatc.org/pr/whatsnew/whatsnew2010form.asp Virginia Wine Month – Packages Needed Now’s the time to start developing travel packages for Virginia Wine Month. Please post them to Virginia.org for PR to promote. Virginia.org Call to Action!
Fall Events Needed
Your Fall events are desired for the Virginia.org Fall site. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grab leaf-peepers! Log into the Administration Tool to enter your events. Admin Tool Tip - Check your Listings When did you last look at your Virginia.org listings? If it’s been a while, please look now to be sure all of the information is still accurate. If you require assistance with your listings, contact Casey Higgins. Log in to the Administration Tool Calling All Restaurants The Virginia Green Restaurant Certification application can now be accessed through the Virginia.org Administration Tool. DEQ reviews all applications. Click for Details Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts Art and culture events that honor women happening between March and June 2010 are eligible to be included on the Minds Wide Open website. Events should be submitted through the Administration Tool and will in turn be fed to the MWO site. See the Instructions and Details for Minds Wide Open Advertising
Media Planning for Next Year
VTC Advertising is revving up our media planning engine for the next 18-month media plan. If you make advertising decisions on behalf of your organization, we’d like to hear from you! Please contact Carey Mosser at BCF; cmosser@boomyourbrand.com. It’s a … Locavore! Flavor Magazine as the newest addition to the 18-month co-op media plan (culinary category). Flavor uniquely reaches the tastemakers in the DC Metro region and throughout Virginia, visit vatc.org for affordable opportunities for this fall. Interactive Opportunity Lead generating, "foodie" interactive co-op for more than 70% off – Contact Chelsea Argo at Conde Net; Chelsea_Argo@condenast.com Travel Guide Advertising
Advertise in the 2010 Virginia Travel Guide
Get on board now to reserve your advertising space in the 2010 Virginia Travel Guide. Ad sales close September 11, 2009. Get more information here. Events Deadline for the 2010 Virginia Travel Guide Make sure your 2010 events and festivals are posted on www.Virginia.org by July 31, 2009 for possible inclusion in the 2010 travel guide. Log into the Administration Tool to get started. Virginia Welcome CentersVWCs Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers
During the month of July Virginia Welcome Centers are promoting the Virginia is for Lovers Gift Basket Giveaway. Entries will be collected throughout the month and winners will be notified by Aug. 3rd. Stop in and enter for a chance to win one of the twelve gift baskets, packed with Virginia is for Lovers merchandise and other Virginia products. Partnership Alliance Marketing Workshop Opportunities
Entrepreneur Express Workshops
Entrepreneur Express events are scheduled around the state in the coming weeks. For a complete schedule of dates and locations, click here: http://www.vastartup.org/ Virginia's Business One Stop system The Business One Stop system will help you determine business formation requirements based on your specific type of business and business activities. Visit http://www.virginia.gov/bos/index.html Next Help Desk Meet with Virginia Tourism at The Prizery in South Boston on August 19, 2009. Get more information here. Sales and Marketing
Meeting Partnership Opportunity
Final call for partners in VTC booth at Affordable Meetings in Washington, DC on September 9-10, 2009. Contact Joni Johnson. Lead Report Available Meeting Lead Report now available for SGMP National, May 13-15 in Louisville, KY - contact Robin Mamunes |
Website Visitation Through June 2009  UP 6.1% YTDLodging Occupancy Rates Through April 2009  DOWN 6.8% from same period of 2008 Car Rentals Through May 2009 DOWN 5.8% from same period of 2008 Gas Sales Through March 2009 UP 11% from
the same period of 2008Click here to download the pdf for more information ... Virginia in the NewsVirginia Tourism puts travel on sale Daily Press The Virginia Tourism Corporation has spent much of this year promoting the 40th anniversary of the state's tourism slogan "Virginia is for Lovers. ... Barter Theater: doorway to another place and time Examiner.com So, Virginia is for lovers. Why not take the one you love to the little theater in Abingdon and enjoy "another world" for a little while as the lights go ... Loudoun County Road Designated a 'Virginia Byway' Loudoun Independent To help attract visitors and support economic development through tourism, VDOT, DCR and the CTB encourage local governments to nominate roads for Virginia New and Updated Virginia.org Features New and updated features added to Virginia.org in the last few weeks are:
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