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Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission
360-452-8552
communications@olympicpeninsula.org
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Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission
in collaboration with City of Port Townsend & Fort WordenRegister Now!To register as a Vendor, Supporting Sponsor or
Speaker Sponsor, skip registering here and call:
Barbara Hanna at (360) 681-3422, bhanna@sequimwa.gov.
AGENDA
Thursday, October 27, 2016, Culinary Day
(in collaboration with the Olympic Culinary Loop)
Location: At Fort Worden in the Commons
Noon – 1:30 pm The Olympic Culinary Loop kicks off the Tourism Summit with its semi-annual “Lunch and Learn.” Following a delicious lunch celebrating fresh, regional products prepared by the talented culinary team at Fort Worden, learn from local experts about what it takes to run a culinary tourism business.
“Operating a Farm to Fork Business with an Eye on the Bottom Line"
Panel of speakers:
- Tanya Rose, Co-owner, Nourish, Sequim
- Dan Ratigan, Executive Chef/Assistant General Manager, Resort at Port Ludlow
- Gabriel Schuenemann, Executive Chef/Co-owner, Alder Wood Bistro, Sequim
- Arran Stark, Executive Chef, Jefferson Healthcare, Port Townsend
2-5 pm Afternoon Excursions
Transportation to events is on your own or find a friend and form a carpool. Gratuities are always appreciated at the conclusion of your excursion.
“Wildlife Viewing Cruise Around Protection Island”
- Location: Meet at the Puget Sound Express office at Point Hudson Marina
- Host: Sherri Hanke, Puget Sound Express
- NOTE: $25 additional charge per person.
“Historical Tour of Fort Worden and Its Bunkers”
- Location: Meet at the Coast Artillery Museum at Fort Worden
- Hosts: Keven Alexander, Coast Artillery Museum, & Tim Caldwell, Fort Worden
“The Man Who Thought He Was a Bee”
- Location: Meet at the Finnriver Orchard parking lot in Chimacum
- Tour of Red Dog Farm with points about conservation of farmland, end with tasting at Finnriver Cider Garden. Host: Kenn Mann
“Geocaching in Port Townsend and at Fort Worden”
- Location: Meet at the Fort Worden Commons
- Host: Mary Brelsford, Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau
5 pm “Tastes from Around the Olympic Peninsula”
- Location: Houses on Officer’s Row at Fort Worden
- Visit each house for a taste of regional chefs’ signature dishes using local, fresh ingredients and paired with wines, ciders, brews and spirits from Olympic Peninsula producers. Participating restaurants, and their chefs, include:
- Alderwood Bistro (Sequim)
- Fort Worden (Port Townsend)
- Jig and Lure (Port Angeles)
- Nourish (Sequim)
- Ocean Crest Resort (Moclips)
- Sweet Laurette Cafe & Bistro (Port Townsend)
Agenda
Friday, October 28, 2016, Tourism Day
Location: At Fort Worden in The Commons
8 am Registration, Vendor Marketplace, Continental Breakfast
9 am Welcome
9:10 am “Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission: Year in Review”
Speaker: Marsha Massey, Executive Director, Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau (OPVB)/Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission (OPTC)
9:30 am “Exploring Wild Places: Stories of Adventure from the Summit of Everest to the Olympic Peninsula”
Keynote: Leif Whittaker, Moutaineer and Author
10:15 am “Authentic Outdoor Experiences Around the Olympic Peninsula”
Speaker: Valerie Loughney-Stapleton, REI
10:45 am Break and Vendor Marketplace
11:05 am “What This Lands Means to Me”
Speaker: Elaine Grinnell, Jamestown S’Klallam storyteller
11:35 am “International Visitors—the Who, Why and How We Can Lure them to the Olympic Peninsula”
Speaker: Ron Peck, Director of Tourism, Port of Seattle
12:05 pm Buffet Lunch
12:45 pm “Travel Attraction: Influencing Travel Decisions”
Speaker: Rob Taylor, Blogger, 2 Travel Dads
1:15 pm Break and Vendor Marketplace
1:45 pm Reconvene for afternoon program
1:50 pm “Leading the Way for Legislation to Market Washington State”
Speaker: Cheryl Kilday, WTA President, CEO & President, Visit Spokane
2:30 pm BREAKOUTS
“Tips for Improving Your Business’ Performance”
