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Communities Extend Pact to Promote Local Tourism
The Manitowoc and Two Rivers city councils, along with the Manitowoc
Area Visitor and Convention Bureau Board, agreed Tuesday during a
meeting at the J.E. Hamilton Community House in Two Rivers to renew
a joint-services agreement between the three parties...article.
Taking Advantage of Lake Michigan
Tourism officials stressed the economic benefits of Lake Michigan, Thursday
May 12, 2011 at the Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau's 13th annual
Tourism Breakfast. Tourism was a $120 million business in Manitowoc County
in 2010, and taking advantage of Lake Michigan experiences can bring in even
more money. That was the principal message presented by...read more
Reaffirming a Tourism Partnership That Works
During the month of April, the city councils of Manitowoc and Two Rivers,
plus the board of directors of the Manitowoc Area Visitor and Convention
Bureau, have each indicated a desire to "re-up" the joint services agreement
for area tourism promotion that has now been in place for nearly five years...
entire story.
Manitowoc Area Tourism Group Hires PR Firm To Help
Spread The Word
The Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau has hired Armadillo
Marketing, led by Carla Minsky, to assist with its public relations program.
Priorities will include refining the brand image of the area, creating a new
web site, and assisting with e-marketing and publicity. Minsky's client
roster is dominated by tourism clients, including...read more
2010 Wisconsin Fall Tourism Convention Brought Tourism Industry to Manitowoc
Tourism organizations and businesses from throughout Wisconsin gathered
in Manitowoc November 4-5, 2010 for the 15th Annual Wisconsin Fall Tourism
Convention. The convention, themed "Anchors Aweigh to Success" featured...
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2011 Digital Photo Contest
The Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau (MAVCB) invites you to
participate in the Third Annual Digital Photo Contest. Our contest is open
to both amateur and professional photographers. Submitted photos will be
added to our digital photo library and will be used in a variety of MAVCB
promotional efforts including its annual Port Cities Discovery Guide. Help
us showcase our stunning lakeshore location!
Click here for photo contest details
Click here to see our 2010 MAVCB Photo Contest winners!
MAVCB/VIC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
You Don't Want to Miss This Opportunity!
Our advertising works! And yours will too! The Wisconsin Department
of Tourism reports that visitor expenditures for 2009 in Manitowoc County
are nearly $119.3 million, an important part of our economy!
Working together as partners is important to the growth and success of
the Manitowoc Area tourism industry. There is no better way to achieve this
success than by working closely with the Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention
Bureau as a VIC Marketing Partner.
Your investment with the MAVCB translates into significant benefits for you and your business:
- Your brochure distributed at the Manitowoc Visitor Information Center.
The VIC greets approximately 30,000 visitors annually.
- Your brochure distributed at the Carferry docks in Manitowoc and Ludington, Michigan
- Your restaurant menus will be displayed in the VIC. If you serve fish on Fridays, your business will be listed in the popular Friday Night Fish Fries Flyer.
- Participation and advertising opportunities in the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Discovery Guide. The "Official" Manitowoc County Lure Book and response piece to all MAVCB advertising and visitor information requests.
- Increased visibility with the interactive on-line Discovery Guide with active links back to your site.
- FREE 30-word listing on the www.manitowoc.info website.
- Banner ads and link opportunities on the www.manitowoc.info website
- Port Cities Visitor Savings Coupon Program, that promotes added features and benefits for your business
- FREE Prospect List of qualified leads from visitor inquiries generated from our advertising; available upon request.
- Updated Manitowoc County Calendar of Events emailed to you monthly with the opportunity to list your "visitor-related" special events.
- Relocation Welcome Packets distributed to walk-ins and e-mail requests.
We look forward to working with you. Please call the MAVCB (920) 686-3070, and ask for Jason or Karen for more details about the Marketing Partner Package program.
2011 MAVCB Marketing Partnership Package
** Package includes a free listing in the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Discovery Guide
MANITOWOC - TWO RIVERS LODGING TAX COLLECTORS: Free**
LODGING PROPERTIES OUTSIDE OF MANITOWOC: Call for more information
CAMPING: Base Fee: $82.50
Hook Ups: $2.20/per site
Primitive: $1.10-per site
NOT-FOR PROFIT ATTRACTIONS: $135** flat fee for all professional service including displays.
FOR-PROFIT ATTRACTIONS: Rate structure calculated at a set per person fee. Call for more information.)
OTHER BUSINESS AND RETAIL: $220**
BUSINESS CARDS: $50 (We reserve the right to determine qualification of business card partners.)
SLATWALL AND FREE STANDING DISPLAY: (Call for more information.)
MAVCB STAFF
President
Jason Ring
Administrative Assistant
Karen D. Yelmene
Events & Website Coordinator
Joan Emmett
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