Member Marketing Update
June 2021
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Boston Harborfest is Back! |
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The annual tradition of Boston Harborfest is back with scores of activities over Independence Day Week, including the highlight of the weekend: the return of fireworks over beautiful Boston Harbor on July 3. The family-friendly favorite Harborfest celebrates Boston’s maritime culture and history with events including the Downtown Crossing (DTX) Arts Market, local musical performances and a classic car show. Tour the USS Constitution - and on the 4th, watch "Old Ironsides" sail through Boston Harbor for a 21-gun salute.
Participate in Harborfest and Summer Promotions!
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Dine Out Boston Campaign to Highlight
Summer Dining & Overnight Experiences
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Don't miss Dine Out Boston! The most anticipated biannual foodie event of the year will celebrate truly coming together again to Dine Out!
Due to popular demand, we're pleased to announce that the program will continue to cross promote overnight packages to further engage guests this August.
Hotel participation (Deadline is June 30): Use our brief form to guide you through what's required or reach out to David O'Donnell, Director of Strategic Communications at dodonnell@bostonusa.com to learn more!
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Submit Your Nominations:
Charitable Giving
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The GBCVB was honored to present checks to charitable partners for the March Dine Out Boston program. From left: Sara Hamilton, Boston Cares; Bureau EVP Hilina Ajakaiye; Nia Grace, Boston Black Hospitality Coalition; Veronica Robles, Veronica Robles Cultural Center; Bureau VP of Leisure Destination Services Diane DiNunzio. |
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For each Dine Out Boston program, one or more local charities are selected to benefit from the Dine Out Boston Auction. We are seeking your nominations for deserving charitable partners for the upcoming August auction. Please submit your nominations and the GBCVB’s Charitable Giving Committee will review all complete submissions. Preference will be given to local entities where funds will make a significant impact on the work of the organization’s mission.
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Tourism Destination Marketing District (TDMD) |
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On June 15 we achieved a major milestone in our efforts to form a Tourism Destination Marketing District (TDMD) for Boston and Cambridge. We hosted a hotel signing event at the Fairmont Copley, where we needed to garner signatures from at least 62% of hotels to move forward with our district. Thanks to our hard work, collaborative approach, and amazing hotel partners we soared past the required threshold and received 70% of signatures from Boston and Cambridge hotels
We still have important work to do. Boston City Council has received our petitions and there will now be a public hearing within 60 days. Boston City Council will then vote on the ordinance to create the TDMD within 45 days of the public hearing.
It is time for our iconic city, so steeped in history but also so innovative, youthful, energetic, and diverse, to share its story with an amplified voice and robust marketing programs. The TDMD will enable this as it is a true gamechanger. We are just getting started.
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GBCVB 26th Annual Golf Tournament - Register Today |
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SAVE THE DATE! GBCVB August 4th Open House
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor - 4:30 - 6:30pm
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Save the date and plan to join us at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor on Wednesday, August 4th from 4:30 - 6:30pm for our first in-person Open House in over a year! We will take in the hotel's breathtaking views of the beautiful city skyline and hear some summertime tunes by Groove Events.
Complimentary transportation available via water taxi hosted by
Boston Harbor City Cruises – Stop 18 behind Marriott Long Wharf. You can also take the Blue Line to the Airport Station and then hop aboard the Massport Shuttle or the Water Transportation Bus #66 to the hotel. Complimentary parking for event is available in our hotel parking lot.
BHCC Water Taxi schedule for going to and from the event:
Leaving Long Wharf North to Hyatt Regency:
Water Taxi 1: 4:00pm
Water Taxi 2: 4:15pm
Water Taxi 3: 4:30pm
Water Taxi 1 (doubling back): 4:45pm
Water Taxi 2 (doubling back): 5:00pm
Leaving Hyatt Regency to Long Wharf North:
Water Taxi 1: 6:00pm
Water Taxi 2: 6:15pm
Water Taxi 3: 6:30pm
Water Taxi 1 (doubling back): 6:45pm
Water Taxi 2 (doubling back): 7:00pm
The Water Taxis pick up at Long Wharf North, near Christopher Columbus Park and BHCC Ferry Center, on the lower dock where it stays “Stop 18.”
