2007 Tourism Industry Input Sessions

This is your opportunity to bring forth questions, new ideas, concerns, etc., that will be considered in developing the 2007-08 annual program of work for the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) and the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). We value your input and ask you to please mark your calendar and let us know which session(s) you're planning to attend:

Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Session #1 - Marketing & PR
2:00 - 4:15 p.m. - Marla Tambellini
This session will cover advertising, public relations, Web site, and the Asheville destination brand.
Download the Input Session Presentation (.pdf)

Friday, January 19, 2007
Session #2 - Convention Sales & Group Services
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Tim Lampkin
This session will include meetings and convention sales efforts and group services provided by the CVB.

Session #3 - Tour & Travel
10:45 to 12:15 p.m. - Dianna Jackson Pierce
This session covers motorcoach, AAA, international, packaging, and the Official Asheville Visitor Guide.

Phyllis Fiscus, Director of Visitor Services, will provide an overview of opportunities and programs available in the Visitor Center at each session. In addition, a representative from the BCTDA's new advertising agency, Luckie and Company, will also be present.

All sessions will be held in the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 36 Montford Avenue, Asheville NC 28801, located off I-240, exit 4-C, on Montford Avenue. Please feel free to forward this invitation to co-workers who may be interested in attending. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP FOR EACH SESSION by e-mailing Jonna Reiff. Simply provide your name, company or organization name, and the sessions you're attending by number - #1 (Marketing & PR), #2 (Sales & Service), or #3 (Tour & Travel).

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