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Sacha Tani Ching, Director of Sales and Marketing at the LA Memorial Coliseum, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group as she shares her extensive experience in the event planning industry. Highlighting memorable events, challenges and innovations in event planning. Tune in now!About the guest:Sacha Tani Ching – Event Sales Leader, Hospitality Pro, and LA Enthusiast With over a decade of experience in event sales, marketing, and business development, Sacha Tani Ching is a dynamic leader in the events and hospitality industry. As Director of Sales & Marketing at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, she drives revenue growth and positions the venue as a premier destination for high-profile events. Known for her creative strategies and ability to build lasting relationships, Sacha thrives at blending innovation and hospitality. Her career includes impressive achievements at Universal Studios Hollywood, where she grew the inbound market by 91%, and at the LA Tourism and Convention Board, where she delivered unforgettable experiences for major clients like LinkedIn and Royal Bank of Canada. Whether she's collaborating with industry professionals or managing large-scale events, Sacha brings passion, professionalism, and a touch of fun to every project. Outside of work, Sacha loves spending time with her young son and family, exploring LA's hidden gems, sipping matcha lattes, or tending to her thriving plant collection. With a deep love for hospitality and the city she calls home, Sacha embodies the creative and vibrant spirit of Los Angeles in everything she does.Follow Sacha Tani Ching on LinkedIn!We're Top 3!

Have you ever wondered how to truly get the most out of Los Angeles for your clients, no matter how many times they've been?In this episode, I chat with Kat Brown, Director, Travel Trade - Asia Pacific at Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, based in Sydney. Kat shares her wealth of knowledge about the city, breaking down LA's seven regions and revealing hidden gems, must-dos, and tips for all kinds of travellers—from first-timers to seasoned visitors. Learn how to confidently recommend the perfect LA experience for your clients.Kat also offers invaluable insights into working with tourism boards, showing how they can become your top resource for creating unforgettable client itineraries.Stick around for Kat's quickfire recommendations tailored to different types of travellers. After listening, you'll feel empowered to showcase your expertise and ensure your clients have the time of their lives in LA.Which of Kat's tips will you share with your clients? Connect with me on LinkedIn to share your thoughts or ask any follow-up questions—I'd love to hear how this episode helps you!References Mentioned in the Show:LA Tourism's trade website: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/travel-tradeLA Sales Kit: https://latourismorg.box.com/s/ojj7wnty0c5r5kgey85srzk6pdlt13lcLA Webinar Series: https://www.destinationwebinars.com.au/library/los-angeles-101/ Email LA Tourism Oceania: oceania@tourism.orgKat's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenfinneran/ Connect with Destination Webinars:Charlie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlietrevena/ Charlie's Email: charlie@destinationwebinars.com.au Destination Webinars' Library: https://www.destinationwebinars.com.au/webinar-library/ Destination Webinars' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/destinationwebinars Destination Webinars' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/destination-webinars/   Thanks so much for listening, I love hearing feedback from travel agents about these short and sweet training updates, and if you have any requests let me know and I'll try and get them on! Email or DM me on LinkedIn anytime:charlie@destinationwebinars.com.auhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charlietrevena/Cheers, Charlie

Native Los Angeleno Javier Cano wears many hats, from overseeing 10 hotels in Greater Los Angeles, including LA LIVE's JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton, to being chair of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District and on the executive committee of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board as well as the California Hotel & Lodging Association. In addition, he's on the board of directors of the California Travel Association, Hotel Association of Los Angeles and Central City Association, among others. Cano has also been recognized among the 500 most influential people in L.A., GM of the Year for Marriott and GM of the Year for Los Angeles. We also named him a 2024 Meetings Trendsetter. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson somehow got worked into Javier's busy schedule for a podcast interview. Discover the unique perspectives, encyclopedic knowledge and inspirational advice this 45-year Marriott veteran brings to meetings and hospitality, and by all means share it with someone who may be considering a career in this dynamic industry!

