Okaloosa County BOCC — March 24, 2016 — Agenda Packet — reading text

Total PR value over $41,000 (free!) Packet Pg. 39 2.g.a 5 Attachment: II. g. TDC_Marketing_Presentation_3_24 (5398 : Marketing Update (Ed Schroeder))  Gulf to Table High-performing Ads Packet Pg. 40 2.g.a 6 Attachment: II. g. TDC_Marketing_Presentation_3_24 (5398 : Marketing Update (Ed Schroeder))  How do you get involved with Gulf to Table? • Go to the Partner Portal • http://www.emeraldcoastfl.com/partners • Visit ‘Gulf to Table Materials’ • Download logos & our Gulf to Table one-sheeter • Request your Gulf to Table guides and window clings Packet Pg. 41 2.g.a 7 Attachment: II. g. TDC_Marketing_Presentation_3_24 (5398 : Marketing Update (Ed Schroeder))  Add Your Specials & Events • Partner Access • http://www.emeraldcoastfl.com/partners • Login: • Accommodation • Password: EmeraldCoast • Submit the following: • Accommodation information • Restaurant information • Special deal • Event Packet Pg. 42 2.g.a 8 Attachment: II. g. TDC_Marketing_Presentation_3_24 (5398 : Marketing Update (Ed Schroeder))  2.h Tourist Development Council Meeting: 03/24/16 02:00 PM 1540 Miracle Strip Parkway Department: Tourist Development Council Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Category: Information Prepared By: Aida Wilkinson SCHEDULED Initiator: Aida Wilkinson Sponsors: TDC ITEM (ID # 5399) DOC ID: 5399 Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj) Updated: 3/21/2016 4:20 PM by Aida Wilkinson Page 1 Packet Pg. 43  CVB SALES Packet Pg. 44 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  March Trade Show - Update Attendance: approx.: 400 Leisure, Military and DOD Travelers Packet Pg. 45 2 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  Farewell 2015-16 Snowbirds Fort Walton Beach Club - 743 Destin Club – 2,068 Packet Pg. 46 3 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  Midwinter Regatta Approx.: 150 Sailors Packet Pg. 47 4 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  April Trade Show Schedule 2 Packet Pg. 48 5 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  March Groups DeNure Tours – Canada. Final Motor Coach for 2016 – Pelican Beach Resort RADFC Soccer Tournament, Battle By The Beach - Morgans Complex, Summer Place Inn and Other Accommodations Navy – Edwards A.F.B (CA) – Comfort Inn & Suites Woodford CO – Baseball Beach Bash Tournament – Destin West Playground Armature Hamm Radio Convention - Fairgrounds 7 Weddings, 1 Reunion and 2 Tour Groups Packet Pg. 49 6 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  Thank You Packet Pg. 50 7 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  ECCC SALES Packet Pg. 51 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  Past Event – All Sports FCA Breakfast for 1,200 students Awards Banquet for 1,380 Guests Packet Pg. 52 9 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  Past Event – Diamond Cheer & Dance Out of town guests with 2,000 in attendance Packet Pg. 53 10 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  Past Event – Multi-Chamber Expo Destin, Fort Walton Beach & Niceville/Valparaiso Chambers Packet Pg. 54 11 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  Upcoming Event – Athletic Championships’ Grand Championship This cheer & dance competition brings in over 12,000 attendees and their families from across the country. April 2-3, 2016 Packet Pg. 55 12 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  Presentation to Students at UWF Tisha Maraj, Sales & Marketing Manager and Carol Foley, Convention Services Manager recently spoke to students in the Hospitality, Recreation & Resort Management Program at the University of West Florida. Packet Pg. 56 13 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  CMCA 2016 Showcase – March 28 - 30 The Christian Meetings & Conventions Association (CMCA) tradeshow is a reverse tradeshow which means meeting planners are seated at tables, and suppliers are given their profiles. Because the ratio of suppliers to planners is less than 2 to 1, pre set appointments are not necessary. In addition, many quality educational opportunities will abound at CMCA through general sessions, education sessions and the popular round table discussions. Sessions offering CEUs will be available. Packet Pg. 57 14 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha Maraj))  Meeting Spots, Tallahassee, April 19 One-on-One Meetings! Treasure Chest! Tradeshow! Red Carpet Mixer! Great Food! Live Entertainment! Door Prizes! Special drawings for Planners who bring RFPs! Packet Pg. 58 15 2.h.a Attachment: II. h. Sales Update (5399 : Sales Update (Sherry Rushing & Tisha