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Stevens Point was named as one of the 25 Best Places To Retire by Money Magazine. Ranked number 18 overall, Stevens Point is included with other cities from across the nation, including Palm Springs, Louisville, Chattanooga, Philadelphia, Miami, and others. The article, which will be printed in the October Issue of Money Magazine, features many of the popular outdoor recreational activities from the area.
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Upcoming Events
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SEPTEMBER 4-7
Official Portage County 4-H Fair, Rosholt
Fair Park,
715-677-4708,
SEPTEMBER 5-6
Riverfront Jazz Festival, Pfiffner
Park Bandshell, 715-345-2976
SEPTEMBER 11
Tomorrow River Gallery & Gifts
Presents: Hidden Studio Art Tour Artist Reception, 715-321-2142,
SEPTEMBER 11-13
Pacelli High School Panacea, 715-341-2445 for more info
SEPTEMBER 12
Rising Star Mill Presents: Tom McComb
Quartet, Rising Star Mill, Nelsonville, 715-824-2628
SEPTEMBER 18-19
DOZYNKI Harvest Fest, 715-343-5356
SEPTEMBER 19
40th Annual Art in the Park, 715-344-8901
SEPTEMBER 27
Heart of Wisconsin Kite Festival
OCTOBER 2-4
Hidden Studios Tour - Art Along the Ice Age Trail
OCTOBER 6
Moon-Walk Wisconsin, 715-344-2556
OCTOBER 9-11
UWSP's Department of Theater &
Dance presents: The Inspector General, 715-346-4100.
OCTOBER 10
UWSP Homecoming, 715-346-4242
OCTOBER 10
Lettie's River Run "Along the Tomorrow River" & Fall Fun Festival, 715-824-5202
OCTOBER 10
Festival of India at SPASH,
715-341-1538
OCTOBER 10-11
CWSO Presents: Molly Roseman715-346-4100,
OCTOBER 15-18
UWSP's Department of Theater &
Dance presents: The Inspector General, 715-346-4100.
OCTOBER
19
An
Evening with David Sedaris, 715-346-4100
OCTOBER
22-25
CwACT presents: Oklahoma, 715-346-4100
OCTOBER
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8th Annual Wines of the World, 715-344-1940
OCTOBER 24
Michael Smith, 715-824-5202
OCTOBER 3-4
Rising Star Mill Haunted House, 715-824-2628
OCTOBER 30
CWCM's Healthy Halloween Hoedown,
715-344-2003
For a complete listing of area events click here.
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| Partner's Plus E-Newsletter
"Where Tourism Takes the Lead" |
WI Department of Tourism Office Hours
 The
Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will be hosting "Office Hours" for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism's Tourism
Development Specialist Kit Sorenson, Wednesday, September 23, between 9:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the Visitor
Information Center,
340 Division Street North,
Stevens Point.
To assist businesses throughout Portage County, Sorenson will be holding "Office
Hours". This is open to any Portage
County tourism business,
to meet with him to discuss their business, learn more about state assistance,
department programs or for additional assistance they may be eligible to
participate in. Appointments are available in half hour increments.
To schedule an
appointment for your business or organization, contact Melissa Sabel,
715-344-2556 to schedule a meeting time or for more information. |
Yellowstone Trail Wisconsin Trip Guide
In partnership with American Road Magazine, the Yellowstone Trail Wisconsin Association has produced a Yellowstone Trail Wisconsin Trip Guide. The Guide is designed to guide travelers along Wisconsin's section of the Yellowstone Trail from
Kenosha to Hudson. It will contain detailed maps, a
mile-by-mile description of things to look for and do, and loads of history
about the Trail.
The YT Wisconsin Trip Guide is a mile by mile guide to travel across Wisconsin. Throughout, it
will pull visitors from the freeways to the Yellowstone Trail. As a linear trip
guide, it will funnel tourists to the door of businesses, museums, or historic
sites along the route.
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Going Viral: Utilizing Social Media to Promote Travel
The Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is now using Social Media in marketing the area. To fully utilize the medium in 2010, the SPACVB started a Facebook Fan Page this year to begin establishing a fan base.
This page will be visitor-focused, for
the general promotion of the area as a leisure destination, specifically
focusing on events, attractions, sports and recreation, dining and lodging. The key components of the site, include linking back to the SPACVB website, as well other news sites, as well as using a multi-media approach, incorporating photos and videos. Become a fan of the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to learn more about what we are doing.
If you have a page for a local organization or business, please email us. In 2010, we will be linking social media sites to Partner Pages and will be sending out information to our Partners In Tourism regarding this opportunity.
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The Results are in...
In conjunction with the SPACVB, the Stevens Point Area Innkeepers Association held a Visitor Intercept Survey on Saturday, June 25. The survey was completed during the East Bay Girls Soccer Classic, held at the Portage County Youth Soccer Complex, to obtain detailed characteristics and demographic information about our visitors attending area sporting tournaments. Below is a snapshot of the results.
Fifty-two percent of respondents were day
visitors at the tournament, average expenditures for a day visitor was $73.09.
Forty-eight percent of respondents were overnight visitors. Ninety-two percent of overnight respondents
stayed in a hotel/motel and on average, their expenditures were $259.18 per day, per party.
The majority of respondents, forty-two percent planned
their trip 1-3 months in advance.
Visitors participated in a number of area activities (see chart).
Respondents used many tools to gather information when planning their trip. Of those surveyed the top sources were; Internet search (36%), Coach (26%), Family/Friends (12%).
Ninety-nice percent of respondents enjoyed the area.
For more information about the survey and for a complete report containing the results contact Sara Brish. |
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Free Marketing Opportunities
Each day, people visit the Visitor Information Center looking for area information, brochures, maps and menus. To make sure you have the most current information promoting you - please bring in copies of your current brochure, take-out menu or promotional piece. This is free to participate in, and is a exclusive benefit for our Partners In Tourism. Contact Susan for information regarding your supply. Call today to reserve spots for the 2010 Partner Display in the Visitor Information Center (space is limited!). Any partner can display for a month on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to learn more or to check availability call 715-344-2556 or email Melissa.
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