| Athens Now:
The monthly newsletter of the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau |
State Tourism Officials Visit Athens
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Kevin Langston, Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Deputy Commissioner for Tourism, visited Athens Feb. 1 - 2 on his statewide Road Trip to promote Georgia's new "South with a Twist" Advertising-Marketing Campaign. While in Athens, Kevin met with local media as well as with local tourism and economic development representatives.
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Paul Cramer greets Adine DeMond of AMD Meeting Solutions/Baber AME Church, from Rochester, NY.
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Meetings & Conventions News
CVB Director Chuck Jones and Classic Center Executive Director Paul Cramer attended the Religious Conference Management Assn. conference January 24-26 in Kansas City, MO, to promote an expanded Classic Center.A postcard mailing was sent in advance to encourage attendees to visit the Athens booth. A $100 gift card drawing further encouraged people to stop by the booth to learn more about Athens. A total of 93 contacts were made, some of whom represent more than a single meeting. Follow up with these contacts is proceeding.
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Opportunities: Don't Miss Out!  - Evelyn Reece, Director of the Athens Welcome Center & Classic City Tours, is extending a special offer to local hotels: a dedicated, 90-minute in-town familiarization tour of Athens for up to 19 employees per hotel at a discounted flat fee of just $50. The tour can be scheduled at a time that fits your staff's schedule. This is a HUGE savings over the regular ticket price of $15 per person. Knowledgable front-line staff will make your hotel shine in the eyes of your guests. Please contact Evelyn at 706.353.1820 to set up your dedicated tour!
- The Fourth Annual Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage takes place April 19 - 22 in seven communities from Athens to Macon. This year is expected to draw more attendees than ever due to scheduled editorial coverage in the April issue of Southern Living. You can be listed as a participating Pilgrimage Partner by providing a discount, value added offer, or exclusive event for Pilgrimage passholders. For more information, visit www.atpilgrimage.com or contact Hannah Smith, 706.357.4430.
- The Athens-Area Watson-Brown Foundation Junior Board of Trustees is now accepting grant proposals for historic preservation projects. The deadline is February 29, 2012. All Athens non-profit preservation organizations are eligible to apply. More information, including application packets, is available at www.trrcobbhouse.org.
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Hospitality Newsmakers 
Elizabeth Wythe, Classic Center Theatre Event Planner, was selected over many others as the Northeast Georgia's United Way Loaned Executive of the year! The CVB joins The Classic Center in congratulating her for this wonderful honor and recognizing the fantastic, heartfelt work she has done on the campaign this year!
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Vote for Athens!
It's that time again! Voting for AmericanStyle magazine's annual Top Arts Destinations is now open, and we need everyone's help in getting out the vote! VOTE HERE by March 3.- Vote on all available computers/email accounts.
- Tell your friends, family, and co-workers in person, via personal email, and in newsletters.
- Post to social media outlets.
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Feb. 15 - 17
GACVB Winter Meeting
St. Simons Island
Leadership training from the GA Assn. of CVBs.
More Info:
gacvb.com
Feb. 17 - 18
Next Cool Event
Atlanta
Athens' exhibit spotlights our local destination and resources to the film, video, music, and entertainment industry.
More info:
thenextcoolevent.com
Mar. 4 - 5
Winter Chautauqua
Gainesville Theme: Are you Camera-Ready?
More info: WinterChautauqua.com |
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Danielle Evans
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IN THE NEWS |
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FoxNews.com
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"Travel Short List: College Towns"
Everyday with Rachael Ray Sept. 2011
"Tastemakers:
Athens GA"
Aug./Sept. 2011
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