Issue 3 : December 2007    


IN THIS ISSUE:
Outlook on Tourism
News & Initiatives
PCMA At-A-Glance

Schedule Highlights
Speakers
Tours
Committees
Sponsors

Tourism Ambassador

On The Road

In Tribute
Membership Events Calendar
Member Opportunities
New Members

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PCMA LOCAL HOST COMMITTEE

A broad-based effort on behalf of Seattle's tourism community is needed to host a successful PCMA convention. Hundreds of volunteers have already signed on. Volunteers are especially needed during the convention (between the dates of January 9 and 17). To volunteer your time and talent to the 2008 PCMA Annual Meeting, contact Mike Biasini, Chair, Local Host Volunteer Committee, at mbiasini@comcast.net. Volunteers who commit at least four hours are eligible to receive a $100 discount on PCMA Annual Meeting registration fees (although registration is not required to volunteer).

Joan Cahill, SCVB Special Projects Director, oversees all host committees. Committee chairs and other host committee leaders include the following:

Committee Oversight
Joan Cahill, SCVB

Community Outreach
Chair, Tim Quigley, SCVB

Hotel Liaison
Co-Chair, Laura Daniel, Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Co-Chair, Sylvia Nierling, The Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Avenue

Marketing & Promotions Committee
Co-Chair, Elias Calderon, SCVB
Co-Chair, Carrianne Pugh, Sheraton Seattle Hotel

Pacific Northwest Pre & Post Tour Committee
Chair, Dan Salvatora, Victoria Clipper

Public & Media Relations Committee
Chair, David Blandford, SCVB

Seattle Tour Committee
Chair, Jani Lauvrak Lee, Seattle Hospitality Services

Site Inspection Committee
Co-Chair, Cynthia Lydum, SCVB
Co-Chair, Michael McQuade, WSCTC

Special Events Committee
Co-Chair, Hella Cascorbi, PRA Destination Management
Co-Chair, Judy Henrichs, Radar-Works Event Services
Co-Chair, Carol Riddle, Seattle Hospitality Services

Sponsorship Committee
Co-Chair, Carla Murray, Starwood Hotels
Co-Chair, Jeff Singsaas, Microsoft Events & Studios

Transportation
Co-Chair, Darren Berg, MTR Western
Co-Chair, Karri Zuvela, Gray Line of Seattle

Volunteer & Human Resources Committee
Chair, Mike Biasini, CRG Events

Welcome Committee
Chair, Kae Block, SCVB

Pine & Gilmore's Seattle Experiences Audio Tour at PCMA

In addition to presenting the best ideas from their new book, Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want, during PCMA's opening session, B. Joseph Pine, II and James H. Gilmore will offer a cell phone audio tour that features some of the most authentic and engaging experiences in Seattle, January 13-16. The tour will showcase the unique experiences of venues such as EMP and Pike Place Market special. Anyone can start the tour by checking the official PCMA map for locations marked with a red icon, and calling the number listed on the map (206.866.3222) by cell phone. Visit www.pcma2008.org for more information. Maps may be obtained in the PCMA Pavilion at the WSCTC during the meeting.

PCMA

View SCVB's PCMA microsite

PCMA Sponsors
There's still time to participate and be a part of this exciting opportunity! For more information and to confirm your support please contact:

Joan Cahill, CMP,
206-461-5834
jcahill@visitseattle.org

Jimmy Bright
Who is Jimmy Bright, anyway?

Jimmy Bright

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PCMA SPONSORS

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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
Issue 3: December 2007

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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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