Inaugural Issue: Spring 2007    


IN THIS ISSUE:
Outlook on Tourism
News & Initiatives
Convention Business
Future Bookings Announced
Countdown to PCMA
Chicago Sales Mission
Pow Wow Report
Japan Mission
Ad Campaign in Full Swing
Meet the SCVB Publisher
Cultural Guides Debut
Cultural Tourism Conference
Membership Events Calendar
Member Opportunities
Profile
Film Office Ready for Action
On The Road
SCVB Team News

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SCVB MEMBER EVENTS

Reservations are required for the following events. Visit the SCVB website for the latest details about these and other member events. Since dates and times are subject to change, SCVB members will receive reminders and registration instructions prior to each event.

Mid-Year CVB Update SOLD OUT!
May 22 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Washington Athletic Club
(Open to SCVB members only)
Join us for a lunch meeting and mid-year update on SCVB activities and new initiatives. This event will provide tips to capitalize on tourism marketing opportunities.

  • Meet the New SCVB Publishing Team. Peter Koclanes, CEO of Weaver Multimedia Group, will speak about his company's 20-year history of destination travel publishing and plans for Seattle travel guides.
  • PCMA Plans and Opportunities. Deborah Sexton, President and CEO of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) will discuss the association's first-ever annual meeting in Seattle in January 2008. An update on sponsorships and marketing opportunities will be provided.
  • Tourism Advocacy. Don Welsh, SCVB President & CEO will discuss the recent state tourism legislation, ways of sustaining industry awareness and promoting tourism growth.

Marketing to Meeting Planners
June 20, 7:30am - 9:30am
Seattle Marriott Waterfront
What motivates a meeting planner to buy a particular product or service? What's the best way to sell your services to planners? How can SCVB members maximize their use of bureau services, including the Confidential Convention Digest? This annual breakfast meeting will feature a distinguished panel of meeting planner professionals who will answer these and other questions.

Getting the Most from Your Membership Meeting
July 11 - 8:00am - 9:30am
Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Room 210
This 90-minute, comprehensive overview of SCVB activities and programs is essential for new bureau members and those considering membership. The program begins with networking and a continental breakfast and is followed by SCVB team member presentations and Q&A. Learn more about new developments in the visitor industry and how to get the most from your membership investment.

Meet us at the Ballpark - Mariners Night
July 26
Safeco Field
(open only to SCVB Members and their families)
Come cheer the M's to victory over Oakland! Join your SCVB friends and colleagues for a pre-game BBQ in the Bullpen Market, overlooking batting practice. Then, watch the game from 100-level seats. Go M's!

More detailed member event information can be found on the SCVB website. Registration opens three weeks prior to each event. Register online or contact Rosemary Rasp at (206) 461-5824.

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Featured Promotional Opportunities Exclusively for SCVB Members

Targeted online advertising is an increasingly popular and effective way to drive traffic to your website and bookings to your business. During the first quarter of 2007, the bureau's website has received more than 186,000 unique visitors and more than one million page views! As a member, you can capture more of this traffic by purchasing a hyper-link from your listing(s) on the bureau's web site directly to your web site for a nominal set-up fee of $75. For even more impact, colorful square button banner ads are offered to members in a wide range of web page locations and prices. There are many great spots still available. Contact Steve Maris, Membership Director, via email or call (206) 461-5822.

