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Greetings!
State-of-the-Association
by Scott Tanner, CalTIA Chair
Greetings CalTIA Partners! April and May are traditionally looked at as a time of spring renewal. Spring in the tourism industry is a season we always look forward to, and while this spring remains a challenge, the buds and blossoms of an economy that searches for sunlight start to emerge. Read more .. |
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Advocacy Agenda...
Legislative Update
by Tami Miller, Political Solutions
CalTIA's legislative advocate, Tami Miller, provides a compilation of updates from the state of the budget to a summary on key propositions. Read more ... |
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Collaboration Corner...
CalTIA Ambassador Council Update
by Amy Blaschka, Tri-Valley CVB
Chair, CalTIA Ambassador Council
The program's mission is to execute, at a local and regional level, CalTIA's mission to "bring people together to deliver an exceptional California travel experience through Advocacy, Collaboration and Education." Read more ... |
Education Endeavors ...
2009 California Conference on Tourism
Early Bird Deadline Extended!
Mark your calendar for May 22nd as the new early bird deadline. Save money on your conference registration! It's easy to register ... simply visit this link. Need a brochure?
Exceptional Keynote Presenters
Six Enlightening Education Sessions From developing effective management techniques to evaluating ROI, we have it all! Read more about the breakout sessions and speakers.
New Education Marketplace
Grab a new opportunity for direct exposure to key decision makers in your industry. Our Education Marketplace replaces the traditional "grid style" trade show floor yet provides you with your own piece of curtained off "real estate". Read how to get involved!
Networking Opportunities Abound
Our three unique auctions, online, silent and live, each aim to keep the interest and participation level high for both the bidder and the donor ...read how to be a donor and showcase your area's treasure!2nd Annual CalTIA Golf Tournament
Join your peers Monday, June 22 at 7:00am for this fun event! All players have a chance to win a 2-day West Hollwood get-away including dinner and exclusive Sunset Strip nightclub access. The entry fee is $150.00 per person, and all proceeds support the CalTIAPAC. Register here for the Golf Event.
For more information on the conference, please contact Beth Bettencourt at bethb@caltia.org or (916) 932-2580. | |
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Newest Members
City of Dana Point
www.danapoint.org
Joined 03/09
Joined 04/09
Hilton Hotels Corporation
www.hilton.com
Joined 04/09
USS Midway Museum
www.midway.org
Joined 04/09
Wine Lab Newport
www.winelabnewport.com
Joined 03/09
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Member Changes Business Name
Their name may have changed from Downtown Resources to Civitas, Inc, but they still provide exceptional service in the formation and renewal of property and business improvement districts. Visit Civitas, Inc. at www.civitasadvisors.com Communications Committee Update
The Committee continues to review and assist with build-out of CalTIA's website and advises on re-formatting of Connections e-newsletter. Read more ...
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10th Annual California
Tourism Safety &
Security Conference
May 7, 2009
Anaheim Marriott Hotel
June 22 - 24, 2009
Newport Beach Marriott Hotel
Newport Beach, CA
U.S. Travel Association
International POW WOW
May 16 - 20, 2009
Miami, Florida
Beyond the Gateways Conference (BTG)
September 21 - 23, 2009
Big Bear Lake Resort
Big Bear, CA
Think we're missing something? Let us know by emailing details to barbaras@caltia.org
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