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January-February eNewsletter
In 2012, the KPVCB eNews will be published every other month versus monthly, but the online Calendar of Events will be updated regularly.
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NEW! Calendar Just For Event Planners!
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The data compiled at Tourism RT2 about annual events has been posted and is now available for viewing and printing. It's just a start! This calendar is designed to provide information about major community and regional events that have the potential to attract overnight visitors for one or more nights.
The calendar is intended for use by event planners and local businesses to prepare in advance for visitors coming to the area.
The calendar events are divided into 4 color coded categories: -Community Events
-Conferences & Expos
-Festivals & Fairs, Sports Events
Clicking on the arrow allows you to select one or all of the four calendars to view individually or at the same times.
We have also provided a print button at the top that allows you to print the calendar in either week, month or agenda views. You can print one or more categories.
Administrators will be identified and provided with access to the calendars to add and update information.
For now, if you have an event that you think should be posted to the planning calendar, please send to
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Get ready for one of THE
BIGGEST visitor events of the YEAR...the famous...
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It's a big website that attracts between 50-80,000 visitors a month..the largest and most popluar in the Kitsap Peninsula region. We are always working to improve the content, add pages and update links. Here are a few.. Feature Events (also on home page)
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** (KPVCB Sponsor/Booth)
February 11
**WSU Small Farm Expo Info
(8 am-4pm) & Kitsap Beer & Wine Exhibition (4:30-6:00 pm) Olympic College
February 11, 8 - 5 pm - Info
Tourism Day in Olympia
Place To be confirmed
5th Annual West Sound Expo
February 16, 2- 7 PM
Kitsap Sun Pavilion
Chambers of Commerce and 150 plus businesses - More Info
**Seattle Bike Show
Visit KPVCB-West Sound Cycle booth next to Cacasde Bike Club booth upstairs.
March 10-11 - Info
**2012 Travel & Words Spring Conference - Fort Warden - Pt. Townsend, WA
April 29-30 - Info
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| KPVCB www.VisitKitsap.com attracts between 50-80,000 visitors a month, our Facebook page has nearly 1300 fans, and our Twitter page has 1000 followers including media from across the county. |
 Take A Brews & Bites Tour
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Snapping shots from left to right: Manisha Singhal, Economic Times;
Sonia Nazareth, travel writer; and Angel Rani, Deccan Herald.
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Kitsap Peninsula's Branding Strategy Goes International
2012 is a little more than three weeks old and already local tourism and event business is getting positive attention from national and international travelers.
On Saturday, the KPVCB hosted eight journalists and travel writers from India representing some of the largest news media in the world. The writers were here as part of the Boeing 777 Emirates Airline's new Seattle-Dubai non-stop service that will start on March 1. The KPVCB was asked by Emirates Airline's consulting firm in Seattle to assist with the visit and make a presentation about the region. We were delighted that the Kitsap Peninsula was selected as a stop on the group's two day itinerary. After arriving from Seattle aboard one of our famous WA State Ferries, we had a little more than two hours for lunch, presentation, and tour around town.
The fact these respected international journalists and travel writers chose to spend part of their brief visit on "the Natural Side of Puget Sound", proves our branding strategy is working and that we truly have what it takes to become an international destination region.This eNews also provides information about other marketing as sales strategies we'll be employing in the months ahead to create economic benefits today and in the future.
You can help brand and market YOUR region by including the words "Kitsap Peninsula" in your advertising materials and on your website. It's the easiest way to make sure visitor stop and spend time in our area before heading to the Olympic Peninsula or back home! 
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we look forward to partnering with you to make 2012 a prosperous year.
Executive Director, Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau ___________________________________________________ |
KPVCB/Kitsap PFD Form Facilities & Venue Coalition We are pleased to announce the Kitsap Public Facilities District and KPVCB have joined together to form the Kitsap Peninsula Facilities & Venue Coalition. The purpose of the Coalition is to bring together business owners and managers of businesses, organizations and government agencies and departments (KC and city Parks & Rec., Kitsap Conference Center) that currently have indoor and outdoor facilities.  The goal is to have a clear picture of what facilities and venues the region has, doesn't have, and it needs in order to be competitive to attract events from out-of-area.
Mike Walton, Executive Director of the Kitsap PFD, has agreed to chair the Coalition. If you are interested in being added to the new KPVCB Facilities & Venue Coalition, please send an email to venues@visitkitsap.com _______________________________________________________
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MARKETING & PARTNERSHIP NEWS & REVIEW
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February - November 2012 Outdoor NW Magazine
Half-page, 4-color ads in popular magazine targets 100,000 recreation and sports athletes in Seattle-Portland. Includes editorial, online ads, annual event guide and booth at Seattle and Portland bike shows, STP and other regional recreation expos.
 2012 - Seattle and West Sound Wedding Magazines
Print and online advertising and directory listings. KPVCB had booths at booth the Seattle Wedding Show for two days.
