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Athens Now:
The monthly newsletter of the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau
In This Issue...
Governor's Tourism Conference
Meetings & Conventions News
Media Updates & Coverage
Current Opportunities
Contest Winners
Hospitality Newsmakers
Volunteer Appreciation
Culinary Competition
 
Governors Conference 2010 logoDon't Miss: Governor's Tourism Conference in Athens 
 
The Athens hospitality community has an amazing opportunity upcoming August 30 - September 1, when we host the Governor's Tourism Conference.  Not only will we showcase Georgia's BEST destination to this high profile group, but the local hospitality industry will be able to take advantage of amazing networking and educational sessions without the time or expense of travel!  There are several flexible and affordable registration options that will allow locals to select just the days or events that are of most interest.  Get more information and register here
 
Exhibit tableMeetings & Conventions  News 
 
Athens ROCKED the  Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE) annual conference in Columbus, GA, June 2 - 4, getting one-on-one time with over 60 association executives and staff. 
Read how they did it.
 
The June 24 CVB Advisory Board meeting this month will be a panel discussion on the state of the meetings and convention industry. Read more about this special meeting.
 
An Atlanta sales blitz is planned for June 29 & 30.  Read more.
 
Click image to get more details and read more about what's coming up next.
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Media Updates & Coverage  
 
There's been a flurry of great Athens coverage lately, plus more in the works
 
  • Garden & Gun, June/July 2010, 10-page city portrait.  At booksellers' now; grab  your copy while they last!  
  • Southern Living, Georgia section celebrates UGA's 225th anniversary
  • IndependentTraveler.com named Athens #3 of 9 "Best College Towns" in its current slideshow, here.
  • Creative Loafing profiles Athens here
 
 
Georgia on My Mind
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Don't Miss Out: 
Current Opportunities
 
Georgia on My Mind Day:
Augusta VIC, July 16.  Find out how you can promote your attraction, business, or event!
 
Nominations now open:
Hospitality HEROES of the Year and
Louis Griffith Hospitality Leadership Awards, to be presented at the CVB's Annual Meeting and Hospitality Awards Breakfast, August 19, at the Morton Theatre.  Submit a nomination here.
 
Submit a special offer, to appear on our website, anytime, at no charge to ACC entities.  Find out more.
 
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Contest Winners!   
The CVB continues to promote our destination through various giveaways.  Becky S., who won an overnight package by listening to WQZX in Greenville, Alabama, recently returned from her visit to Athens and remarked,
 
"We had such a great time this weekend. . . .  I took my 21-year-old daughter, who just graduated from Troy University. She loved downtown Athens. I just wanted to thank you for the memories I made with her before she finds a job and leaves. It meant a lot to me. "
 
For more winners, and how to promote YOUR upcoming event through a giveaway, click here.
 
 
April SkeltonHospitality Newsmakers
 
April Moore Skelton, CVB Information Specialist, has been named a member of the L.E.A.D. Athens Class of 2011.  Congratulations, April!
Read more about the program here.
 

 
Amy Clark will attend the Georgia Motorcoach Operators Meeting and Marketplace July 25 - 27 in Chattanooga.

 
Welcome Barbara Andrews, the new director of the Morton Theatre.  Barbara comes to Athens from New York.
 
 
LIne DancingVolunteer Appreciation 

Volunteers for the CVB, The Classic Center, Athens Welcome Center and Athens Community Council on Aging donned straw hats and cowboy boots for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party on May 17 at The Classic Center. The hoe-down theme was a huge hit with attendees.

Who was the top CVB volunteer?  Read more to find out! 

 

 
Culinary Competition
Athens Tech Culinary Competition

CVB Director Chuck Jones recently served as a judge in the first annual Athens Technical College Student Culinary Competition & Fundraiser.  The Top Chef format proved to be both exciting and educational. Athens Tech student Austin Parrott has contributed an article about the competition here

June 2010
Paw Print SAVE THE DATE:
  
June 24
CVB Advisory Board Meeting
 State Botanical Garden of Georgia
networking 8:45 a.m.
meeting starts promptly at 9:00 a.m.
RSVP: Venessa Banks 705.357.4430
 
 
July 25 - 30
STS Marketing College
Dahlonega, GA
more info 
 
August 19
CVB Annual Meeting & Hospitalty Awards
The Morton Theatre
Nominate a deserving individual!
 
 
August 30 - Sept. 1
Governor's Tourism Conference
Athens, GA
Register now!
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Blog buttonVOTE ATHENS!
Click to vote!
Hotel Indigo: North America Leading Green Hotel nominee
 
World Travel Awards
 
Athens CVB LogoLINKS & RESOURCES
 
Athens CVB LogoLOOK WHO'S COMING TO TOWN
 
 
Athens CVB LogoIN THE
NEWS
 
"Top 6 College Towns that Make us say 'Wow!'"
University Language Services
 
Blog buttonSTATE RESOURCES
State marketing resources & industry stats are available at www.MarketGeorgia.org
 
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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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