The sudden loss of our dear friend Bob Saget January 9, 2022, was not only a terrible loss for those of us who knew and loved him, but the entire scleroderma community. Motivated by the passing of his sister, Gay, at the age of 47 in 1994 from systemic sclerosis, Bob devoted the rest of his life to raising awareness of the disease and funding for scleroderma research. He was a long-time board member of the Scleroderma Research Foundation.  Since Bob can no longer be a champion for this cause, we want to do what we can to keep his torch going.Guests:Kelly Rizzo is a dear friend, Bob Saget's wife, and a native Chicagoan who now also calls Los Angeles home who is the multi-media / rocker-chic personality behind Eat Travel Rock. Kelly is host of "Eat Travel Rock TV," the award-winning on-demand entertainment series where she goes behind the scenes and off the cuff with master chefs, rockstars, and other creative industry heavyweights, while traveling the world. In 2023, Kelly is celebrating ETR TV's 9th year running with a milestone of almost 100 episodes released. In 2021 Eat Travel Rock AND Kelly's Production company, Eat Travel Rock Productions, both won awards at the Taste Awards. You can also find her coast to coast as a food, travel & lifestyle expert, featured everywhere from The Today Show, GMA, The Kelly Clarkson Show, EXTRA, ABC, Bravo, VH1 and more.Susan Feniger is an Iconic culinarian, author, and entrepreneur who may be best known for her Modern Mexican concept, Border Grill restaurants, trucks, and catering; BBQ Mexicana and Pacha Mamas, fast casual eateries in Las Vegas; and Socalo, an all-day California canteen and Mexican pub in Santa Monica all created with her business partner Mary Sue Milliken. Susan has co-authored six cookbooks, starred on The Food Network's popular “Too Hot Tamales” and competed on Bravo's “Top Chef Masters.” In 2018, Feniger and Milliken were named the recipients of the Julia Child Award and honored with the Gold Award from the LA Times for culinary excellence and innovation in Southern California. Feniger is an active member of the community, and currently sits on the boards of the Scleroderma Research Foundation, Los Angeles LGBT Center, and L.A. Tourism & Convention Board; she also works closely with the Monterey Bay Aquarium as a member of the Blue Ribbon Task Force, a panel of culinary leaders committed to innovative outreach to promote sustainable seafood. Guests' Social Media:Scleroderma Research Foundation@srfcureKelly Rizzo  @EatTravelRock Susan FenigerInstagram - @susanfenigerTwitter - @SusanFenigerSocalo's Instagram - @socalorestaurantLINKS:Srfcure.orgEattravelrock.comwww.citizensofsound.comwww.howcanihelppod.com CALL IN LINK: https://thedrlc.org/cancer/

Margie talks with longtime friend and iconic culinarian, author, and entrepreneur Susan Feniger, best known for her Modern Mexican, Border Grill restaurants, trucks, and catering; BBQ Mexicana and Pacha Mamas, fast casual eateries in Las Vegas; and Socalo, a California canteen and Mexican pub in Santa Monica all created with her business partner Mary Sue Milliken. Susan has co-authored six cookbooks, starred on The Food Network's popular “Too Hot Tamales” and competed on Bravo's “Top Chef Masters.” In 2018, Feniger and Milliken were the recipients of the Julia Child Award and honored with the Gold Award from the LA Times for culinary excellence and innovation in SoCal. Feniger is active in the community, and currently sits on the boards of the Scleroderma Research Foundation, Los Angeles LGBT Center, and L.A. Tourism & Convention Board; she also works closely with the Monterey Bay Aquarium as a member of the Blue Ribbon Task Force, a panel of culinary leaders committed to innovative outreach to promote sustainable seafood.  As busy and accomplished as she is, Susan is equally generous, funny and plays a mean game of tennis [not to mention golf, skiing and pickleball!] Enjoy this spirited conversation with Margie and Susan!

