THANK YOU WELCOME TO TO OUR SPONSORS 2015 ......3:30 PM - 4:00 PM YEAR IN REVIEW 4:00 PM - 4:25 PM...
Transcript of THANK YOU WELCOME TO TO OUR SPONSORS 2015 ......3:30 PM - 4:00 PM YEAR IN REVIEW 4:00 PM - 4:25 PM...
WELCOME TO
JUNE 28, 20163PM-5PM
PASÉA HOTEL & SPA
TRIPADVISOR KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSOR
SOULFUL JOURNEY COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR
SURF CITY USA SUPERSTAR AWARD SPONSOR
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
TO OUR SPONSORSTHANK YOU
2015 KEY TAKEAWAYS
Find today’s presentations and more information on the new Visit Huntington Beach destination brand at
SurfCityUSA.com/Partner/Annual-Meeting
PARTNER INFO MEETINGSEVERY YEAR, THERE ARE OVER
3.9 MILLION VISITORS* TO HUNTINGTON BEACH.
Want them to know about your business?
Join Visit Huntington Beach for an hour-long Partner Information Meeting to educate us on your business, so we
can help market YOU better. You’ll also learn about VHB and how we reach destination visitors.
UPCOMING MEETINGSFriday, July 22 at 10am
Wednesday, August 31 at 10amThursday, September 22 at 10am
RSVP Required. Contact Tonya Imada, Sales & Service Coordinator at [email protected].
$12.5 MILLIONin earned media value
$18.6 MILLIONeconomic impact of
meeting sales
70 journalists 60 tour operators
37,000kiosk visitors
643,000website visitors
*Non-OC Residents
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
WELCOMEWelcome to Visit Huntington Beach’s Annual Meeting & Brand Summit! We are thrilled you are here today to share in the excitement of launching Surf City USA’s new destination brand positioning platform, plus some other very cool stuff.
Creating stronger emotional connections with past, current and potential visitors truly defines and separates authentic and genuine destinations from the pack.
It’s not easy accomplishing this feat, as travelers are overwhelmed with targeted messages 24-7. So, we sought the true essence of what will resonate with visitors for years to come. Backed by research, we submit that what you are about to
experience accomplishes our brand mission. Sit back and enjoy!
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
YEAR IN REVIEW4:00 PM - 4:25 PM
REPUTATION MANAGEMENT THE SOULFUL JOURNEY4:25 PM - 5:00 PM
Kelly MillerPresident & CEO at Visit Huntington Beach
Peter RiceGeneral Manager at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
Highlighting key accomplishments, research, trends, and strategic initiatives from the past year at Visit Huntington Beach, as well as a look at what’s on the horizon for the coming year.
Todd SkeltonWest Coast Sr. Advertising Sales Manager, DMOat TripAdvisor
Monitoring your online reputation on TripAdvisor is critical for hospitality businesses today. Todd offers advice on how to build a better online reputation on the world’s largest travel site. Learn how to enhance your business website and TripAdvisor listing using free tools; maintain a positive reputation while responding to guest reviews and implementing strategies to gain beneficial reviews.
Sponsored by Alpha & Omega
Susan ThomasChief Marketing Officer at Visit Huntington Beach
Ryan ThompsonVice President of Growth at The Atkins Group
Jayme LeGrosGroup Account Director at The Atkins Group
After extensive research and exploration, Visit Huntington Beach is excited to reveal the fresh new destination brand for Surf City USA.
5:10 PM - 6:00 PM
THE SOULFUL JOURNEYRECEPTION
Enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail & hors d’oeuvres on the Paséa Hotel & Spa Ocean Lawn.
Sponsored by The Atkins Group
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
SURF CITY USA SUPERSTAR AWARDSponsored by Paséa Hotel & SpaTodd Skelton has worked with
TripAdvisor for over six years and is based in Santa Cruz, CA. His territory spans four western states where he works primarily with larger DMO’s. Prior to TripAdvisor, Todd worked for Kayak.com. In his free time, Todd enjoys surfing and hiking with his family.
President & CEO Visit Huntington Beach