SEPTEMBER 2016

Don't Miss the Largest Tourism Industry Event
in the Comox Valley!

FALL FORWARD Tourism Mini-Conference
Vancouver Island Visitor Centre
Thursday, September 29, 2016
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$25 per person
This one-stop-shop tourism industry event allows owners, managers, and leaders from across the sector to come together to plan their 2017 marketing & sales strategies, and meet one-on-one with suppliers, event planners, tour operators and media reps in an interactive tradeshow networking environment. Registrants will get firsthand information on Destination Marketing tactics, product development opportunities, new online sales systems, and event development & funding programs.
 
If you want to grow your business in 2017 - you won't want to miss this event!
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STATIONS
 
2016/17 Comox Valley Winter Campaign - learn about the region's growing destination winter campaign and Winter Festival
  • Mount Washington Alpine Resort - new investment and product expansion
  • Comox Valley WinterFest marketing with Times Colonist, CTV Vancouver Island and Blackpress
2017 Vacation Guide Series Marketing Program - expanded visitor intercept program
  • Official Comox Valley Vacation Guide
  • Sector-specific tourism guides; Outdoor Adventures, Marine Adventures, Dine and Drink Experiences, Arts, Culture and Heritage Experiences and more!
  • Visitor Centre Marketing Program, YTD Visitor Stats, Origins and Spending Data
Other Stations will include:
  • Comox Valley Dine Around; register early and SAVE!
  • BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival; engage in the largest seafood industry and consumer event in BC
  • Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour & Comox Valley Cycling Coalition; learn how to leverage this unique agritourism event and check out the new Comox Valley Cycling Coalition Z Card Cycling Map
  • Sport and Event Expansion Grants; apply now for event funding assistance to help expand your event in 2017
  • Comox Valley Growers Guide; take advantage of over 25k visitors annually to showcase your arts, crafts and locally produced products
  • Vancouver Island Visitor Centre Booking & Sales System; learn how you can leverage the VIVC sales force and new business systems to reach more customers and increase sales for your tourism products 
  • Comox Valley Air Show; find out what's new for next summer's Air Show and see how can you partner
  • Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce; learn about membership and Chamber initiatives
MINI SESSIONS
 
During Fall-Forward get instant need-to-know info and insights at 20-minute sessions on key product development and marketing opportunities to grow your business in 2017! Space is limited, registration will be at the door. Sessions include:

4:30 - 4:50 pm;  Visitor Data to Drive Your Business
 With Vancouver Island Visitor Centre staff
 
5:00 - 5:20 pm; Winter Campaign Marketing Opportunities 
 With Dan Dagg, Hot House Marketing, Shelia Rivers, Mount Washington Alpine Resort Marketing
 
5:30 - 5:50 pm; Comox Valley Online Sales Systems
 With Stephen Joyce, CEO, Rezgo 

DON'T FORGET ABOUT FOOD AND FUN!

In addition to learning about the marketing opportunities for 2017, a delicious stand-up networking dinner will be included in the registration price and features salmon, pig spit, appies, and a cash bar featuring local brews and wines.

 
EARLY REGISTRATION BONUS! Register here by September 25th and receive 10% off the 2017 Vacation Guide Series Marketing Program.