Samantha Cole is the Director of Public Relations at Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is a nonprofit, membership-based sales and marketing organization that aggressively promotes the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County as a convention site and leisure visitor destination by encouraging patronage of its 500-plus member hotels, restaurants, attractions, and services. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Samantha Coles about some of the creative campaigns her destination is running right now, including using instafamous dogs, and we explore how marketing to niches helps the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board stand out. What You Will Learn in this Episode: How Samantha got her start in the travel and tourism industry and how it linked to her interest in digital marketing Advice for aspiring or entry-level marketers Why you should never be afraid to reach out to people on LinkedIn Why making data-driven decisions is essential to the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Fun influencer marketing ideas that Samantha has leveraged The award-winning Make it Main Street campaign and how this true backyard tourism campaign spotlights locally owned small businesses across the county The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board's partnership with Philadelphia and Chester County to brand themselves as the countryside of Philadelphia Samantha talks about the upcoming February campaign focused on Valentine's Day and romantic getaways. The evolution of how DMOs work to serve the community in addition to attracting visitors Building a Network Lays the Groundwork for Future Collaboration How social media can support DMOs is an ever-changing landscape. Samantha explains how networking as an organization and as an individual helps you expand your reach and serve your clients. So many people are hesitant about reaching out to people and connecting with people on LinkedIn or other social media platforms but making those links is a great way to lay the foundation for future partnerships. Communicating with Neighboring Organisations Samantha shares her advice for our listeners thinking about entering into a collaboration or seeking a partner to collaborate with in 2023. Communication is critical in setting collaborations up for success — that includes going back to basics and reaching out to people locally who might even do the same job as you for a neighboring DMO. You could also prioritize building relationships by scheduling regular catch-ups with other local organizations and keeping them updated about your plans going forward. Data-Driven Decisions For Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board making data-driven decisions is top of mind right now. Samantha shares how her destination is leveraging geolocation data tracking to figure out how they can better serve their visitors' needs by honing their target markets. She also shares why her proudest influencer hire to date is a Bernese mountain dog from Philadelphia and how that pupper is helping them showcase what Montgomery County has to offer. Resources: Website: https://www.valleyforge.org/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthacummons/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/valley-forge-convention-and-visitors-bureau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitValleyForge We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

In Episode 87 we speak with Danny Guerrero,  Founder, The Culturist Group (TCG). His accomplishments are astounding and driving change. In this episode we hear Danny's meaningful travel stories from his first international trip to Korea, his experience interning for San Diego Tourism Board and the special trip to Paris with his mom. Also sharing about the work his doing now and how it all began.   It was Danny's connection and commitment to local communities throughout his twenty plus years in travel marketing that inspired him to launch his own company, The Culturist Group (TCG). TCG is  a 100% minority-owned travel marketing company. As a thought leader for multicultural and diversity in travel Danny has been an active proponent of culture-forward thinking for travel brands and destinations as a means to help increase equity and inclusion in the travel industry. ​TCG was established at a time when shifting cultural identities and the need for more diversity, equity and inclusion in the travel industry finally became a priority. TCG believes that the travel industry and the brands, and destinations that participate in it can be a force for good. CULTURIST as a concept and consultancy practice, bridges cultural values with multicultural travel strategies to support clients to sustain better connections who consider where and with whom they travel as an extension of who they are. As social justice and diversity in travel became transparent during the uprising of Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, many travel brands struggled to find ways to bridge and connect with multicultural and underrepresented markets. Beginning in 2018 Danny forward thinking advocated for and led the delivery of key programs for destinations and far-reaching industry research on emerging and underrepresented travelers.  Danny championed industry-wide groundbreaking research supporting prolific travel brands such as Hilton, Choice Hotels International, Tripadvisor, NYC & Company, Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board on Black and Hispanic travelers, revealing these two segments alone representing nearly 30% of all U.S. travel spend, reaching in excess of $280M annually. His work has led to the bestowing of grants and funds to Black and diversity in travel organizations in excess of $100,000 to empower underrepresented voices in the travel marketing. He has been at the helm of multiple award-winning brand marketing and communications programs for destinations, hospitality and travel brands on nearly every continent. Prior to founding The Culturist Group, he spent a decade of his career building and leading agency teams at two well-respected firms, MMGY Global and DCI.  Prior to spent a decade in destination marketing with in house roles for hotel management and tour operators. His career portfolio includes research and public relations leadership for Visit California, Viceroy Hotel Group, Hilton, Sensei Retreats, Fiji Airways, Tourism Chile, The Travel Corporation, Visit West Hollywood, Los Cabos Tourism, Sonoma County Tourism, Destination Cleveland to name a few.   ​Danny is a frequent guest speaker at travel and tourism conferences advocating for underrepresented travelers and illuminating how shifting demographics, travel sentiment and culture represent opportunities for the travel industry. Dedicated to advocating underrepresented travelers and promoting travel for diverse youth and volunteers with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, INROADS (and Mrs. Obando's 8th grade class).  Danny graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and Marketing from the University of California, Riverside with Chancellor's Honors. He is an Executive MBA Candidate at the UCLA Anderson School of Management (Class of 2024), where he was awarded a Dean's Fellowship. Early in his career Danny served as an intern for President Bill Clinton serving in the White House Visitors Office and was a career intern at the San Diego Tourism Authority.  He is a recipient of the ‘Outstanding Contribution Award' granted by the World Travel and Tourism Council for his work advancing diversity and equity in the industry in 2021, and the Chairman's Award granted by the National Association of Black Meeting Professionals. ​Danny and his husband Jaime reside in Los Angeles, California.  

