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| Athens Now:
The monthly newsletter of the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau |
 National Travel & Tourism Week:
In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week and to encourage Athenians to become tourists in their hometown, the Athens Welcome Center and Classic City Tours offered complimentary tours of historic Athens May 12 - 14. Residents could choose from a 90-minute guided driving tour of Athens' historic districts and landmarks or a two hour and 15 minute tour of the interiors of Athens' four house museums. The tours were a great success; all were full and many had wait lists.
Scheduling note: The CVB's annual Hospitality Awards, which have been presented in May in recent years, will be awarded this year as part of our August Annual Meeting. |
Georgia on My Mind |
Don't Miss Out:
Current Opportunities
CVB Leisure Travel Marketing Director Amy Clark will exhibit at the Lavonia Visitor Information Center's Georgia on my Mind Day on May 28. All Georgia state-line visitor centers, on specified days throughout the year, offer this free opportunity to promote your destination, attraction or lodging property. The centers are a valuable resource for all tourism partners in Georgia. To learn more about Georgia on My Mind Days and other opportunities through the Visitor Information Centers, click here or contact Amy Clark at 706.356.4430.
Is your business or attraction promoted on our Special Deals page?
You can be. There's no charge for Athens-Clarke locations, so you have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain. Click here to submit an offer or contact Hannah Smith for more information. |
 Leisure Travel News
Amy Clark will attend International Pow Wow the week of May 16 as a cooperative partner with the Georgia Tourism Division. This marketplace promotes Georgia and Athens as a destination for visitors from around the world. The CVB and Athens Welcome Center have tracked steady increases year over year for visitors from abroad who are seeking an "off the beaten path" experience in the Deep South. Athens' music heritage and antebellum architecture are the principal draws for visitors from overseas.
CVB Communications Manager Hannah Smith will represent Athens and the Historic Heartland travel region at Georgia's Travel Media Marketplace on May 22. She will have appointments with approximately 30 journalists interested in Georgia story ideas. |
Trivia Winner Andy Clark |
Out & About with the CVB
Chuck Jones served as a speaker and official tour guide to approximately 70 UGA employees at "New to Finance and Administration Day" on May 11. Athens Trivia was once again a highlight of Chuck's presentation. Andy Clark, a Physical Plant employee, was the winner with nine out of 10 questions answered correctly!
Chuck's recent activities also have included attending the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation's Fun & Friends event, as well as speaking with a group of Hillsman Middle School eighth grade students who visited The Classic Center on May 6. Chuck and Mark Adams caught great pro golf action and caught up with important contacts at the Stadion Athens Classic at UGA.
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Hospitality Newsmakers
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The Athens-Clarke County Department of Leisure Services Arts Division was recently honored by the Georgia Assembly of Community Arts Agencies (GACAA) with the prestigious Kaleidoscope Award, given annually to a program deemed to have a recognizable impact on its community. The award recognized the Arts Unleashed program which promotes visibility of the arts in the community by putting artists and art activities right in the path of Athenians as they go about their everyday lives.
- Nikki Boatwright has been promoted to Assistant General Manager of Hotel Indigo. Congratulations, Nikki!
- "Branding Smaller Destinations with Limited Budgets: The Example of Athens, Georgia" has been published in the May issue of the Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management. Authors J. Dana Clark, Amy E. Clark, and Charles E. ("Chuck") Jones Jr. detail the Athens CVB's 2006-2007 branding process.
 Connie Cottingham, Public Relations and Special Events Coordinator at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, has received the Communicator of the Year Award from the Georgia Green Industry Association.
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POSTPONED:
May 18
TDAG Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, Tourism Issues
Savannah, GA
To be rescheduled in Aug. or Sept.
June 24
CVB Advisory Board Meeting
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
networking 8:45 a.m.
meeting starts promptly at 9:00 a.m.
July 25 - 30 STS Marketing CollegeDahlonega, GA more info
August 30 - Sept. 1
Governor's Tourism Conference
Athens, GA
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Hotel Indigo: North America Leading Green Hotel nominee
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AthFest Packages Now on Sale
The CVB is offering AthFest Packages, starting at just $65 per person, including hotel, wristbands, CDs, t-shirts, and more! Get yours now and tell your friends and family to join you in Athens June 23 - 27!
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