PUBLIC RELATIONS UPDATE:
May media coverage keeps Greater New Haven region in the news
 The Greater New Haven CVB has been juggling requests from both print and broadcast journalists with regularity over the past month. As a result, a great deal of positive news coverage developed. Most notable is the recent Fox 61 Morning News coverage (scroll by date to May 15 morning news 6am) from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. The CVB helped coordinate a line up of "Who's who" in New Haven. The 6:00 to 9:00 am news program included interviews of Mayor John DeStefano, Jr., Michael Morand from Yale, Mary Lou Aleskie of the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Anne Worcester from Pilot Pen Tennis, food columnist Stephen Fries and many others. The viewer was reminded about the abundance of arts, entertainment, culture, shopping and dining in New Haven.
In addition the New Haven Register Sunday Business editor responded to a story pitch regarding vacationing closer to home. Ginny Kozlowski and Anne Worcester were quoted extensively about how the "economy-driven travel could benefit region."
Besides local coverage the CVB is happy to share Travel with Val from NY1 and AAA Home and Away (Ohio region) reported about New Haven as a culinary destination and stop along the CT Art Trail, respectively. Travel with Val also made a stop at the Madison Beach Hotel. View this clip for the complete story. The Town of Branford was also written up in the New York Times. |
MARKETING UPDATES:
Summer advertisements begin this month
The USA Today Weekend magazine was inserted in newspapers thoughout metro New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Long Island this past Sunday with a brochure ad for Greater New Haven. Web site generated requests and phones calls came in over the weekend from potential visitors who use this traditional method of getting travel information. The CVB will be launching a series of on-line ads and will soon begin advertising on Travelocity, a Web site where users book flights and hotels. Ads featuring the Greater New Haven destination will automatically appear whenever someone on Travelocity enters New York City airport codes into its search criteria.
Coming July 2009, Connecticut Magazine will be featuring New Haven in it's City Focus series. We encourage New Haven businesses to join the CVB and support this profile piece through advertising. This special section will deliver New Haven's exciting story to 397,000 readers.
Contact Carin Keane at Connecticut Magazine 203-245-1112 (office) for rate information.
Space deadline is Wed., May 20!!
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SALES UPDATE:
AAU Northeast Zone Championships in qualifying phase
 AAU teams and individuals throughout the northeast are currently in competition mode with the hopes of participating in the AAU Zone Championships. For the latest update on the progress visit: AAU Northeast Zone Championships (July 1-7, 2009)
Industry trade shows pay off in leads and high praise
Sports Marketing Manager, Tangier Pritchett recently attended the
National Association of Sports Commissions and returned with many new contacts and is in the process of bidding on potential sporting events to come to our region.
Likewise, Group Sales Manager, Amy Healy recently returned from 2009 Discover New England Tourism Summit where she said several tour operators and associates fondly recalled attending the 2008 DNE Summit in New Haven. "The impact of hosting the event last year is still paying off with high praise for New Haven, " Healy said. To receive the most recent sales leads from the scheduled appointments contact Amy Healy. |
GREATER NEW HAVEN CVB SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 The 2009/2010 Greater New Haven Visitors Guide was delivered to local hotels, attractions, libraries, town halls and transportation outlets throughout the Greater New Haven region during the past two weeks. Please let Suzette Benitez know if you did not receive your supply or if you would like additional copies. The new Guide is now also available on-line and is posted in its entirety including advertisements.
Many thanks to our advertisers and constituents who responded to information update requests.
Click here to view the new on-line version.
Save the Dates:
- GNHCVB Annual Meeting: Tuesday, June 2, 2009
- CT Open House Day: Saturday, June 13, 2009
Just a week away! Book today!
- Connecticut Conference on Tourism: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 11am to 9pm at MGM Grand at Foxwoods.
Join fellow tourism associates for a comprehensive day of educational workshops and insightful speakers. Take away innovative tools and the latest information to improve your productivity and profitability. Register at CelebrateTourism.com or call 860-444-0448 for more information.
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CONNECTICUT TOURISM UPDATES:
Governor Rell Announces Return of Staycation in Connecticut
The GNHCVB encourages local tourism businesses to sign on and participate in Staycation in Connecticut, a program designed to promote our great attractions to local residents. Connecticut museums, theaters, hotels, campgrounds, parks, restaurants, shops and more are invitied to entice the public to experience their establishment by offering incentives to visit. Click here for the participation form. Staycation in Connecticut will run from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2009.
Connecticut Open House Day Needs You!
The Commission on Culture & Tourism (CCT) is sponsoring the 5th annual Connecticut Open House Day on Saturday, June 13. The one-day statewide event is designed to showcase Connecticut's diverse world of history, art, film and tourism to Connecticut residents. Last year more than 250 participants rolled out the welcome mat to state residents with special incentives such as free or discounted admission, special activities or exhibits and/or free gifts. Sign up to be added to the online listings directory posted on www.CTvisit.com. Visit here for details on how to participate, along with valuable resources to make your Open House Day a success! |
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