Upcoming Entrepreneur Workshop on Adventure Tourism will be held July 21st – 22nd at Buckhorn State Resort Park located near Hazard Kentucky.   Information can be found at http://trailsrus.com/atconference09/

The cost is just $20 and includes refreshments of cookies, brownies, soda and coffee during breaks both days, a big cookout of BBQ spare ribs and grilled chicken Tuesday night plus a continental breakfast of ham & sausage biscuits, fruit, danish, muffins, coffee & juice Wednesday morning.

Presentations will include:

·         ATV, Lodging & Much More – Offering the full package in West Virginia
·         Entrepreneurship for the Public Good
·         Wildlife Brings Big Dollars to Communities
·         Economic Impact of Hatfield & McCoy Trails
·         Making an Economic Impact through Adventure Tourism
·         Combining Lodging, Canoeing & Food:  Unique Marketing Strategies
·         Developing a County-wide Adventure Tourism Park System
·         Starting a Business that Combines Horses with Elk
·         Starting Your Own Hunting Guide Service
·         How to Make Money by Climbing the Wall
·         Case Study:  Finding Funding for Cabins and Other Adventure Tourism Initiatives
·         Hatfield & McCoy ATV Trails:    Marketing Makes It Happen!  Make it happen for you!
·         Adventure Tourism Signage Initiative

The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources will be offering free elk tours both Tuesday night following the cookout and Wednesday morning before the sessions start.  Do sign up so we will know how many vans will be needed.

Lodging is limited at Buckhorn State Resort Park so make your reservations early and do
let them know you will be attending the Adventure Tourism Entrepreneur Workshop.

Buckhorn State Resort Park Lodge
www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/bk/
4441 KY Highway 1833
Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606)398-7510     or (800) 325-0058

This workshop has been made possible through a flexi-grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Kentucky Department of Local Government.

Other lodging available nearby include:

Cathy’s (2) Lakefront Cabins
Where: Buckhorn Lake (near the lodge)
Description: Each cabin has 2 bedrooms, fully furnished kitchen, bathroom, washer & dryer, living room with fireplace and outdoor grill. All amenities included excluding food. Will rent nightly, weekly, or monthly.
For reservations and pricing:
606-439-8111 or 606-438-3030
Americas Best Value Inn
www.americasbestvalueinn.com
359 Morton Boulevard
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4777

Hampton Inn & Suites
www.hamptoninn.com
70 Morton Boulevard
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-0902

Guesthouse Inn & Suites
192 Corporate Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 487-0595

Super 8 Motel
www.super8.com
125 Village Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-8888

Debby Spencer
WMTH Corporation
P.O. Box 51153
Bowling Green, KY 42102
(270)792-5300 Cell
(270)781-6858 Work
Trailsrus.com

Cards can be mailed to David at 114 Stonehedge Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 or . . .

You can send him an e-greeting!   Go to this site:  UK email Greeting site

Once there…scroll mid-way down that page and you’ll see “Send an e greeting” button…click on that and fill out the requested info.
David’s Room # is 216 f

Bills that were passed by the General Assembly and have been sent onto the Governor to be signed into law can be read at:

House Bill 3

House Bill 4

KTC’s Summer Outing is at beautiful Lake Barkley this year on August 5-6.   Lake Barkley has undergone a recent renovation and is considered one of the most beautiful state parks anywhere.    We have an excellent line-up of sessions to take place as well as a cook-out, games, a sunset houseboat cruise and hospitality planned.   Blue Grass Tours is offering the option of group transportation to the outing, so check out their package plan. Please join us!  Click here for more information

Schedule & Registration Form

Ride With Blue Grass Tours

Marcia Eblen has passed along that if you are on Facebook there is a group Support KY Horses that you can join and sign a petition to support video slots legislation or just simply keep up with the issues surrounding the horse industry. http://gopetition.com/online/27890. Or if you are a Twitter follower you can find the info on their Twitter page at www.twitter.com/SupportKYHorses.

BOWLING GREEN, KY – The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP), an international accreditation program developed by the Washington, DC based Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). In earning the DMAP accreditation, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) communicate to their community, buyers and potential visitors that their DMO has attained a significant measure of excellence.

“Attaining membership in this highly regarded group of accredited DMO’s is truly a milestone for our organization,” said BGACVB Executive Director Vicki Fitch.  “We are very pleased to be recognized in the destination marketing community for providing outstanding services in accordance with international standards and benchmarks in this field.”  Bowling Green joins the Louisville, Lexington and Paducah CVB’s in earning this distinction throughout Kentucky.

“By applying for and receiving the DMAP accreditation, the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has demonstrated a commitment to quality programs and services,” said Christine Shimasaki, CDME, DMAP Board Chair. “We are proud to recognize these organizations for their achievement. These DMOs’ operations and business practices have conformed to 16 domains ranging from governance to sales to innovation. Their accreditation underscores their dedication to providing exceptional leadership and commitment to the professionalism to DMOs across the globe.”

DMAP accreditation standards cover a wide variety of topics including governance, finance, management, human resources, technology, visitor services, groups services, sales, communications, membership, brand management, destination development, research/market intelligence, innovation and stakeholder relationships.

DMAP is an independent international accreditation body and a leader in defining quality and performance issues in the destination marketing. 93 DMOs are now accredited. For additional information on DMAP visit www.destinationmarketing.org.

Marketing Director
Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

The CVB is the destination marketing organization for Bowling Green / Warren County and is seeking a marketing/advertising professional to join their team. Sample duties include production of an annual Visitor’s Guide; media buying/negotiating; production of national ads, billboards, brochures, flyers, direct mail, Web site maintenance; development of an annual marketing plan; coordination of a visitor information television show; conduct research to evaluate marketing effectiveness; and manage staff & operations at the information center kiosk inside the Corvette Museum. Required qualifications: Degree in marketing, advertising or related field and/or related experience; proficient skills with programs including Photoshop, InDesign, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; ability to effectively communicate through writing & verbally; ability to make sales calls; web design experience a plus; ability to work in a team environment yet be self-motivated and able to work independently; ability to prioritize & multitask; identify opportunities & see them through implementation.  Competitive compensation/benefits to commensurate with experience.

Send resume before July 15 to Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 352 Three Springs Rd., Bowling Green, KY  42104 or bgacvbjobs@gmail.com.

CONVENTION AND EVENT COORDINATOR, Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Full-time, entry-level position to begin August 2009.
QUALIFICATIONS: B.A. or B.S. in public relations, marketing or related field.  Ability to multi-task and possess excellent communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist executive director in organizing and promoting events in Murray, Ky. Will recruit and book events in the area as well as write press releases, solicit advertising/sponsorships, design flyers/brochures, perform administrative duties, assist in planning/executing Freedom Fest.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2009
TO APPLY: Send resume with references to Erin Carrico, Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau, 201 South 4th Street, Murray, KY  42071

Please click below to access current member list.

KTC Members as of June 8, 2009

Kentucky Tourism Council’s 2009 Media Auction is currently seeking donations.  All donations we receive will be auctioned to our members June 29-July 30.  If you are interested in donating please fill out the form below and return it to us by June 15, 2009.

Donation Form

For more information, please contact the Megan at 502.223.8687 or megantubbs@tourky.com