Many thanks to Sandra, Oxford Suites; Theresa, Aubin Arhens; Photography, Gina, Essences of the Thymes; Ollie & Jered, GenxPro for all the help. Many thanks to Ashley, Oxford Suites for her help at the West Sound Wedding Show.
2012 - Mini-Visitor Guide/Brochure Distributed on WA Sate Ferries, 150 visitor centers, trade shows, information packets, etc.
2012 - Go-WA, Go-NW and ExperienceWA - Generates 1700 online visitor referrals yearly.
2012 - WA State Map
Distributed in Best Western locations, gas stations, shops throughout WA.
Note: WA State has stopped printing and distributing free maps.
Other media to include, as funding permits, Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met, Sunset, special publications targeting professional event, conference, meeting and tournament planners.
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Co-Op Tourism Mission to Europe - February/Fall The KPVCB has partnered with the Port of Seattle, Seattle VCB, Olympic Peninsula Tourism Bureau, and Whidbey Island Bureau on to promote our region in Germany, France and England. Diane Schostak, Ex. Dir. Olympic TVB will represent the group in Europe.
Promotional Partnerships:
>>West Sound Cycle Club - The KVPCB is partnering with the WSCC to host a premium booth at the Seattle Bike Show that attracts 10,000 visitors in two days including adventure sports enthusiasts, professional and recreational cyclists. We are also partners on Tour de Kitsap held during Whaling Days.
>>Olympic Outdoor Center/Port Gamble/OPG
The KPVCB is partnering with OOC to promote the Beat the Beast NW Adventure Sports Festival, June 9-10; Paddle Dragon - June 9; Paddle Bainbridge - July 14-15; Paddle Kitsap - August 4-5, promoting Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails...and other racing and adventure sports events happening in the Kitsap Forest in Port Gamble.
>>4th Dimention Racing - Seattle The KPVCB is again sponsoring the 4th Dimension Racing NW Epic Adventures Stottlemeyer 60 on May 19th in Port Gamble. The race has grown from 46 riders in 2010 to 146 in 2011 resulting in 100 hotel stays. They are expecting 400 in 2012 and we'll be marketing the event to attract weekend bookings and will be partnering with OPG and local chambers to host an info booth. Last years winners in the women's 60 mile race are shown at right. Click here to listen to some great testimonials of the 2011 race. >>TRIOBA - Seattle Last year we provide the first ever cash prizes and our friends from TRIOBA are coming back again on June 11 to Port Gamble's Kitsap Forest to host another Sprint Adventure Race. Visit their website for info.
>>Cascade Cycle Club - Seattle
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 The mission of the Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau is to create positive economic growth and development on the Kitsap Peninsula by effectively marketing the area as a world-class visitor destination.
The KPVCB was founded in 1983 and is a 501c6 non-profit economic development agency and recognized as the official visitor/traveler information organization for the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State. Visitor Information and administrative offices are located in Silverdale, WA. You may contact us at 800-3377-0580 or at info@visitkitsap.com.
Community Partners & Activities
The KPVCB wants to acknowledge the Kitsap Public Facilities district for its continue support. The organization is committed to helping to preserve our natural environment for the benefit of residents, visitors and our local economy. We work in partnership with many organizations including the Great Peninsula Conservancy, Kitsap Forest & Bay Project, Sinclair-Gorst Trail Project, Peterson Farm, North Kitsap Trails Association, Puget Sound Partnership, Hood Canal Coordinating Council, and others that work to ensure the Kitsap Peninsula remains "the Natural Side of Puget Sound" for generations to come.
2012 KPVCB Board of Directors
President diane Robinson, Elandan Gardens, C
Vice Presidents Steven Gear, Manager, Oxford Suites - Silverdale
Jack Edwards, Baymont Inn & Suites - Bremerton
Treasurer Sharon Shrader, Chair, Bremerton Housing Authority, past Kitsap County Treasurer
Secretary Patti Kirkpatrick, Clerk, City of Port Orchard
Board of Directors Darryl Baldwin, MoonDogs, Too; Port Orchard Bay Street Association
John Kuntz,Olympic Outdoor Center, NK Trails Association; Janet Smoak, Suquamish Museum; Lisa Stirrett, Lisa Stirrett Glass Art Studio; Ronald C. Templeton, PS Attorney at Law;
Bill Mahan, Community Representative, past Commissioner of Port of Bremerton
Kim Punt, Alfred Interwest Insurance
Patricia Graf-Hoke, Executive Director - grafhoke@visitkitsap.com
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KPVCB is a proud member of the Washington Tourism Alliance, Seattle VCB, Washington Destination Marketing Association, North Kitsap Trails Association, Great Peninsula Conservancy, West Sound Cycle Club, Clear Creek Task Force, Kitsap Audubon, Washington State Trails, Washington State Water Trails, local Chambers and many other organizations.
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January 18-30