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Meeting Programs
Meeting Dates
What is D:GP?
Benefits of a D:GP Membership
Contact Information

Newsletter

Membership form PDF

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Meeting Programs

03/12/08

Partners and Packages

When: Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Where: The Benedum, 719 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Hosted by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust - Joi Brook and Pam Cain.

Time: 9:00 AM Networking - 9:30 AM Meeting.

RSVP by April 4th to Kris Piscatelli via e-mail at info@pittsburghdestinations.com.

2008 TENATIVE DESTINATION: GREATER PITTSBURGH
MEETING LOCATIONS

April 9 Partnerships and Packages
9 AM – CULTURAL DISTRICT
BENEDUM CENTER

May 14 Bonnie Budzowski, Motivational Speaker
9 AM – BUTLER COUNTY
RESIDENCE INN CRANBERRY

June 11 Lindsay Totten, Botanical Gardens of Western PA Update
9 AM – GATEWAY CLIPPER FLEET

July 9 How To Make a Winning Profile Sheet
9 AM – FOUR POINTS SHERATON

August 13 NTA Update
3 PM – PITTSBURGH CLO

September 10 AAA – Myrna Blanda - tenative
9 AM - HILTON GARDEN INN

October 8 Nominations
9 AM -

November 12 TBD
9 AM –

December 10 Christmas Party
3 PM – THE SYMPHONY - HEINZ HALL

What is D:GP?

The purpose of Destination: Greater Pittsburgh is to create a positive awareness of the Greater Pittsburgh Region among tour companies, group leaders, convention groups, leisure visitors and representatives from other cities; to have the Greater Pittsburgh Region recognized for its superb accommodations, attractions, restaurants, services and location by others in the travel and tourism industry; and to make a positive impact upon those who are considering the Greater Pittsburgh Region as part of their future visitation plans.

Benefits of a D:GP Membership

• Web site Listing - Your organization is included in our web site www.pittsburghdestinations.com on a complimentary basis.
• Monthly Meetings - These meetings provide you with opportunities to network, learn more about the industry through featured monthly speakers, special programs and spotlights on member companies/organizations. You also have an opportunity to distribute marketing materials to the membership at these meetings.
• Marketing Materials- a free listing in all marketing materials produced and out to tour operators, group leaders and other prospective customers. Additional opportunities exist to advertise in D:GP marketing materials that give your organization added exposure.
• Marketing Events - Your organization will benefit from D:GP's participation in multiple trade show and yearly Sales Blitz or Familiarization Tour.
• Monthly Newsletter - The newsletter will provide industry updates and focus on information shared during our meetings, with the chance for you to advertise member discounts at your own facility.

Contact Information

President - Heidi Overmeier: 412-461-0500; heidi@kennywood.com
Vice President – Becky Rickard: 412-316-8200, rrickard@ppt.org
Treasurer: Bryan Welty: 412-922-8100; dosgtr@lodgian.com
Secretary: Aimee Plotz: 412-323-7235; aimee.plotz@aviary.org
Membership – JR Shaw: 412-281-0482; john.shaw@visitpittsburgh.com

Administrator: Kris Piscatelli: 724-941-1779; info@pittsburghdestinations.com

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