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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCH-OCVB minutes 101602 pg 3It was reported by Mr. Blake that "Pathways to Successful Meetings" familiarization tour proved to be very successful with twenty -five meeting planners in attendance. Linda Ekeland. Director of Sales, conducted the FAM tour and reported that she had received two requests for proposals as a result of the event. Mr. Blake reported that Patty Griffin, Communications Director, had contacted representatives from Orange County lodging accommodations inquiring what measures the properties were taking regarding "Green Hospitality." There were several responses from local accommodations and it was determined that some were using some conservation measures at their properties. As a service to our industry partners Tips and Tidbits of information on "Green Hospitality will he featured in future Bureau's E- newsletters. Mr. Blake updated Board Members on the online reservations issue. WORLDRES.com has been selected for use in Orange County as an electronic reservations service. WORLDRES.com is the largest global reservations system used today in the tourism industry. In the next two to three months a template for reservations will be added onto the Bureau's web site. WORLDRES.com would then be available for use by visitors to make reservations at Orange County accommodations. Mr. Blake reported he had met with Cal Horton, Chapel Hill Town Manager, regarding the on- street parking spaces immediately in front of the building. The request for special metered parking as approved by the Visitors Bureau Board at its August meeting was sent in writing to Mr. Horton. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Woods reported on the distribution and sale of Chapel Hiil/Ocange County Visitors Bureau publications within Orange County and outside of the county. Mr. Blake presented a verbal overview of the reciprocal agreement with the Durham and Raleigh Bureaus outlining the distribution of visitor information in the Triangle. After discussion by Board Members, Mr. Cazev made a motion to sell visitor guides and other publications to Oran e Counts businesses (excluding accommodations and attractions and other visitor industry businesses) at cost and to sell to anyone outside of Orange County for an amount including cost and mark-u to be determined by Mr. Blake. Mr. Walters seconded the motion. With all Board Members in agreement the motion was carried. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Woods reported on the MedAccom Hotel Program. The program is designed to assist patients at area hospitals find suitable lodging. The Orange County Lodging Association is researching the program to better advise local hoteliers in making their decision on whether the program would be appropriate for their properties. After discussion it was decided that the Board should take no action at this time.