Invitation coming soon and we look forward to seeing you there!
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Member Orientation - September 9th, 9am - 10am
Make the Most of Your Membership!
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Are you looking to maximize your GBCVB Benefits? Join us on Thursday, September 9th from 9 - 10am to virtually meet some of our team and learn how to make the most out of your Membership. We’ll also give you an overview of the GBCVB, review the departments we represent, and tell you about our current programs and planned initiatives for 2021. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Kamilla: kdcarmignani@bostonusa.com.
We look forward to having you join us!
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A Warm Welcome to our Newest Members |
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Core Social Justice Cannabis Museum aims to provide a platform for multiple perspectives relating to the defective system of cannabis law in the U.S. Core’s exhibits urge people to look back at the influences that sculpted our relationship with cannabis, and memorialize the inequitable events leading to the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry.
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Eddie Merlot’s Boston Seaport Eddie Merlot’s Boston Seaport is a stunningly beautiful and sophisticated American steak house, where each guest is treated to a one-of-a-kind service we call the “WOW Factor.” Serving only U.S.D.A. Prime beef, where only 2% of all U.S. beef is awarded this superior certification, all steaks are hand cut in-house, and are aged for a minimum of 21 days to an unparalleled standard of tenderness and flavor.
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Legal Sea Foods operates award-winning restaurants committed to quality and freshness. It all started over 70 years ago with a fish market in Cambridge, MA – and today their pier-to-plate process brings over 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish to the table throughout the year. “If it isn’t fresh, it isn’t Legal!”
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Rhythm 'n Wraps is an all Vegan restaurant serving globally inspired foods and beverages that are creatively spiced, healthy, and flavorful. Our mantra is "Spice Is Life" and we practice it through a menu that provides exciting vegan eats that will have your taste buds dancing. Located between BU and BC, we offer eat-in, patio, catering, delivery, and take out.
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At SPIN we come together to socialize and celebrate play through ping pong — a game that transcends age, gender and boundaries. Each club has Olympic ping pong tables, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, plush seating and creative art pieces. Our full-service restaurant and bar offer new American cuisine and handcrafted cocktails, beers and wines.
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TsuruTonTan is a Japanese restaurant that is known for its delicious homemade Udon noodles and fresh sushi. We have over 13 locations in Japan and our very first restaurant opened in New York's Union Square in 2016 and a second Midtown location opened in May 2018. Our Boston restaurant opened February 2020 in Kenmore Square.
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We want to thank you for your continued support and partnership. Your investment in our organization and industry is more crucial than ever as we look towards rebuilding together. Your member benefits are at work for you and uninterrupted during these unprecedented times. Here are some examples of your Membership Dues at Work.
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THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP! |
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• American Airlines • Aqua Pazza • Boston Athletic Association •
• Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum • Charles River Canoe and Kayak •
• Copley Square Hotel • Courtyard Boston Downtown • CSI DMC •
• Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Boston Downtown • Encore Boston Harbor •
• Fajitas & 'Ritas • Freeman • Global DMC Partners • Harvard Club of Boston - Commonwealth Avenue • Harvard Museum of Natural History • Harvest •
• Hotel Boston • Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel • Mamma Maria • Newport Experience • • Ostra • Peter O'Malley's Laughter Productions • Plimoth Patuxet Museums •
• Pocket Metro • Seaport Hotel • Sheraton Commander Hotel • Souvenir Source • • State Street Provisions • Staypineapple, A Delightful Hotel, South End •
• TD Garden • Teambonding • The Revere Hotel Boston Common •
• The Revolution Hotel •
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GREATER BOSTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Two Copley Place, Suite 105, Boston, MA 02116
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