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Adam Burke, President & CEO at Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, shares his thoughts on: [:35] - The economic impact of hosting the Super Bowl in Los Angeles   [5:07] - How the mix of “old and new” helps to set LA apart from other cities around the world  [9:25] - How the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is helping people make the most of their visit for the Super Bowl [18:10] - The one thing that gets him the most excited about the future of Los Angeles. Tweet me your takeaway from today's episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-training-1 Text Me! (949) 298-2905 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Żaneta Auler nieustannie dba o otwarty umysł. Ma naturalny talent i styl do budowania relacji i wspólnoty. Mówi o sobie: „Odgaduję pragnienia i dostarczam przeżyć, dzięki którym człowiek odczuwa więź ze sobą i ze światem. Inspiruje do poznawania tego, co nieznane, zarówno w sobie, jak i na zewnątrz”. We wrześniu 2021 roku zdobyła najwyższy szczyt Afryki - Kilimandżaro. W jej szczęśliwym życiu jest praca, rodzina, sport, wypoczynek, rozwój osobisty i to wszystko przeplata się i przenika, tworząc jedną całość. O jej sile decyduje rodzina i silne więzi z ludźmi. Największa jej duma to wychowanie dwójki mądrych i szczęśliwych dorosłych już dzieci. Cieszy ją każdy szczegół życia. Odwiedziła ponad 100 krajów świata. Specjalizuje się w organizacji biznesowych elitarnych wyjazdów po Ameryce. Autorka książki „Siedem dni w siódmym niebie”, dziennikarka radia 357. Założycielka Fun Travel z siedzibą w Los Angeles. Dzisiaj, trzy lata po jaj kursie budowania własnej marki, rozmawiamy o potrzebie zatrzymania się i przedefiniowania tego czym jest nasze życie, na czym nam zależy, jak widzimy własny sukces, ambicje, cele? Okazuje się, że zatrzymanie często nie jest możliwe bez interwencji z zewnątrz, bez pomocy z zewnątrz, czasami jest to wymuszona operacja, choroba, plajta firmy a może nie warto czekać? Kiedy warto się zatrzymać i wejść na swoje Kilimandżaro? Żaneta Auler - Opowiadacz Ameryki. Dziennikarka, podróżniczka, organizatorka i pilotka. Ambasadorka Los Angeles, które jest jej domem od 2012 roku. Siłę i energię czerpie z natury, z aktywności fizycznej, a także z radości ludzi, którym może pokazywać świat. Członek Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, autorka książki „7 dni w siódmym niebie” , współgospodarz podcastu „Rozmowy przez Ocean”, korespondentka zagraniczna Radia 357. Odwiedziła ponad 100 krajów świata, pilotowała ponad 200 wyjazdów. Specjalizuje się w organizacji biznesowych elitarnych wyjazdów incentive po Ameryce dla ponad 80 biur podróży. Jest właścicielką biura Fun Travel z siedzibą w prestiżowej dzielnicy Los Angeles, Marina del Rey. Fascynują ją historie tych, którzy przez coś przeszli, doświadczyli, przeżyli życie intensywnie. Wierzy, że poznając świat pełen sprzeczności i kontrastów, możemy dotknąć zarówno istoty piękna, jak i realności życia. ***** Zapraszam do moich miejsc oraz śledzenia kanałów społecznościowych: https://www.akademiamarkizklasa.pl https://www.ewaczertak.pl https://www.markazhistoriawtle.com https://www.instagram.com/ewa_czertak/ https://www.facebook.com/markazklasa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewa-czertak-793b1653/ Subskrybuj mój kanał: https://www.youtube.com/c/EwaCzertak

