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CalTIA Connections
June, 2010
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Leadership Editorial...
Farewell, My Term as Chair of the Board has Come to an End
by Gary Sherwin, Visit Newport Beach Inc.
CalTIA Chair of the Board 2009-10
Dear CalTIA Members:
Summertime is often the time of year to pause and reflect. Whether it is lounging on a beach or spending time with friends and family on those long and lazy afternoons, it is a great time to take stock as well as enjoy some of that legendary California sunshine. So as I sip my lemonade on this clear summer day and enjoying for free what our visitors spend all year saving up to experience, here are my reflections on the CalTIA Fiscal Year which is just ending and along with it my term as chairman. Read more... State of the Association, Welcome by Ted Molter, San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal Park
Chair of the Board 2010-11
I joined CalTIA a decade ago to represent the San Diego Zoo because great brands are better when they are associated with other great brands.
Our membership is a gathering of many great brands and it is our job to bring others to the source and that source is CalTIA. We are the trusted network and it is our responsibility to reach out and help others deliver an exceptional California travel experience. Read more ...
"It's Been a Great Ride"
by Ross Hutchings, CAE
CalTIA Executive Director/CEO 2006-2010
"The only constant in life is change" - I don't know who said that but it is absolutely true. It would be boring otherwise. CalTIA made a change when hired the Association Resource Center four years ago to manage them. As good fortune would have it, I was available and interviewed and was selected to be your Executive Director. Read more... |
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Advocacy Update...
Legislative Update
by Tami Miller, Political Solutions
CalTIA's legislative advocate, Tami Miller, provides in this report 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, California CVB and
Scott Schneider, Visit Mendocino County
Co-Chairs, CalTIA Ambassador Council
The Ambassador program has concluded its 2nd successful year with over 30 (Amy - is this right?) members of the Council. We are currently assessing the successes and challenges of the program to make room for improvements for the 2010-2011 year. Our annual brainstorming and work session is coming up and we are very excited about the new direction CalTIA is moving with the new strategic plan and dynamic leadership.
On behalf of the Ambassadors, we look forward to the future and potential of CalTIA and welcome your involvement in the ever-expanding Ambassador Council program. |
28th California Conference on Tourism a Smashing Success!
by Dan Goldes, San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau
CalTIA Conference Committee Chair
With 375 registrants, CalTIA's annual Conference on Tourism made its San Francisco debut June 7 - 9 with great success. Carrying through on the theme of "transform: the new reality," CalTIA Chair of the Board Gary Sherwin introduced the association's first full-time President & CEO, John Severini, who outlined his plans to take the organization to even greater heights. The conference also included keynote presentations by Roger Selbert, on demographic changes in the U.S. and their impact on travel; David Sheatsley and Berkeley Young, on trends in the travel industry and how to make use of that information; Caroline Beteta on the California Travel & Tourism Commission's plans for the upcoming year; and Dave Horsager on the power of trust in business. Read more... |
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Member News...
CalTIA Transitions
by John Severnini, President & CEO, CalTIA
I would like to share a few quick thoughts on the specific areas that I will be focusing on in the immediate future.
First, we are committed to making the transition of support services from ARC to our new "support" team, located in Southern California, as seamless as possible for our members and partners. Every attempt has been made to properly prepare for our July 1 launch date, and I ask you to please be sure to refer to my latest transition communication for contact details and information. Read more...
New CalTIA Support Staff & Mailing Information
Beginning July 1, 2010 all areas of responsibility for association services, previously contracted by ARC located in Folsom, will now be handled by Travel Network Group (TNG) of Garden Grove, California. TNG will be responsible for daily membership needs including support for all conferences, committees, and CalTIA administrative needs throughout the year.
The Travel Network Group support staff contact information for CalTIA effective July 1 will be:
- Honnie Korngold - Meetings & Education Director - Honnie will also lead and direct the overall in house support activities of the association.
Email: HKorngold@caltia.org - Sandi Frahm - Member Services Manager - Sandi will be responsible for the daily needs of all membership services.
Email: SFrahm@caltia.org - Bev Henry - Conference Services Manager - Bev will be responsible for COT and event support.
Email: BHenry@caltia.org - Georgia Shoemaker - Conference Services Manager - Georgia will also be responsible for COT and event support.
Email: GShoemaker@caltia.org
NEW CalTIA mailing address:
CalTIA
P.O. Box 8709
Newport Beach, California 92658
TNG Physical address:
7231 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite F
Garden Grove, California, 92841
Phone: (916) 932-2580
Fax: (916) 932-2590
While CalTIA will now have a new mail and "physical" address. However the current phone/fax numbers and website/email functionality remain unchanged. |
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Newest Members
Heritage Travel, National Trust for Historic Preservation
San Diego Union-Tribune www.signonsandiego.com Joined 06/01
Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe-Hotel & Ski Resort
Vineyard RV Resort
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CalTIA Leadership & Board of Directors Meeting
San Diego, CA
August 6 - 9, 2010
WACVB CEO Forum
Sundance, UT
August 7 - 10, 2010
U.S. Travel ESTO
Savannah, GA
August 22 - 25, 2010
West Coast Green Lodging Conference (sponsored by Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe)
www.wcgreenlodging.com
October 13 - 14, 2010CTTC Commission Meeting
Lake Tahoe, CA
October 14 - 15, 2010
California Sustainable Tourism Summit
Lake Tahoe, CA
Let CalTIA staff know of your upcoming events, or if you have any suggestions. Send your information and comments to info@caltia.org
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CalTIA 2010-11 Executive Committee
Ted Molter, Chair of the Board / San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park
Susie Santo, 1st Vice Chair of the Board / Universal Studios Hollywood
Brian Baker, 2nd Vice Chair of the Board / Chateau Montelena
Amy Blaschka, Secretary / Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kamran Enayat, Treasurer / Embassy Suites Anaheim Suites South
Gary Sherwin, Past Chair of the Board / Visit Newport Beach Inc.
John Severini, President & CEO / CalTIA
We thank the CalTIA Communications Committee and the volunteers who contribute information and articles to this electronic publication. |
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