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What is the future of tourism in Vermont?

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Photo courtesy of Killington Resort

TOURISM RECOVERY ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

The travel and hospitality sector has undergone severe disruption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the road to recovery continues to present significant challenges. How can Vermont best meet these challenges, as well as embrace this opportunity for transformational change in this vital industry? The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing will be holding a roundtable discussion to share ideas on current challenges, opportunities that federal funding might unlock, and the future of travel and tourism in the state.

Roundtable discussions will be held in Stowe, Rutland and Manchester the week of August 23rd (dates and times below). If you plan to attend one of the meetings, please register using this form.

Tuesday, August 24th
12:30pm – 2:30pm
The Barn at the Inn at Manchester
3967 Main St
Manchester Center, VT 05255

Wednesday, August 25th
9:00am – 11:00am
Stoweflake Resort
1746 Mountain Rd.
Stowe, Vermont 05672

Thursday, August 26th
9:00am – 11:00am
The Paramount Theatre
30 Center Street
Rutland, VT 05701

ECONOMIC RECOVERY FUNDING
The Economic Recovery Bridge Program is still open and accepting applications for any business that can show continued revenue loss due to COVID-19. Applications are now being accepted and processed for any business that can show additional loss beyond funds already received. For more information, including a video tutorial on how to apply, visit the ACCD Recovery Resource Center.
VOLUNTEER AT THE BIG-E
The Big E is on for 2021 and we’re looking for volunteers to staff the tourism booth in the Vermont Building. Working at the tourism booth at the Big E is a great way to promote your attraction, hotel, or other tourism business to potential visitors from New England and beyond. Volunteers work at least one 7-hour shift in exchange for brochure distribution for all seventeen days of the fair. You can sign up for a volunteer shift here or email Sara DeFilippi at [email protected] for more information.
VERMONT TOURISM SUMMIT
Calling all Vermont tourism industry professionals! ​The 37th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit will be held November 17-18, 2021 at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel. Owners, managers, and employees of the many businesses connected to this important segment of the economy will convene for 1 ½ days to learn, share, and connect with each other. We invite you to join us to: strengthen your business with expert insight from leading consultants; master the latest tools, technologies and tactics; and learn smart strategies from marketing and media practitioners. Registration is open now with the best rates available before October 1. Sponsor opportunities are also available. For more information and to register, visit the Vermont Tourism Summit website.
MID-WEEK LODGING DEALS
A reminder that if you are looking for more ways to promote your business or event, you can submit to the newly redesigned Stay and Play Directory. The directory also has the ability to feature any lodging deals you may have. Currently we are putting out the call for mid-week deals to increase mid-week business during the busy fall season. Submit to the directory here to get started with the process. To be listed on the events calendar, please submit to the Vermont Vacation events calendar form.

Source: Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing 8.18.2021
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