My w naszym życiu za bardzo przeceniamy entuzjazm a zapominamy o systematycznej i regularnej pracy. Siła jest w systematyczności. Nie ma innej drogi. Jak ćwiczysz silną wolę? Wybierz Rutynę, której nie lubisz, ale ją rób. Staraj się robić rzeczy które lubisz, to pozwala iść dalej i dalej. Tego uczy Kilimandżaro, tego uczy każdy szczyt który zdobywasz. Małymi kroczkami, ale codziennie. To jest rutyna. Proces który prowadzi, nawet jeżeli nie jesteśmy pewni ostatecznego wyniku. Jak przygotować się na sukces, który chcesz odnosić w ciągu kolejnych 10 lat? Kiedy chcesz przebiec maraton za trzy miesiące to musisz wiedzieć co zrobisz jutro. Tak samo jest z naszym sukcesem jeżeli chcesz prowadzić styl życia, który będzie cię satysfakcjonował za 10 lat, za pięć lat, za trzy lata, to musisz wiedzieć co zrobisz jutro. Najczęściej jest tak, że doświadczamy świata który jest w naszej głowie. Z badań wynika, że 90% czasu spędzamy we własnej głowie. Jeżeli w nas jest dużo lęku bałaganu i chaosu to układanie czegoś na zewnątrz nie wpłynie na to, jak czujemy się sami ze soba. Zabijamy szczęście od środka. Jak przygotować się do takiego życia, by wiedzieć pełnię możliwości a jednocześnie zachować umiar i wybierać to co jest dobre. Metoda małej łyżeczki. Prostota i umiar. O konsekwencji, systematyczności i zatrzymaniu rozmawiam z Żanetą Auler - dziennikarką, właścicielką firmy podróżniczej, opowiadaczką Ameryki i uczestniczką kursu "Marka z Klasą". Kobietą, która osiągnęła niesamowite sukcesy i wierzy w to, że życie dzieje się tu i teraz. Żaneta Auler - Opowiadacz Ameryki. Dziennikarka, podróżniczka, organizatorka i pilotka. Ambasadorka Los Angeles, które jest jej domem od 2012 roku. Siłę i energię czerpie z natury, z aktywności fizycznej, a także z radości ludzi, którym może pokazywać świat. Członek Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, autorka książki „7 dni w siódmym niebie” , współgospodarz podcastu „Rozmowy przez Ocean”, korespondentka zagraniczna Radia 357. Odwiedziła ponad 100 krajów świata, pilotowała ponad 200 wyjazdów. Specjalizuje się w organizacji biznesowych elitarnych wyjazdów incentive po Ameryce dla ponad 80 biur podróży. Jest właścicielką biura Fun Travel z siedzibą w prestiżowej dzielnicy Los Angeles, Marina del Rey. Fascynują ją historie tych, którzy przez coś przeszli, doświadczyli, przeżyli życie intensywnie. Wierzy, że poznając świat pełen sprzeczności i kontrastów, możemy dotknąć zarówno istoty piękna, jak i realności życia. ***** Zapraszam do moich miejsc oraz śledzenia kanałów społecznościowych: https://www.akademiamarkizklasa.pl https://www.ewaczertak.pl https://www.markazhistoriawtle.com https://www.instagram.com/ewa_czertak/ https://www.facebook.com/markazklasa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewa-czertak-793b1653/ Subskrybuj mój kanał: https://www.youtube.com/c/EwaCzertak

