Tourism Marketing Boot Camp
Tourism Marketing Boot Camp is back and better than ever - offering features for tourism businesses and beyond, this one-day program will get your 2017 marketing plan in shape!
Tourism and related professionals can take advantage of the full day of programming, starting with a breakfast panel of community organizations devoted to supporting tourism infrastructure. This "Who's Doing What" discussion features:
- Randy Fiveash, Director, CT Office of Tourism, Dept. of Economic and Community Development
- Senator Paul Formica, Founder, State Tourism Caucus
- Ed Dombroskas, Executive Director, Eastern Regional Tourism District
- Tony Sheridan, President and CEO, Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT; CT Metro Chambers Representative
- Andy Wood, Vice Chair, Greater Mystic Visitors Bureau
- Moderated by Maria Miranda, Creative Director, Miranda Creative Inc.
The discussion will continue over lunch with a keynote presentation by John Lombardo, General Manager of Saybrook Point Inn & Spa, and Secretary of the CT Tourism Coalition.
A series of workshops will follow breakfast from 9 to noon, plus one session after lunch. Workshops are rotated so that guests can make the most effective combinations of topics.
Not interested in tourism talk? Simply register for the "Workshops Only" option!
Topics:
- Benefits of Blogging for Business (Kayla Hedman, Miranda Creative)
- Data Collection to Digital Connection (Andy Wood, Mystic Aquarium)
- Digital Advertising 101 (Bill Ross, TargetonStar)
- Digital Advertising – How It Just Changed AGAIN! (Robin Clark and Irene Makiaris, Makiaris Media)
- Effective Video Marketing (Brian Fagan, COLONY)
- Making the Most of CTVisit.com (Jean Hebert & Rob Damroth, CT Office of Tourism)
- Social Media 101 (Kayla Hedman & Eric Tetreault, Miranda Creative)
- Where Traditional Meets Digital (Laura Capshaw, CTM Media Group)
- ...and more!
Event Co-Hosts:
- Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut
- Miranda Creative Inc.
- Greater Mystic Visitors Bureau
Share your goods and services with our audience during general sessions (breakfast and lunch). Includes one reservation to event. Limited tables available.
Date and Time
Friday Oct 14, 2016
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM EDT
7:30 AM: Check-in and Breakfast for Full Session Participants
8:00 AM: "Who's Doing What" Panel Begins
9:00 AM: Panel concludes; Check-in for Workshop Only participants
9:15 AM: Workshops Begin
12:15 PM: Lunch and Keynote Presentation for Full Session Participants
1:15 PM: Last Workshop Rotation of the Day
2:15 PM: Workshops Conclude; Optional Happy Hour at the Irons
Fees/Admission
Full Session (Breakfast Panel, Workshops, and Keynote Luncheon): $40
Workshops Only: $15
Cancelation Policy: Notice must be given at least three business days prior to the event. No shows or those unable to cancel in time will be billed. To cancel, please call the Chamber at 860-701-9113.