Tourism commissioner releases October newsletter

Vermont Business Magazine Tourism Commissioner Megan Smith released her October newsletter and fall travel and tourism report today. Along with the foliage report and information on Market Vermont, among other news, Smith talks about how now is also a great time for continuing, or beginning, a partnership with Discover New England (DNE), the nonprofit cooperative destination marketing organization that promotes New England tourism internationally. Working with all six New England states, DNE provides tangible benefits to tourism organizations intent on growing their international business relationships and are excited to share with you this year’s Gold & Silver Partner Programs.

For more information on the hundreds of international lead generating opportunities available with DNE, please email them or view their website. They do great work promoting Vermont destinations overseas.

Market Vermont Grant Matching Program This year, we have set aside $75,000 through grant matching to fund out-of-state marketing programs, advertising campaigns and public relations programs that hold significant potential for increasing of out-of-state travel to Vermont. Recipients will be chosen by a panel comprised of Vermont Travel and Recreation Council members, and are eligible to receive up to $10,000 in matching funds. Learn more or download the application. Hurry, the application deadline is Monday!

Vermont Tourism: Weekly Foliage Reports The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, in partnership with the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, is publishing weekly fall foliage reports / forecasts to both media and interested consumers. We encourage you to sign up as a recipient of this weekly report in order to help guide your visitors to the foliage hotspots around the state. While we can’t tell you what day and time Vermont will see it’s “Peak Foliage” We can provide you with some great driving routes and tips for finding great fall color around the State.

Vermont Towns and Regions The Department is working to enhance the Towns and Regions section of www.VermontVacation.com to include every town within the State of Vermont. It is a big effort and we know that the best way to get accurate information about each Vermont town is to get the information from those who live and work there. We hope that you will take a moment to complete this form or share it with the appropriate person within your community.

Vermont Tourism Summit Call for Presentations The 34th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit (VTS) will be held April 5 & 6, 2017 at the Stoweflake Resort in Stowe, Vermont. Registration will open in December, but you can submit presentation proposals from now until Monday, November 14, 2016. Presentation proposals should address current trends as well as opportunities relating to Vermont’s travel industry, its businesses and professionals.

Vermont Serves Maine

The folks at Localvore Today are organizing an inaugural event to help bring added exposure to Vermont businesses by showcasing their products to food and beverage insiders in the Portland, Maine area. Partnering with O’Maine Studios, Vermont Serves Maine is still offering sponsorship opportunities for Vermont businesses to join in this one-day event in November. Learn more at LocalvoreToday.com.

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