March 2009 - Member eNewsletter

New Online MAP

Please feel free to use and link to our new walking map and area map that are now posted on the AOCVCB Web site and convention microsites.  Both are available to be downloaded in color or black and white.  These maps will also be distributed at the Anaheim Convention Center Center during major meetings and events.

REGISTER TODAY!!! To Become a Certified Tourism Ambassador!

Visit CTANetwork.com and register for one of our upcoming CTA training classes beginning March 18, 2009.  Click on schedule of classes, Click on HOME and then select Anaheim/Orange County to register for a future class.  Be part of this nationally recognized certification program and acknowledge your expert ability as an Anaheim/Orange County Tourism Ambassador. Congratulations to Andy Liu from the Doubletree Guest Suites Anaheim Resort/Convention Center our first FRONTLINE Certified Tourism Ambassador!

Meeting & Event Planning moves ONLINE!!

While our 2009 Meeting & Event Planning Guide is still in circulation, this will be the Bureau's final version of this print publication.  Meeting Planners are clear with their request and need for more and more online resource tools.  The Anaheimoc.org/meetings offers Meeting Planners complete, current and thorough information throughout their event planning process.  Now is the time to incorporate Web advertising and upgrade your listing on the AOCVCB site as part of your overall marketing efforts.  For more opportunities and to secure ad space now with proven results, contact Christina Dawson.

Have any job openings that need to be filled?  Need a new job?

Don't forget to visit our AOCVCB JOB POSTING BOARD for the most recent job opportunities in Anaheim/Orange County.  Bureau members are encouraged to post all opportunities for F/T, P/T jobs on our Web site.  This benefit is included with  your annual member dues and provides great exposure to our vast tourism community.  Please email a brief description of the job, title, and resume submission/contact information to Sandy Tock, Membership Services Coordinator.

KEEP AMERICA MEETING!

We signed the petition "Keep America Meeting". We are asking you to sign this petition to help us reach our goal of 1,000,000 signatures. We care deeply about this cause, and hope you will support our efforts.