Tempe CVB September 09Member Newsletter

1. Member Newsletter September 2009
President's Message In This Issue
President's Message
The coolness in the air, the roar of an Welcome New Members
enthusiastic Sun Devil crowd, the
sound of fireworks that celebrate a Member Spotlight
touchdown...it's football season in
Networking Event
Tempe.
Successful!
I couldn't help but think that Facebook & Twitter
promoting Tempe to potential visitors Presence
is similar to a football game.
Upcoming Events
You can't win the game without
developing your strategy. We all love On the Road
the big, exciting plays when a
receiver runs the length of the field Quick Links
to make a touchdown. But, the Get to Know Tempe
points are just the same if the team gets there down by Dining & Nightlife
down, or with a long pass. Just like players who keep the Things To Do
football moving down the field, the Tempe CVB team uses Where To Stay
Sports & Recreation
steady, consistent momentum to keep Tempe top of mind for Events & News
our clients - travel agents, meeting planners, the media and Contact Us
vacationers.
On the Road
We have always focused our energy on programs that have
the most potential to bring business to Tempe; and now,
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that's more important than ever. Here are some of our big
plays so far this fall. Tempe CVB staff members
are always traveling across
the country to spread the
As a part of our national outreach to AAA offices, we met with word about Tempe. Here's
travel agents in Oho and western Canada. Next up is North where they have been or
and South Carolina. In Mexico, we conducted sales training are going to be in the
coming months.
sessions for more than 180 travel agents and 10 journalists.
Looking to expand Tempe's visibility, we promoted our city to Amy Richert
approximately 60 travel writers at a media event in New York Annual Pride in the Desert
City. In addition, we continue to position Tempe as a Tucson, AZ
October 10, 2009
destination for youth and amateur sports as we meet with
event and sports planners in multiple cities, including Arizona Media Marketplace
Indianapolis, Washington D. C., Tampa, and New Orleans. Scottsdale, AZ
October 15, 2009
One of our most successful missions is always Showcase Brian Belkin
Arizona, which will be held in Hermosillo, Sonora on October TEAMS Conference
8. More than 850 consumers are expected to attend and New Orleans, LA
more than 30 suppliers from Arizona will be exhibiting. The Oct 13-17, 2009
event includes a fashion show, highlighting the latest fashions Mark McMinn
that can be found by shopping in Arizona. Our participation in Holiday Showcase
this event is well worth it. In a study conducted by the Chicago, IL
Arizona Office of Tourism last year, more than 80% of tourists December 15, 2009
from Mexico who visited the Phoenix metropolitan area prefer Michael Martin
shopping at Tempe's own Arizona Mills. Showcase Arizona
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Our overall goal is to increase visitation to Tempe through October 7-9, 2009
individual travelers and families, meeting groups and sporting Nancy Black
events. We remain focused on an offensive strategy to Annual Pride in the Desert
ensure that Tempe will be well-positioned as a destination of Tucson, AZ
choice now and when the economy is in full recovery. October 10, 2009
Arizona Travel Trade
Thanks for all that you do to make Tempe a destination of Roundtable
choice. Tucson, AZ
October 16, 2009
Have a wonderful fall and as always, go Sun Devils! International Conference on
Gay & Lesbian Travel
Stephanie Nowack Boston, MA
President/CEO November 1-4, 2009
Raquél Hakel
Welcome New Members National Panhellenic
Conference
Tampa, FL
Dave's Electric Brewpub - www.daveselectricbrewpub.com October 8-11, 2009
Pour Masters Bartending Service - www.PourMasters.com
SuperHero Photo Video - www.SuperHeroPro.com Rejuvenate Marketplace
Birmingham, AL
The Musical Instrument Museum - www.themim.org October 27-30, 2009
Member Spotlight - Detours of Arizona Stephanie Nowack
WACVB Annual Meeting
Colorado Springs, CO
Detours began offering tours October 14-17, 2009
throughout the southwest from Shawn Lewis
Tempe area hotels in Sunny Arizona Sales Mission
2001. Their very first van was purchased only days after the Carolinas
events of 9/11...great deals to be had! The Detours custom October 12-17, 2009
fleet has grown to 10 vehicles, with a dozen full time tour AOT Canada Mission
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leaders who decided long ago that they no longer needed a Toronto, Vancouver &
"real job", and truly enjoy what they get to do every day. Edmonton
October 18-23, 2009
Grand Canyon, Sedona, Tombstone and the Apache Trail are Sunny Arizona Sales Mission
the most popular single day tours. Guests can tour and Missouri
explore in small groups, in vans with leather captain's chairs November 16-20, 2009
or in our SUVs, all with capabilities for paved and dirt road Toni Smith
travel. Additionally, guests can experience multi-day tours of Arizona Media Marketplace
Sedona, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley and Scottsdale, AZ
destinations in Utah, Colorado and New Mexico in a private or Ocotber 15, 2009
join-a-group format.