Prior to the pandemic, travel and tourism had become one of the most important sectors in the world economy, accounting for 10% of the global GDP and more than 320 million jobs worldwide. The pandemic brought these global gatherings to a sudden halt, emptying convention centers, shuttering hotels and impacting over 100 million jobs across the globe. In this episode, Matt will explore the implications of the pandemic on the travel and tourism industry, and the trends we can expect to see going forward. Broadcasting straight from the Mobile World Congress in Los Angeles, he sits down with the CEO of GSMA John Hoffman, the Chief Marketing Officer of the GSMA, Stephanie Lynch-Habib and the Senior Vice President of sales for the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board, Darren Green. During the episode, Matt and his guests discuss the past, present and future of the travel and tourism industry, and how it will bounce back from the pandemic.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill.

Managing Covid tests and mask mandates can get complicated even for a small gathering—but what about a high-profile series of events across multiple venues, in which you're testing everyone from frontline workers to Lady Gaga herself? That's the situation event planners found themselves in as they prepared for the grand opening of Los Angeles' Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. To pull off this feat, health-testing company Co-Protect had to manage thousands of tests, masks and other services, ensuring the numerous galas, press events and openings went off without a hitch.   On this custom episode of Eventful: The Podcast for Meeting Professionals, we discuss this event with Darren K. Green, the chief sales officer for the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, and Tom Penn, cofounder and CEO of Co-Protect, as well as cofounder of the Los Angeles Football Club and a longtime sports analyst for ESPN.   We delve into the specifics of the Academy Museum opening, what lessons it offers for meeting planners, and how Co-Protect's partnership with LA Tourism is helping elevate the security and safety of every event held in the city.   Among the topics discussed in this episode:   How Tom Penn's experience in the professional sports world helped him identify the potential of customized face masks for events, including business events (2:25)   What Co-Protect and LA Tourism's partnership means for meeting planners (4:40)   How the complex and high-profile opening of the new Academy Museum was held with a high level of safety and minimal logistical challenges thanks to this partnership (7:00)   Why a consistent, comprehensive approach to testing is key for large-scale international events such as E3, Adobe and Japanese Anime, all being held in Los Angeles in the next year (14:05)   How planners can navigate the frequently shifting mandates on vaccines and testing, particularly for international events (15:05)   This episode was created in partnership with Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Their turnkey solution helps event professionals ensure their L.A. events and attendees are in compliance with the latest health protocols. Working on in-person meetings these days, event professionals have had to spend considerable time ensuring the safety and health of their attendees. To help share these additional responsibilities, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board has partnered with CLEAR, creator of the CLEAR Health Pass, to give attendees an easy way to verify a range of health information, including Covid test results, vaccination status and more. This turnkey solution helps planners ensure their L.A. events are in compliance with the latest protocols and lets attendees know their health is being taken seriously.   In this custom episode of Eventful: The Podcast for Meeting Professionals, we speak with Darren K. Green, chief sales officer for the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, and Jerome Pickett, senior vice president and general manager of sports and entertainment for CLEAR, about this partnership. Among the topics discussed:   • How CLEAR has evolved in the last year to meet the shifting needs of meetings and events (3:45)   • How its partnership with Los Angeles Tourism helps meeting planners get their attendees to comply with health protocols (7:30)   • How this approach to attendee health can be applied to events both large and small (10:00)   • How to mitigate the challenges presented by shifting restrictions and requirements for in-person gatherings, in Los Angeles and elsewhere (11:15)   • How meeting planners' priorities around health and compliance have changed recently (14:00)   • What's next for meeting safety (18:30)   This podcast was created in partnership with Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we discuss board games we are excited to play at an upcoming board game convention.

