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April 2009 Newsletter |
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Governor’s Conference Less Than 2 Weeks Away!
If you haven’t already, make your plans now to attend the 33rd Annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism, May 4-6 at the Waterville Valley Conference Center.
Register by April 28th and save!
We have planned an exceptional program to provide opportunities for education, discussion, and the exchanging of ideas to improve your business’ profitability and success. This is THE event for members of New Hampshire’s travel and tourism industry. Don’t miss it!
Highlights of this year’s conference: (click for schedule information)
 **NEW** Tuesday Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Presentation
with Governor John Lynch- 2 Days of Programs
- Internationally Acclaimed Speakers, Peter Yesawich and Dr. Peter Tarlow
- Exhibitors with Innovative Products & Services
- Workshops with Industry Experts
- One-on-One Marketing Clinics
- Silent Auction
- Networking Opportunities & Social Events
See you in Waterville Valley!
(above photo taken at 32nd Annual Governor's Conference)
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In This Issue! | |
Length of Stay: the Real Challenge Now Facing the Travel Industry |
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 The 13 Most Annoying People to Work With
Why Traveling "Small" is Trendy
How to Give a Killer Presentation
5 Marketing Myths Worth Testing
Job Interview Tips 101
Length of Stay:
the Real Challenge Now Facing the Travel Industry
Social Media Trends in Travel Tourism
5 Practices That Get Sites Boosted
from Search Engines
Top Food Trends for Hotels & Restaurants
Taking Control of Your Restaurant Marketing
News That You Can Use! Now Archived |
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Most industry chatter is replete with anecdotal reports of cancelled business trips, meeting planners who are re-booking groups to more cosmetically 'acceptable' venues in order to avoid the glare of the press, and postponed vacations. Yet the fact of the matter is the incidence of travel in America remains robust, as revealed in a recent travelhorizons(TM) survey. |
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Social Media Trends in Travel Tourism |
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A lot of companies in travel and hospitality are still struggling to pinpoint why they should invest resources into Social Media. Just because everybody is talking about it, and social networking sites such as Facebook are growing. Well, here are some of the benefits of well-executed Social Media Campaign. |
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| The 13 Most Annoying People to Work With |
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 Most of us have had colleagues over the years who turned annoying into an art form. Career experts Christine Lambden and Casey Connor have compiled a list of "The 13 Most Annoying People to Work With." Make sure you’re not one of them! |
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5 Practices That Get Sites Booted from Search Engines |
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| Why Traveling "Small is Trendy |
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 Some companies that specialize in search-engine optimization lure unwitting small-business owners into using deceptive techniques to attract viewers to their sites, which can get the sites banned from search engines. This social-media strategist suggests avoiding these five practices.
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Downsizing is the order of the day. Travel & Leisure magazine considers our obsession with intimate restaurants, “boutique” hotels, and other decidedly little gems. Click here for more info. |
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| How to Give a Killer Presentation |
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 It’s hard to imagine your career going anywhere unless you can deliver an effective presentation. Connection with an audience is a rare opportunity to make an impression that might impact your future. Here are 10 rules for delivering a great presentation.
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Top Food Trends for Hotels & Restaurants |
| 5 Marketing Myths Worth Testing |
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Here are 13 overall hotel food trends and 10 menu item / ingredient trends to expect in 2009, from experts around the industry.. |
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In our business world, there are probably a hundred marketing myths that small business owners hear each day as well. Here are 5 popular marketing myths that were tested for their truthfulness. |
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Taking Control of Your Restaurant Marketing |
| Job Interview Tips 101 |
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 In these days of doom and gloom, many restaurateurs complain about how slow business is and how the clients are spending less and less money dinning out. Read on for how to improve your marketing and save money in the process.
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 Your resume is perfectly printed on high quality paper and you've practiced answering every offbeat interview question your roommate can pitch at you. Here are a few more tips to prepare you for the big event.
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| News That You Can Use! Now Archived |
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Past newsletters are now archived on www.nhtravelcouncil.com, both according to the month of publication, and also by subject: Behavior & Etiquette, Customer Service, Industry News, Legal Updates, Operations, Sales & Marketing, and Trends. If you’ve missed past issues, or just want to re-read an article, you can find them all on our website. And, as always, we welcome submissions that you think would be of interest to our industry. Thanks!
If you have news that we can use, please send information for consideration to Susan Logan, Editor of this newsletter: susan@nhtourismnetwork.com
Susan Logan, Editor
News You Can Use!
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Save the Date - May 4 - 6, 2009
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