NEWS & SALES OPPORTUNITIES
 From Adventures in NE Ohio
March/April 2010
Hello Adventures in Northeast Ohio Members!

I hope you have all had a great winter season.  As we look with anticipation to the coming spring, make sure you are "ready for company".  Get your spring checklist together for partners and guests, make sure you have your new promotional materials on hand and don't forget to smile:)  Remember, we work in tourism, the best industry to shape the experiences of the travelers and make them want to return year after year!  Have a great month and talk to you soon!

 

Mark Winchell, President

Adventures in Northeast Ohio

Sales Mission to PA
March 16th, 2010
RSVP TODAY-LIMITED SPACE!! 
 
Tara

Where: "Tara"- A Country Inn located 2844 Lake Road,

Clark, PA 16113

 

Time:  Event will be from 11:30AM- 2:00PM

(Set-up will be from 10AM-11AM)
  

Transportation: Due the proximity of the location we have decided not to take a bus this year, however we encourage car pooling.

 

Cost: $150.00- This price includes your lunch and your booth.

 

AAA Great Vacation Expo
A GREAT Success for Our Partners!
 AAA Show

Fifteen Adventure members joined together to participate in a very successful co-op partnership at the AAA Great Vacations Expo. The show took place Jan 22-24 at the Veteran's Memorial Hall in Columbus. Over 12,800 guests visited the show and explored the "Tailgate Adventure in Northeast Ohio." Our '1200' square foot area was set up as a football field, with interactive games of cornhole drawing people in to play for a prize. By doing the show as a co-op members were able to substantially cut their costs, their time working the show and most importantly, NE Ohio created a much larger impact on its audience!

We Need Your Help
New Committee Seeking Volunteers 

 

Adventures President, Mark Winchell, has encouraged the board to establish a special committee to look over the By Laws and to establish and update the Policy & Procedures for our group. We are looking for additional volunteers who might be interested in helping with this project.  This is your chance to have a voice and determine how the group will operate in the future. 

If you are interested please contact chair, Amy Rutledge. We will keep you posted as this committee meets over the next couple of months.
Where 2 B!!
 

March 2nd is super networking at the Wyndham Hotel at Playhouse Square. Come with your best elevator speech

Wyndhamand collateral and pitch your organization to our invited media guests. Lunch will be seared chicken in lemon sauce with redskins & vegetables along with chef's choice of dessert.

April 6th we will be in Tuscarawas County at the Dutch Valley Campus in Sugarcreek dining on chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuits, salad and assorted cream pies. The Ohio Historical Society will present a program on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and its effects on travel and tourism.

Plan to attend because if you miss a meeting...you'll miss a lot!

Cooperative Advertising
Accepting Proposals and Ideas NOW!
 Discover Ohio Cover

The cooperative advertising committee is currently contacting 

companies to obtain advertising proposals for 2010. We will of course look to our member publications as well as publications outside the area. Adventures will be allocating funds for the program, which is another great benefit for our members.
 

Look for details right after the March meeting.  If you have a suggestion on a cooperative ad you would like Adventures to consider please forward your ideas to Amy Rutledge or Chris Meyers. 

NEW Adventures Map Coming Soon!
ALL NEW LOOK!!

We are currently making the 2010 updates to the AINO map.  Each member will have a map plot andRack Cards listing.  The updated map will reflect AINO's new logo, website, and overall look. 

100,000 maps will be printed and distributed in Cleveland and Canton hotels and attractions; Ohio AAA offices; ODOT distribution; reader response, phone and website inquiries; tradeshows; and through AINO members. 

The membership deadline for inclusion on the map was February 15.  If you have any concerns regarding your membership status please contact Mary Olah immediately to confirm. 
Thank you for taking the time to read about all of the exciting things that Adventures in NE Ohio is offering members in 2010.  If you have questions or need additional information on any of the stories in this newsletter please do not hesitate to contact Mary Olah at: info@adventuresinnortheastohio.com and she will be happy to assist you.