We are live just steps away from LA Live with Adam Burke, President & CEO of the LA Tourism and Convention Board. We hear about how LA tourism is recovering and how important it is to have ALIS back in person.

The regular meeting of the Florida Council of the blind board of directors, which takes place before start of the convention. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-af0929 for 40% off for 4 months, and support ACB Events.

You might be confused when you hear Valley Forge and Montgomery County or King of Prussia. That's because Valley Forge is actually not a town, it’s a park! Rachel Riley, Director of Communications for Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, is here to enlighten us on this historic area. Learn about the many local attractions, including shopping, skydiving, and sleigh rides. Plan the perfect social distancing vacation on almost 100 miles of trails.

Rachel Riley, Director of Communications for Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board joins Kristen to talk about a great new campaign they have going on called Make it Main Street, highlighting small, local businesses in Montgomery County that have been impacted by COVID-19. Rachel stresses the importance of shopping small over the holidays, and every day. Montgomery County covers geographic area, and boasts some 80 hotels, retail stores and boutiques, 1,600 restaurants and cafes, 30 award-winning Montco Makers (breweries, wineries, and distilleries), and 200 arts and culture venues.  See all that Montgomery County has to offer (and plan your next visit) at https://www.valleyforge.org/make-it-main-street/. You can also download the free Visit Valley Forge mobile app, where people can learn more about how to “Make It Local, Make It Main Street, Make It Montco.”    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originating from Raven's Claw GC near Pottstown, PA, this program was hosted by Tony Leodora, Allen DePuy and Jim Bromley -- the head golf pro at Raven's Claw. The Ed Shearon-designed course has been ranked in the top 10 upscale daily fee golf courses since opening in 2005, and has hosted professional golf events, and international golf conferences.  This show features the Myrtle Beach Report from World Tour Golf Club; a conversation with Jim Bromley about surprises coming out of the re-opening of golf courses; and a talk with Rachel Riley of the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board about the rescheduled 30th ING Conference and Destination Montco Golf (www.MontcoGolf.com). #MakeitMontco in this week's GolfTalk Live! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourism in Southern California Expects Big Hit The coronavirus has brought the travel and hospitality industries to a standstill. People aren’t flying, hotels are empty, and bars and restaurants are barely getting by with takeout service. A forecast commissioned by the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board expects the city to lose billions of dollars and millions of visitors. Reporter: Matt Guilhem, KCRW Small and Medium Cities Looking at Vast Budget Deficits Just six cities in the state expect to get a cut of a $150 billion in federal help from the CARES Act, which only applies to cities with at least half a million people qualify. What about the rest? Guest: Ben Christopher, CalMatters Sheriffs in Far Northern Reaches of State Want More Flexible Shutdown Rules Sheriffs in Northern California are pushing back against some aspects of Governor Gavin Newsom’s shelter in place orders. They argue the rules should be different for their counties, because cases of COVID-19 there make up a small portion of the state’s total. Reporter: Kate Wolffe, KQED Tesla CEO Threatens to Move Away Bay Area Over Shutdown Order Tesla CEO Elon Musk had a busy weekend on Twitter. Upset at the Bay Area’s extension of stay-at-home orders that have kept Tesla’s facilities closed, Musk said he’d immediately move the electric car-maker’s Palo Alto headquarters out of the state. He said Tesla’s plant in Fremont could be next. Guest: Dana Hull, Bloomberg News How Mail-In Voting Will Work for Sutter County Governor Newsom signed an executive order last week to ensure that all registered voters in California receive a mail-in ballot for the November election. In Sutter County election officials say it’s a matter of voter safety, but also safety for poll workers. Reporter: Ashlea Brown