Location: Peninsula College – building across from The Commons
1. “Slow Season on the Olympic Peninsula: Working Together to Create Demand” Speaker: Ryan Kolnick, Booking.com
2. “How to Attract More Wedding Business” Speaker: Paula Lowe, South Sound Wedding & Event
3. “Get the Most Bang for Your Buck with Social Media and Digital Marketing” Speaker: Keven Elliff, Windridge Solutions
4. “Small Business Marketing Tips + Takeaways” Speaker: Danny McEnerney, The Rockfish Group
3:30 pm Break and Vendor Marketplace
4:00 pm “Looking Ahead to 2017”
Speaker: Marsha Massey, OPVB/OPTC, and Barb Maynes, Public Information Officer, Olympic National Park
4:30 pm “Being at Place: Finding the Authentic on the Olympic Peninsula"
Speaker: Crystie Kisler, Co-owner, Finnriver Cidery & Farm
4:45 pm Wrap-up & prizes
5-6 pm Reception & Vendor Marketplace
Olympic Peninsula Tourism Summit Lodging List
For overnight stays on Oct. 27th, 28th and 29th, see the list of properties offering discounted room/house rates if you’re attending the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Summit.
Fort Worden
- 200 Battery Way
- Port Townsend, WA 98368
- www.Fort Worden.org
- 360.344.4400
- $99 for the Courtside Collection of houses
- $149 for the Cottage Collection and Officer's Row houses
- To book, go online, or call for reservations and use code OPTCOct2016
Bishop Victorian Hotel
- 714 Washington Street
- Port Townsend, WA 98368
- www.BishopVictorian.com
- 360.385.6122
- Rates range from $100 to $135
- To book, call for reservations and say you're attending the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Summit
Swan Hotel (sister property to the Bisho Victorian Hotel)
- 222 Monroe Street
- Port Townsend, WA 98368
- www.TheSwanHotel.com
- 360.385.1718
- Rates range from $100 to $135
- To book, call for reservations and say you're attending the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Summit
Ravenscroft Inn
- 533 Quincy Street
- Port Townsend, WA 98368
- www.RavenscroftInn.com
- 360.205.2147
- Rates are 15% off
- To book, call for reservations and say you're attending the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Summit
Washington Hotel
- 825 Washington Street
- Port Townsend, WA 98368
- www.WashingtonHotelPortTownsend.com
- 360.774.0213
- Rates are 12% off
- To book, call for reservations or email accommodationsandmore@olympus.net and say you're attending the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Summit
The Resort at Port Ludlow
- One Heron Road
- Port Ludlow WA
- www.PortLudlowResort.com
- 360.437.7000
- RELAX Package:
- Includes one night's accommodations, $50 credit at the Fireside, starting at $224, use code word RELAX to book
- CACHE Package:
- Includes one night's accommodation, "Cache" gift, $180, use code CACHE to book
Here's the small print!
Refund policy: Cancellations made prior to October 14 will receive a refund, less 25%. Cancellations made on or after October 14 will not receive a refund.
Note: There will be photography and videography of the event, so if you do not want to be included in any shots, please let us know in advance. If we do not hear from you, you agree that we may use your image for promotional purposes.
Sponsored by Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission (OPTC) in collaboration with the City of Port Townsend and Fort Worden.
OPTC is a marketing partnership of the cities, counties, Chambers of Commerce and tourism marketing entities across the Olympic Peninsula. www.OlympicPeninsula.orgThe Olympic Culinary Loop is an association of businesses that proudly grow, harvest, catch and ultimately serve the fresh bounty known as Olympic Coast Cuisine.
If you are having difficulty registering, or want to register more than four people, please call the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau office, 360-452-8552.
For additional information about the Summit call Christina Pivarnik, 360-531-0127, christina@enjoypt.com.
For additional information about becoming a Vendor, Supporting Sponsor or Speaker Sponsor; or about having an ad in the program, please call, Barbara Hanna at (360) 681-3422, bhanna@sequimwa.gov.