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The Compass
October
21, 2008 | Volume 3, Issue 25 |
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| Greater New Haven CVB Prepares for Trade Show Season | ||
 Fall is trade show season for the GNHCVB. The staff is busy packing & shipping boxes of Visitor Guides, giveaway items and trade show displays to national and international locations. The Bureau’s Sports Marketing Manager, Tangier Pritchett is preparing for two shows. Pritchett will be attending TEAMS (Travel, Event and Management in Sport) Conference & Expo in Pittsburgh, PA from October 22-24. TEAMS offer unique one-on-one appointment sessions allowing quality face time with event organizers. Pritchett, along with Special Projects Manager, Barbara Malmberg, will also represent the Bureau at the 121st AAU National Convention held in Cancun, Mexico from October 26-30. The AAU convention welcomes over 500 attendees and includes exhibit time for destinations. President/CEO Ginny Kozlowski will be in Portland, OR from October 27-30 for the Travel Industry Association (TIA) Marketing Outlook Forum and no sooner returns, to head back out, to represent Connecticut tourism at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London from November 8-14. In the months to follow, sales contacts from these trade shows will be shared with hotel partners. Watch for leads! |
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| New Hotels Open Doors to Guests | ||
 During this recent summer the Greater New Haven CVB had the opportunity to host two major media outlets: The New York Daily News and AAA Home & Away Magazine. Travel writers were escorted to various tourist hot spots to experience New Haven first-hand. Daily News travel editor, Paul Schultz was fascinated with the Yale campus tour and delicious Pepe’s pizza – the likes of which he is yet to find in New York City. AAA Regional Editor, Lindsey Baker was equally impressed with the Yale Art Gallery and Yale Center for British Art, as she explored the New Haven portion of the Connecticut Art Trail. Both articles will feature the region in months to come. The GNHCVB will be sure to send constituents the link to the articles as soon as they are available. Many thanks to the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria, Claire’s Corner Copia, Long Wharf Theatre, Yale Art Gallery, Yale Center for British Art and Yale Visitors Center for making special arrangements.
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| Market New Haven Sets Table for New Haven Restaurant Week | ||
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Haven will host its first-ever New Haven Restaurant Week from November
9 to 14. The six day celebration of New Haven’s rich and varied restaurant
scene will showcase 18 notable restaurants such as Barcelona, Bentara,
Caseus, Union League Café and Zinc, to name a few.Event organizers have arranged a prix fixe lunch of $16.38, which represents the year the city was founded, and dinner menus at $29; both prices are exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity."We are proud of New Haven's revitalized downtown and booming culinary scene, which this inaugural event is intended to showcase," said Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. "Given the current economy, this event is also a huge value to visitors who can now experience some of the most innovative cuisine in New England for only a fraction of the cost,” he added. For a complete list of participating restaurants and additional details regarding New Haven Restaurant Week please visit www.infonewhaven.com Advance reservations for this event are recommended. |
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| Save the Date: December 3rd for Yale Holiday Expo | ||
 SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 at 1:30pm.Join hospitality industry associates at this upcoming Grant Workshop presented by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism. The Greater New Haven CVB will be hosting the workshop at a location to-be-determined. If you would like to receive the notice regarding the workshop and the finalized details send a note to: Barbara Malmberg |
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| CVB Board Member Mimsie Coleman Honored with Chamber Choice Award | ||
 Congratulations
are in order for GNHCVB board member, Mimsie Coleman who will be honored
by the Hamden Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Coleman will be presented the 2008
Chamber Choice Award, Notable Citizen on Wednesday, October 29 at Laurel
View Country Club in Hamden. For additional information and reservations,
call the Hamden Chamber of Commerce at 203-288-6431. Please join
GNHCVB staff in honoring Mimsie!CVB Board members Mimsie Coleman and Frank Mitchell
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| Come see what Legends are made of: Elm City Legends | ||
| Don't miss Elm City Legends, presented by Koskoff,
Koskoff & Bieder, a festive celebration honoring Greater New Haven's
champion coaches who have exemplified the leadership qualities of a strong
mentor to their teams. Guests are invited to help pay tribute to these
coaches while enjoying sports trivia entertainment, music, food and beverages
from local restaurants and auction action! Hosted by Jason Page, host
of "The Back Page" on ESPN Radio 1410/1300 -- Connecticut's Sports Leader.
Make plans to attend Elm City Legends on Monday, November 3 from 5:30
to 8:30 pm at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. Tickets are $85 and reserved
tables of 10 are available for $750. For more information, contact: Devin
Madden (dmadden@marchofdimes.com) or call 860-812-0080 ext 313 Honorees are: Larry Ciotti, running back coach, Yale University & former head football coach, Daniel Hand High, George "The Coach" DeMaio, News/Talk 960 WELI & ESPN Radio 1300 & inductee, New Haven Gridiron Club's Hall of Fame, Mike Golic, co-host of ESPN Radio’s Mike and Mike in the Morning, Abie Grossfeld, former Olympian & gymnastics coach, Southern CT State University, Gary Moore, track coach, Hillhouse High School, Rand Pecknold, hockey coach, Quinnipiac University, Joe Tonelli, former assistant baseball coach, University of New Haven and former athletics director, Notre Dame of West Haven. |
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| CVB Needs your Rate and Package Information | ||
| Attention hotel sales and marketing directors!! Start planning ahead so we can help promote your getaway packages to our region for New Year’s Eve! Please send your complete overnight package information to Barbara Malmberg (barbaram@visitnewhaven.com). Likewise, the CVB needs your international rate information for 2009, 2010 and 2011 to have on record for the upcoming World Travel Market (WTM) – an international trade show with agents and tour operators planning for future travel to the US. Please send rates to: Ginny Kozlowski (ginnyk@visitnewhaven.com) by October 30. |
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| Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism Seeking Images | ||
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain additional
exposure for your attraction or lodging property? The Commission on
Culture & Tourism can help.
In submitting these photos, you are giving the Commission the right to use the images in any or all of the marketing vehicles described above. When submitting your photos, you must complete and include the photo agreement, which details CCT's usage rights. Contact Rob Damroth at (860) 256-2749 or Robert.Damroth@ct.gov with questions or for more information regarding this opportunity. |
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