For golfers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, golf courses are OPEN!  Co-host Tony Leodora and producer Eddie Caiazzo broadcast the show live from Mainland GC (https://www.mainlandgolf.com/) in Montgomery County,PA. GolfTalk Live co-host Allen DePuy checks in from the Jersey side from Eagle Ridge Golf Club (https://www.eagleridgegolf.com/) in Lakewood, NJ. Rosann Lapio, General Manager of Sal Lapio Golf (Mainland GC, Bella Vista GC and Morgan Hill GC) sat in as co-host for this week's program as golfers flooded into Mainland for the first time in more than a month. Mike Charlton, head of AC Golf Vacations (http://playacgolf.com/) talks with Tony about the golf packaging industry at the Jersey Shore, and how it might start to bounce back over the coming months. On the PA side, Mike Bowman, president of the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, speaks about their efforts in assisting the courses in Montgomery County, PA, making sure every golfer knows that courses are open; that's the mission of VFTCB's Destination Montco Golf (www.MontcoGolf.com).  Bowman's optimism and insight is exactly what's needed to re-open the golf economy in Montco. Rejoice, golfers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, we talk with the Fort McMurray Catholic School District about the upcoming provincial budget, student's soon-to-be week off, and their latest monthly board meeting.

Ed Harris (Chief Marketing Officer) & Rachel Riley (Director of Communications) for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board check in to chat about the 4th Annual "Montco's Best Pizza" tournament (which coincides with the NCAA March Madness Tournament). Via Veneto (Norristown) and Palermo's Pizza (Blue Bell) are in the "championship game", with voting open at www.valleyforge.org/pizza through Wednesday 04/10/19, with the winner being announced Friday 04/12/19. Harris & Riley also share various events coming up this summer in Montco. We also run through a number of short audio clips from Phillies interview sessions Tim was involved with at the ballpark over the weekend.Featured song: Pizza Angel from the VeggieTales series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start a conversation with Edward Harris from Valley Forge Tourism about how to creatively promote a destination’s food tourism scene and then talk about encouraging creativity in general. Edward Harris is the Chief Marketing Officer at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, representing Montgomery County, PA.  Prior to joining the Tourism Board, Harris... Continue Reading → The post PASSPORT TRAVEL MARKETING & PR #031: “FOOD TOURISM and CREATIVITY” appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

Welcome to the first segment of "Everyday People" featuring Ron Carter, media relations veteran and long-time vegan. In EP 25 and the last of a three-part series, Ron talks about how the 8 Laws of Health fit into his life. He reminisces about his mother, her spirituality and the lasting impact it has had on his life.  Ron is Managing Director of The Carter Agency (TCA), a media relations firm. He is the principal for projects managed by TCA for clients including the City of Pasadena, Pasadena Unified School District, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board, and Walmart among others. Our text is from chapter six, "Saved to Serve" in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

Welcome to the first segment of "Everyday People" featuring Ron Carter, media relations veteran and long-time vegan. In EP 24 and the second of a three-part series, Ron takes us through his journey from vegetarian in the late 70s to vegan in the 1990s and from social drinker to abstinence after he stumbled upon an alcoholic with a wet brain teetering on the brink of a horrific death. Ron is Managing Director of The Carter Agency, TCA, a media relations firm. He is the principal for projects managed by TCA for clients including the City of Pasadena, Pasadena Unified School District, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board and Walmart among others. Our text is from chapter six, p. 67 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

Welcome to the first segment of "Everyday People" featuring Ron Carter, media relations veteran and long-time vegan. In EP 23 and the first of a three-part series, Ron takes us through his journey from vegetarian in the late 70s to vegan in the 1990s and from social drinker to abstinence after he stumbled upon an alcoholic with a wet brain teetering on the brink of a horrific death. Ron is Managing Director of The Carter Agency, TCA, a media relations firm. He is the principal for projects managed by TCA, which included The City of Pasadena, Pasadena Unified School District, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board and Walmart among others. Our text is from chapter five, pp. 65-67 in the Harvestime Books' edition of The Ministry of Healing, the focus of the Meet Ellen podcast.  

It is often said that good marketing is based on storytelling. With his background working with brands like AND1, Converse, Timberland, and Under Armour, and his current role as the VP of Marketing and Communications at the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, Ed Harris shares his insight into the parallels in branding across the […] The post The Pursuit of Happiness: Ed Harris, VP Marketing at the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board appeared first on Finch Brands.