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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MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

Reservations are required for the following events. Visit the SCVB web site at www.visitseattle.org/members/events 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.

2008 Annual Marketing Plan Kick-off Luncheon
January 24, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Bell Harbor International Conference Center
Kick off the New Year with the latest and most accurate visitor and convention information from Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau. This is your opportunity to review what has happened in the previous year and what's ahead in the coming year.

Getting the Most from Your Membership Meeting
February 6, 8am-9:30am
Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Room 210
This brief, yet comprehensive 90-minute overview of the Seattle CVB covers the activities and programs that are available to members. We serve a continental breakfast and allow for networking time with members of the SCVB team as well as other new and prospective member companies. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about new developments in the visitor industry and how to get the most from your membership investment.

Seattle Supersonics vs. Utah Jazz
February 13, Gametime 7pm
Key Arena
Enjoy pre-game networking and hors d'oeuvres and then watch Seattle play Utah at Key Arena. More details will follow.

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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 ten months of 2007, the bureau's website has received more than 685,000 unique visitors and more than four million page views! As a member, you can direct more of this traffic to your website by purchasing a listing hyper-link on the bureau's 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 spots still available.

Contact Steve Maris, SCVB Membership Director, at smaris@visitseattle.org or call (206) 461-5822.

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NEW SCVB MEMBERS (August 7 -December 1, 2007)

A Running Wild Spirit www.runningwildspirit.com
ABODA Corporate Housing www.aboda.com
Arctic Club Hotel www.arcticclubhotel.com
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce www.auburnareawa.org
Bon Vivant Wine Tours www.bonvivanttours.com
CurtisLithos.com by ION Corporation www.CurtisLithos.com
FareStart www.farestart.org
Great Wolf Lodge www.greatwolf.com
Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce www.redmondchamber.org
Helly Hansen www.hellyhansen.com
Labor Ready North Seattle www.laborready.com
Labor Ready Seatac www.laborready.com
Lake Crescent Lodge www.foreverresorts.com
Lake Wilderness Lodge website
Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant www.marrakeshseattle.com
Northwest Attractions Council www.attractionmaps.com
R E Welch Gallery www.rewelch.com
Seattle Adventure Company www.seattleadventurecompany.com
Ship Harbor Yacht Charters www.shipharborhyachts.com
The Belltown Inn www.belltown-inn.com
Totally Seattle Tours Inc www.totallyseattle.com
Tourism Victoria www.tourismvictoria.com
Volunteer Park Conservatory www.volunteerparkconservatory.org
WashingtonFilmWorks www.washingtonfilmworks.org
WeDriveU, Inc. www.wedriveu.com
Wing Luke Asian Museum www.wingluke.org
Woodinville Wine Country www.woodinvillewinecountry.com
The Capital Grille www.thecapitalgrille.com

 

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 Soper, 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
Kim Hall, Convention Sales Coordinator

CONVENTION SERVICES
Kae H. Block, CMP, Director, Convention Services
Adriane Friedman, Convention Services Manager
Kathy Williams, CCVC Services Coordinator

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

HOUSING BUREAU
Susan Ranney, Reservations & Housing Manager
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
Doris Bartha, Project Coordinator

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

PUBLIC RELATIONS
David Blandford, APR, Director of Public Relations
Heather Bryant, Public Relations Manager
Lauren Curtin, Public Relations Coordinator

CITYWIDE CONVENTION & VISITOR CENTER
Ann Peavey, Senior Manager

SEATTLE SPORTS COMMISSION
Ralph Morton, Executive Director
Nate Silverman, Marketing & Business Development Manager

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, Director, Human Resources
Jenn Miller, Receptionist
Marc Treyens, System Services Coordinator

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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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
Issue 3: December 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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