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FLTA’s Annual Literature Exchange JOIN THE FUN rain or shine!
 Penn Yan, NY (April 1, 2008) – FLTA’s Annual Literature Exchange
JOIN THE
FUN rain or shine!
You’ll want to be sure to attend our annual Literature Exchange which will take place
on Wednesday May 21st from 10am - noon. This is a favorite for all, a time to share your wares, network, and exchange brochures. This is a FREE partner benefit so dont miss out on this opportunity.
Please complete the attached registration and return to us prior to April 25th so we may include you on the program information which will be distributed via email prior to the exchange. If you have questions, please call the office at 315-536-7488.
Splendid Spring Campaign
Calling all partners...Spring is here!
Add your Spring Packages to www.fingerlakes.org today! We want to hear from EVERY FLTA partner. Accommodations, shopping, dining, attractions, wineries, and ALL SERVICES A-Z, auto dealer, transportation, web designer, etc. We want to post your packages and special discounts! We have had an increase of 15,328 unique visitors(23%) year to date. DON'T MISS OUT!
Tourism Institute VI
2008 TIVI Testimonial
"Hi Cindy, I just wanted to drop you a note today. I enjoyed attending the Finger Lakes Institute Conference with you. My wife had signed me up for this event and I had some doubts regarding what I could accomplish from attending. I must say that it was a great experience and I now believe it was well worth attending. Sincerely, Duane Stevens Diamonds Limousine Service."
Tourism Institute VI was held last week at the Holiday Inn Waterloo-Seneca Falls. The three day program included frontline training attended by over 100 people! Wednesday’s programming was lively and informative and we learned about new technologies and marketing trends for 2008.(power point presentation) Brochures and websites were reviewed as part of the program.
Wednesday night was our always popular “mystery progressive dinner” which was held at 3 Brothers Winery and catered by Abigail’s. Great fun was had by all and we were transported by Fitzgerald’s Wine Tour Trolley. Thank you to Fred Gaffney from the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce, Rita Mallery from the NYS Division of Tourism and Glenn Clark of Clark CSM for sponsoring the event. Thursday was a great program of packaging presented by Caylin Sanders. We left with package ideas and great contacts through our “speed dating”. We will be sending out surveys via email to all attendees. Please take a few moments to let us know how we can make the program even better for 2009.
Thanks to all of our 2008 Tourism Institute VI Sponsors: McCadam Cheese, Cayuga Wine Trail, NYS Division of Tourism, Clark CSM, and City Newspaper.
All aboard the Wine Tour Trolley!
International Tour Operators Visit Upstate NY
Sally Berry, Program Director, meets with international tour operators every year at Pow Wow, which brings together people from all over the world interested in bringing their customers to the United States. For the last several years, Sally and Heather Hughes from Corning Museum of Glass have met with Avi Kaptzan from Kay New Century Tours in Israel. Avi has been wanting to promote the Finger Lakes to his clients, who are travel agency owners and managers. This past week Avi brought 20 of his top clients to tour through the Finger Lakes as well as Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Thank you to our partners at Corning Museum of Glass, Rockwell Museum of Western Art, George Eastman House, Strong National Museum of Play, The Village of Fairport, New York Wine and Culinary Center, Veraisons at Glenora, Comfort Inn, La Tourelle Resort and Spa, Sheldrake Point Vineyards, Springside Inn, Aurora Inn and the village of Aurora, Maxies Supper Club and the Cellar Restaurant for hosting us during these very busy days! We also circled the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway and visited three waterfalls. Thank you also to the staff at Steuben, Monroe, Ontario and Tompkins County for acting as hosts in our region. They were amazed at our scenery and how friendly everyone in the Finger Lakes is. We will continue to develop this program and look forward to welcoming new visitors.
The 2008 Governor’s Tourism Conference will bring you a new look at how to promote your New York. They will reveal the details of the I LOVE NEW YORK brand re-launch, share innovative marketing strategies, and provide key insights on new marketing and tourism trends. The conference agenda will be filled with first-hand examples and fresh ideas from around the country and your backyard. You’ll meet your peers from around the state to share business models and best practices to help you promote your communities. For more information click here.
Kudos!
Congratulations to Lou Carrigan executive housekeeper at Holiday Inn Elmira-Riverview and Peter Sydoriak Holiday Inn Express Horseheads for awards received on March 10 from the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association. Click here to read more.
National Wine Magazine gives Dr. Frank's Chardonnay N.Y.'s highest Rating! Dr. Frank's 2005 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay received the highest rating in April's issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Arcadia Publishing announces the release of it's newest book, Finger Lakes. CLICK HERE for more information about this book and to order a copy of Finger Lakes.
AAA Western and Central New York and the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection will honor the finest hotels and restaurants in the area on April 3rd. To learn more about the ceremony click here. Please visit our FLTA partners and join us in sending them a note of congratulations. 1795 Acorn Inn, Aurora Inn, Geneva on the Lake Resort, Mirbeau Inn & Spa, and Morgan Samuels Inn.
Welcome New Partners
Glass Magnolia, Interlaken
The Inverary Cottage, Penn Yan
Walnut Hill Rentals, Naples
Wick-edly Sent Soap & Candle Company, Canandaigua
Wick-edly Sent Soap and Candle Company is inviting you to their 4th Annual Girls Night Out! on Thursday, April 24th, 5-9pm. It's a fund raiser for Domestic Violence, with wine, food, giveaways, and other surprises. Free admission.
AAA Southern New England Show
Lisa Burns of Livingston County Chamber of Commerce and Christine Worth of Wayne County Tourism participated in the AAA Southern New England Show which was held March 7-9 they returned with great enthusiasm, giving high marks for both attendance and interest in the Finger Lakes!
Why wait until the 4th quarter to review your benefits package? Contact Paychex today and learn more about current trends and the many business services they offer. Be sure to mention FLTA. Contact: Janet Gubiotti today at 585-338-4131or jgubiotti@paychex.com
Exploration of the sale of Steuben Glass does not affect the Corning Museum of Glass. Click here for more information.
Spring Start-up
at our NYS Thruway information centers
As a participant in our Thruway information center program, please expect a phone call from our thruway personnel as they begin restocking for the 2008 season. For more information on our Thruway information center program click here.
Hunting and Fishing Guide Now Available
The new 2008 Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance Hunting and Fishing guide is now available. Please email micheller@fingerlakes.org or contact the office at 315-536-7488 for a supply. To see the online version of this guide click here.
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