Tourism Talk - January 2018
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TechnologyTTourism Technology
Secure Your Website

Has your website ever been hacked? Not a fun experience! What if it was hacked and you don't even know it yet! Your domain could be sending out thousands of spam emails right now!
 
Security is vital, especially in today's world. Hackers and malware try to steal sensitive information, redirect your traffic to other sites, use your hosting account to send spam, or occasionally just break your website for fun. As the security landscape continues to evolve, you need to take preventative steps to protect your online presence.
 
Here are some relatively easy ways to throw up walls for those would-be hackers:
 
  • Lock down any form submissions. Use Google reCaptcha or another verification system to prove that the users submitting your forms are real people.
  • Add two-factor authentication to your website logins to ensure only authorised persons gain access. Google Authenticator is a good example.
  • If you use 3rd-party website software (like plugins or website builders), make sure you keep it up-to-date with the latest patches and releases. Hackers try to exploit known bugs.
  • Create a strong password with UppercAsE, numb3rs, and $pecia! ch@racters. And of course, use a different password for each of your website logins.
  • If your website allows file uploads, talk to your web host to ensure your server has anti-virus software installed and running.
  • Create backups of your files and databases on a regular basis, just in case.
 
If you'd like help or further advice on any of these items, or you'd like a security audit of your website, contact TIANB's own Jason Farris at 506-458-5646 to have a no-obligation chat about your options.

tech-trainingTechnology Training Opportunities


Email Marketing Workshop

Don't miss this last chance to take in an amazing full-day workshop lead by Chantelle Doiron of H2C Online. Chantelle is a certified Hubspot Inbound Marketing Strategist and Digital Marketing Trainer, with over 10 years' experience. She has worked with companies and non-profits such as Leon's, Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, and Lexus.

Jan 30 - Edmundston - REGISTER HERE

Attendee feedback for this workshop has been extremely positive!

"Insightful and informative session with relevant material for all different types of businesses. I liked learning the basics and getting fantastic ideas and connections from the session."
Lydia Jardine
Oulton College Marketing Dept.
Moncton, NB

Upcoming Webinars

Mar 07 -  Drones and Tourism - What You Need To Know  
Mar 28 - LinkedIn
Date TBD - Online Travel Agencies
Date TBD - Online Booking Systems


PresidentMembership 
Your Prosperity is our Business

At TIANB this is something we take seriously  and we take every opportunity to help you market and promote your business as part of your membership. 

We offer members the opportunity to highlight upcoming events, promote milestones and job postings, and e-mail marketing with access to all of our members!   So tell us your story! Take advantage, brag about your business, send us testimonials, event notices, pictures, etc.  


UTILIZE THE BENEFITS OF YOUR 
TIANB MEMBERSHIP!


Are you taking advantage of all that your Membership offers?
 

Have questions about your membership?  Contact us today!

newsupdatesNews/Updates
Tourism Indicator Statistics
 
In the efforts to help our members with future forecasting, we are pleased to share these monthly projections provided by New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture. 
 
Occupancy
Establishments included in the monthly tourism indicators are based on information provided monthly by individual tourist establishments.
 
Types of establishments included are: Cabins/Cottages, Inns, Hotels, Motels and Motor Hotels.
 
Room nights available - Total numbers of units reported as available for sale for a reference month.
 
Room sales - Total number of units reported as sold for a reference month.
 
Occupancy rate - The occupancy rate is arrived at by dividing the number of units reported sold by the number of units available.
 
On a monthly basis the average regional occupancy rate is applied against unreported units in order to estimate room sales. Room sales data is adjusted as occupancy data becomes available.
 
Occupancy Regions (see map below ) Regional perspectives are provided for the monthly occupancy indicators. These geographic regions aggregate the regions reported in the "NB Roofed Accommodations Monthly Occupancy Rates" report (identified by the letters A-T).



Click the links below for the reports.



new-members New Members 

The New Brunswick Arts Board is an arm's length arts funding agency with a legislated mandate to facilitate and promote the creation of art as well as administering funding programs for professional artists in the province.

Galerie Acanthus Gallery
 
The Acanthus Gallery, located in Grand Falls, provides an excellent meeting place to appreciate and promote the arts. There is a gallery of beautiful works on the main floor and an art school on the lower level. The Gallery is a platform enabling workshops and educational opportunities for both beginner and accomplished artists.

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trainingandprogramsTraining and Programs

Taxicab and Limousine Driver

Combine customer service, professionalism and communication skills with an engaging personality to maximize your driving career.
Often the first local contact for visitors, as a taxicab or limousine driver you can have a significant positive influence on a tourist to your city. As you assist guests in getting to their chosen destination, you provide one of the most essential services in the tourism industry.
With  emerit Taxicab and Limousine Driver training, you will become a transportation specialist who has a thorough knowledge of all the landmark destinations in your area, the best routes to take and how to ensure the safety of your passengers.
emerit trained Taxicab and Limousine Drivers provide a wealth of tourism information and generate exceptional travel experiences so passengers choose your service for all their transportation needs.
The training includes the following modules:
  • Professionalism
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Safety
  • Industry Knowledge
  • Shift Procedures
  • Monetary Transactions
 
Ensure your success and maximize your tips; get  emerit Taxicab and Limousine Driver training to acquire the skill and confidence to excel in your career. Once you have the skills, apply for the Certification to gain the recognition. When you complete the certification process, you will be awarded the Tourism Certified Professional (TCP) designation. To get started, select the most convenient training format from the list below.


Upcoming Training Programs


Food Safety  
Fredericton - December 13

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