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February 2009 Newsletter |
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Nominations Sought |
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 Marketing to Succeed in Difficult Times
Net-iquette
12 Ways to Step Up Your Business
Top 10 Labor Violations
14 Ways to Keep the Loyalty in Tough Times
5 Important Steps to Maximize Online Sales
F&B: How to Build Midweek Evening Trade
From the Dorm to the Norm: Social Media Mainstreams
Economic Downturn Drives New Travel Trends
Marketing to Generation Y:
What You Can't Afford Not to Know
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Since 1981, the New Hampshire Travel Council has recognized and acknowledged those individuals and businesses in the travel and tourism industry that have shown dedication and excellence. Sponsored annually by the Travel Council, the awards program publicly recognizes and honors businesses and individuals for their significant impact on New Hampshire's travel and tourism industry. The NHTC invites you to nominate your co-worker or business. There are six different award categories:
1. Dick Hamilton Lifetime
Achievement Award
2. Mildred Beach Travel
Person
of the Year Award
3. Media Award
4. Business Excellence Award
5. Advertising and Public Relations Award
6. Sustainable Business Award
For an explanation of the awards and nomination process, please visit our website.
All nominations must be received by Wednesday, April 1, 2009. For further information, please email Maryanne Adams or call her at 603-271-6963.
Rusty McLear received 2008 Travel Person of the Year Award from Governor Lynch.
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| Marketing to Succeed in Difficult Times |
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Here are six strategic drivers of the marketing programs you are likely to find in more successful hotels. These are what will help them outperform their competitors during this recession and beyond. |
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Net-iquette
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Here are some tips to keep in mind when minding your online manners. |
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| 12 Ways to Step Up Your Business |
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From identifying what customers want to networking, here are 12 actions to step up business this year. The ideas include being proactive with strategies, setting the business apart from the competition and learning new technology. |
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| Top 10 Labor Violations |
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We all look forward to those unannounced visits by the NH Labor Department, right? Not! Here are the most common violations cited in inspectors’ reports. |
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| 14 Ways to Keep the Loyalty When Times Are Tough |
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Start increasing your client loyalty today, without spending a dime. |
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5 Important Steps to Maximize Online Sales |
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 With the economy threatening to take a toll on e-commerce, retailers should consider five basic steps for getting the most out of their e-tailing Web sites…. |
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F&B: How to Build Midweek Evening Trade |
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Boosting quiet mid-week nights will need new thinking (and effort), not a repetition of the 'old' methods that worked in prosperous times. |
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Save the Date - May 5 & 6, 2009
Register before April 28th & SAVE! |
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From the Dorm to the Norm: Social Media Mainstreams |
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 Social media is not the exclusive domain of the young. Research shows when it comes to user-generated content, age isn't a boundary. |
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| Economic Downturn Drives New Travel Trends |
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Second and third tier cities are becoming more popular, families are choosing to visit our National Parks rather than take a 2-week European vacation, Girlfriend Get-aways continue to be popular, but women are tightening their belts a bit. Read on > |
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| Marketing to Generation Y: What You Need to Know |
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 Approximately 70 million Baby Boomers (born between 1945-1965) are expected to retire by the year 2012 while 72 million Generation Y (born between 1977-1990) will fill their roles. In order to know how to reach Generation Y as consumers, you must start by understanding their values and what really makes them tick.
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Become a NH Travel Council
Member Today! |
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Do You Have Some News?! |
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We welcome submissions that would be of statewide interest, or articles that you would like to share that address trends, forecasts, marketing tips, etc. that pertain to the various segments of our industry. If you have news that we can use, please send information for consideration to Susan Logan, Editor of this newsletter: susan@nhtourismnetwork.com |
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Pass Us On |
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If you have an industry friend or company colleague who might enjoy or benefit from our newsletters, please feel free to pass us along! The New Hampshire Travel Council is dedicated to providing marketing education and information to our industry, and we hope that you will help us to spread the word. Just ask them to click on our “Join Our Mailing List” link.
Susan Logan, Editor
News You Can Use!
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