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Volume 6, Issue 1 January 2010 |
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Greetings! Enjoy the January issue of the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau newsletter! Happy New Year, may 2010 bring blessings and joy to each of you.
Sincerely,
Sarah Stroesser
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Upcoming Meetings
· Hotel/Motel Council
January 13
· Diplomat Meeting
January 20
· Athletic Events Committee Meeting
January 25
· General Board Meeting | |
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CVB promotional video now available 
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau recently completed a promotional video all about Jefferson City. The Bureau started the filming for this video in July and wrapped up the project in December. This exciting, fast-paced 5 minute video highlights some of the many things that Jefferson City has to offer, including events, attractions, shopping and dining. This video will be used to entice potential visitors to come to Jefferson City and experience the fun, spirit, excitement and history. The video will entertain visitors to the Bureau's web site, will be sent out to meeting planners and media and will be shared through social media. Take a few minutes to check out the video; we promise you won't regret it! Click here to watch the video. |
Best Western Capital Inn receives "Best of the Best" award for second consecutive year
The Best Western Capital Inn in Jefferson City was named Best of the Best in Quality for the second  consecutive year. The Best Western Capital Inn is one of only 47 hotels out of more than 2,400 properties in the U.S. and Canada to have received this designation.
The honor is awarded to Member properties who receive two consecutive top quality assurance assessment scores within a 12-month period, and meet design and customer care standards. Larry and Dale Gerstner, owners and general managers, are proud of their staff for helping achieve five consecutive perfect 1,000 point quality assurance assessment scores.
Located at 1937 Christy Drive, the Best Western Capital Inn features 75 oversized suite-style rooms with plush bedding, seating area, built-in microwaves and refrigerators, and more. Other amenities include free hot breakfast, indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, business center, and free high speed Internet.
Visit their website at www.bestwestern.com/capitalinn. |
2010 Tour of Missouri: Jefferson City wants a piece of the action
 The Tour of Missouri is still scheduled to come to the state next fall and Jefferson City has once again thrown its hat in the ring to be included as a host city. The Jefferson City/ Cole County Tour of Missouri Foundation submitted a proposal to Tour of Missouri, Inc to be considered as a finish city for the 2010 event.
The Tour of Missouri has had a tremendous economic impact on the state, bringing in $38.1 million, up $9 million from 2008 (according to IFM Sports, who conducts the event surveys and compiles the information.) In Jefferson City alone, the attendance was 71,000 and the estimated economic impact was nearly $5.5 million.
Cities who submitted a proposal are to be notified of inclusion as a host city in January. |
Announcements
Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) souvenirs are available at the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau. You can also visit www.MissouriPenTours.com and order MSP items.
We still have some 2009 Jefferson City "Tour of Missouri" T-shirts available in our office (100 E. High Street) and at the Jefferson City Parks and Recreation (427 Monroe Street). They come in black or slate blue. The price has been lowered to only $5 each. Get yours before they're gone!! |
Tell us about it...
Are you submitting your events for inclusion on the CVB's Calendar of Events? The Calendar of Events is one of the most popular pages on the web site!
To enter an event, click here.
This is a completely free service the CVB offers, so get out there and enter in your information! Submissions are not guaranteed.
Call Sarah at 573-632-2820 with questions. | |
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Monthly Statistics
Marketing Report
Visitor Requests
December 1,429
YTD 24,994
Web Site Unique Visitors
December 2,652
YTD 45,485
Web Site Visitors (Total)
December 3,399
YTD 57,106
STR (Smith Travel Research) Report
November 2009 % Change 2008
Occupancy 39.6% -13.2%
Room Rate $67.36 3.7%
Year-to-Date % Change 2008
Occupancy 52.5% -12.2%
Room Rate $68.65 2.0%
Diplomat Volunteer Hours
December 2
2009 Total 350.5 | |
Thank you for your interest in Jefferson City. We look forward to sharing more about our wonderful community in the future. Feel free to contact the Bureau with any questions you may have! | |
Did you know?
The notorious outlaw Frank James surrendered to the governor in Jefferson City in 1888 after his brother, Jesse, was killed. | |
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