Some of their newest partnerships involve Maverick
Helicopters, Grand Canyon Railway, AAA Arizona and Sedona
area wineries. You can imagine the great tours that come
from those partners.
For more information or to book a private group
please contact Detours at:
480-633-9013 local
866-438-6877 toll free
480-633-8687 fax
www.detoursaz.com
info@detoursaz.com
Fall Networking Event a Success!
Our Fall Fiesta of Fun Networking Event was a
Success! We would like to thank all of our members who
attended our September 16 event at Dave & Buster's. We had
close to 100 attendees including members, clients &
customers, making this a valuable event for all parties. We
would also like to give a big thank you to Dave & Buster's
for being our host. The venue, food and customer service
exceeded our expectations. If you would like to provide us
with any additional feedback about the event, please contact
Sofia Preston: sofia@tempecvb.com or 480-305-1390.
We look forward to our next Networking Event in Spring 2010
and hope to see you there. More information will be sent out
closer to the date.
We appreciate you and your membership!
Facebook & Twitter Presence
Are you on Facebook and Twitter? So is the Tempe CVB! We'd
love to connect with you. You can find the Tempe CVB on
Facebook at: www.facebook.com/visittempe. You can also
follow Toni Smith, our Communications Manager on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/smithtempe.
If you have a Facebook fan page or a Twitter account for your
business, please email your fan page link or Twitter handle to
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Amy Richert, Communications/Marketing Coordinator,
amy@tempecvb.com. We can become a fan of your page on
Facebook and we can help you spread the word about your
business and your special promotions through both Facebook
and Twitter.
Upcoming Events
Here is a sample of Tempe's events in the coming weeks. For
a complete calendar of events, visit
http://www.tempecvb.com/calendar.asp.
Thursdays on Mill - Market on Mill and Music on Mill
Ongoing every Thursday evening from 5-9 p.m.
Mill Avenue District
www.millavenue.com
Stray Cat Theatre: Blackbird
September 25, 2009 - October 10, 2009
Tempe Performing Arts Center
www.straycattheatre.org
480-820-8022
Way Out West Oktoberfest
October 2-4, 2009
Tempe Beach Park
www.tempeoktoberfest.com/
480-491-FEST
Official Training Kick-Off Party for the P.F. Chang's
Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon
October 8, 2009, 5-8 p.m.
Arizona Falls/G.R. Herberger Park
Indian School Road and 56th Street
http://arizona.competitor.com
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
October 28, 2009 - November 22, 2009
ASU Gammage
www.asugammage.com
480-965-3434
Childsplay: Androcles and the Lion
October 31, 2009 - November 15, 2009
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-2880
http://childsplayaz.org/
Tempe Little Theatre: Sylvia
November 20, 2009 - December 6, 2009
Tempe Center for the Arts
480-350-8388
www.tempelittletheatre.org/
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Ford Ironman Arizona
November 22, 2009
Tempe Beach Park
www.ironmanarizona.com
888-280-9097
41st Annual Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts
December 4-6, 2009
Mill Avenue District
www.tempefestivalofthearts.com
480-355-6069
Thank you for Thinking Tempe First!
Sincerely,
The Tempe CVB team
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