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NEW SCVB MEMBERS (in 2007 through April 15)

Ash Cache at the Market
Belle Epicurean Patisserie (website)
The City Catering Company (website)
City of Bothell (website)
Creekside Angling Company (website)
Culinary Expeditions Tour Company (website)

Duke's Chowder House (website)
Duty Free Americas (website)
EverGreen Escapes (website)
Larkspur Landing - Renton (website)
KF Events (website)
Kim Ricketts/Book Events (website)
Kokeb Ethiopian Restaurant (website)

Local Color Art, Coffee, & More (website)
The Mitchell Organization (website)
Nick Gunderson Photography (website)
NWtravel/Northwest Magazines (website)
Pensione Nichols (website)
Renton Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center (website)

Seattle Monorail Services (website)
Seattle Pacific Hotel (website)
Seattle Treasure Hunt (website)
Specialty's Cafe & Bakery (website)
SpringTide Whale Tours & Charters (website)
Swoon Boutique Spa (website)

Tap House Grill (website)
Theo Chocolate (website)
Tourism Walla Walla (website)
Volterra (website)

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHO'S WHO AT THE BUREAU

CONVENTION SALES
Tom Norwalk, Senior VP Sales & Marketing
Brianna Mark, Administrative Coordinator
Joan Cahill, CMP, Director, Special Projects
Janet Hunter, Director of Sales
Wendy Petersen, Director, Midwest Office
Alison LaFollette, Director, DC
Stephanie Trout, Convention Sales Manager, DC
Audrey R. Fan, Convention Sales Manager
Cynthia Lydum, Convention Sales Manager
Joan Magnano-Damm, Convention Sales Manager
Tim Quigley, Convention Sales Manager
Tasha Sawabini, Convention Sales Manager
Christopher Garratt, Convention Sales Manager
Julia Smith, Administrative Coordinator
Season Hansen, Convention Sales Coordinator
Julianne Gaffield, Convention Sales Coordinator
Lauren Curtin, Convention Sales Coordinator

CONVENTION SERVICES
Kae H. Block, CMP, Director, Convention Services
Adriane Friedman, Convention Services Manager
Ann Peavey, Manager, Citywide Concierge Center
Kathy Williams, CCVC Services Coordinator

MEMBERSHIP
Steve Maris, Membership Director
Rosemary Rasp, Membership Services Manager

HOUSING BUREAU
Susan Ranney, Manager, Convention Housing
Steve Jaquith, Sr. Consumer Housing Coordinator
Tanya Seeburger, Consumer Housing Coordinator
Cheryl Fischer, Consumer Housing Coordinator

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Brad Jones, CTP, Director, Tourism Development - UK, Europe and Australia
Marj Snyder, Director, Tourism Development - USA and Canada
Michael Kurtz, Director, Tourism Development - Asia and Latin America
Joshua Ratliff, Sr. Tourism Development Coordinator

CULTURAL TOURISM
Tracey Wickersham, Director of Cultural Tourism

MARKETING SERVICES
Elias Calderon, Director, Marketing Services
Lara Dickson, Creative Services Manager
Sarah Lee, Marketing Coordinator

PUBLIC RELATIONS
David Blandford, APR, Director of Public Relations
Heather Bryant, Public Relations Manager
Matt Wakefield, Senior Public Relations Coordinator

CITYWIDE CONVENTION & VISITOR CENTER
Ann Peavey, Manager

SEATTLE SPORTS COMMISSION
Ralph Morton, Executive Director
Kati Wescott, Project Manager
Kara Mulflur, Project Coordinator

ADMINISTRATION
Donald P. Welsh, President/CEO
Kathleen Shepard, Executive Assistant
Michael DeAtley, Chief Financial Officer
Mark Nold, Director, Technology
Joy Sherard, Accounting Manager
Susan Treder, Manager, Human Resources & Special Projects
Alan Motley, System Services Coordinator
Jenn Miller, Receptionist

SCVB Administrative Office
Phone: (206) 461-5800
Fax: (206) 461-5855
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
Email: admin@visitseattle.org

 

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Steve Maris, Membership Director
smaris@visitseattle.org
(206) 461-5822
Rosemary Rasp, Membership Services Manager
rrasp@visitseattle.org
(206) 461-5824
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
Issue: Inaugural Issue, Spring 2007

Also available online: visitseattle.org/news

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Seattle Metronatural News is a quarterly tourism industry newsletter that is edited and published by Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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