GBCVB - February 2020 Member Newsletter

February 2020 Member Newsletter

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Pamela Frechette - Thank You for your friendship and years of service in our Tourism industry

Pamela Frechette retired on February 6, 2020 following a 28-year career with the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau. Pamela was the Bureau’s Director of Visitor Marketing, overseeing seasonal marketing campaigns, advertising buys, and special promotions such as Dine Out Boston. She played a primary role in the Bureau’s seasonal publications – Boston Overnight and Summer in the City – and as this content went from print publication to digital she led that transition. Pam was awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the City of Boston - Congratulations Pam and we wish you all the best!

North of Boston Marketing Summit

On January 31 Martha Sheridan attended the North of Boston Tourism Summit along with other GBCVB marketing staffers. Pictured here with North of Boston CVB Executive Director Ann Marie Casey (left), and MA Office of Travel & Tourism Executive Director Keiko Orrall, Sheridan participated in a panel discussion focused on the formation of a Tourism Destination Marketing Districts in Massachusetts.

Martha J. Sheridan Elected to Serve as Chair of the Advisory Commission on Travel and Tourism (ACT&T)

Martha J. Sheridan has been elected to serve as Chair of the Advisory Commission on Travel and Tourism (ACT&T). Vice Chair-Elect is Nancy Gardella, Executive Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce. ACT&T is comprised of 30 private and public organizations. The commission develops marketing strategies and recommendations for the promotion of travel and tourism in Massachusetts. Martha follows the legendary Tom Kershaw in this role. Tom will now be ACT&T Chair Emeritus and on behalf of the entire industry we thank him for outstanding leadership and vision over the years.

Membership Orientation - Meet & Greet

Make the Most Out of Your Membership and Meet Fellow Members

Are you looking to maximize your GBCVB Benefits? Join us on Tuesday, March 3rd from 10 - 11am at the GBCVB office (Two Copley Place, Suite 105) to meet some of our team and learn how to make the most out of your Membership. Space is limited. RSVP: [email protected] .

Sales & Destination Services

2020 GBCVB Co-op Meetings Industry Tradeshows & Sales Mission Travel

The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau participates in over 20 industry events per year which are available for member participation. In addition to the events outlined here, the GBCVB sales team will continue to schedule sales missions throughout the year both locally and in key markets. Please contact Maureen Buckley (domestic), Stephanie Pappas (international) or Stacy Thornton (IPW) with feedback, suggestions, and level of interest in joining us. For more information and to participate click here .

GBCVB - March 4th Open House, 4:30-6:30pm

Holiday Inn Express in Quincy, RSVP HERE

Please plan to join us for our March Open House at t he first IHG Dual Brand Property worldwide to combine two lodging types with shared amenities under one roof. The all new Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites is located in the historic City of Presidents, Quincy, MA and only seven miles from downtown Boston. Located across from the North Quincy Station, our Boston Quincy hotel offers easy access to the Boston T subway where guests can explore Faneuil Hall, Fenway Park, Boston Common and Boston’s Seaport District.

GBCVB February Open House -THANK YOU!

Harpoon Beer Hall

Photo Courtesy: Robert Castagna Photography

A BIG! Thank You to Harpoon Brewery and Rita's Catering for hosting our March Open House and to all our Members who joined us for this fun evening! The venue, food and drink were all amazing as well as the Open Catwalks offering tours to guests during the event. Click here for more event photos.

Visitor Marketing Information

Send us Your Menus!

Visitors and locals are ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Easter! Please send your holiday menus to: [email protected] to be featured on our Special Occasion Dining webpage.

School Vacation in BostonUSA

February and April vacation (April 20-24) will be here before you know it! Families will be looking to BostonUSA.com for hotel packages, deals and special events. Send information today through Member Access – The Hub, or send information to: [email protected] .

Get In on Our Blog

Be featured on a BostonUSA.com blog! The GBCVB creates blog calendars based on seasonal events, top things to do, and more! We promote these blogs through both paid and organic digital campaigns across all our social media platforms. See our blog calendar .

Be a Part of ArtWeek

There are 3 main criteria for your event to be a part of ArtWeek , an award-winning spring festival:

Takes place during ten days of ArtWeek (Fri, May 1- Sun, May 10)

Charges no more than $50 per person (many events are free!)

Includes a special ArtWeek twist that is participatory, interactive or offer behind the scenes access to artists

The final application deadline is Friday, February 21 . Click to view the application .

Promote Your Business with Passport to Savings

Get in on this free opportunity to gain additional promotion for your business!

About the Program:

We’ll share your offer through BostonUSA.com, Visitor Information Center, Concierge Desks at Conventions & social campaigns.

Extends across the calendar twice a year! April 1 to October 31 and November 1 – March 31

How to Participate

Offer should be 10% discount or greater value. Consider BOGOs, second child free, etc. Please send offers to: [email protected]

Membership

January New Members - Welcome!

Black Lamb

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse - Seaport

Del's Lemonade

Julia Zhogina Photography

Moxy Boston Downtown

Oyo Rooms

Talulla

The Oyster Club at the Heritage

January Member Renewals - Thank You!

75 Chestnut • AC Hotel Marriott Boston North • Alden Castle - Longwood Venues • Amtrak Downeaster • Antonio’s Bacaro • ATLANTIC PHOTO • Back Bay Events Center • Bastille Kitchen • Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront • Boston Marriott Burlington • Boston Marriott Cambridge • Boston Public Library • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum • Cafe Escadrille

CambridgeSide • Charlesmark Hotel • City Tap House • Del Frisco's Grille - Westwood • Direct Travel • Entertainment Specialists • Exchange • Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel • Fajitas & 'Ritas • Four Seasons Hotel Boston • Ghosts and Gravestones of Boston • Grand • Groton Inn • Harborside Inn Boston

Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport/Chelsea • Hotel Indigo Boston - Newton Riverside • Hourly Oyster House • House of Blues • Inn at Castle Hill • John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse • John Kreis Photography • Kimpton Hotel Marlowe • L'Andana • Legal Oysteria • Mistral • Newbury Boston • Novara • NSA New England • PABU • Pinehills Golf Club • Ristorante Villa Francesca • Savinos Grill • University of Massachusetts Boston - Conference and Event Services • Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority • Your Tour Boston • Yummy Walks

Media & Tourism

Want info on media opportunities and FAM trips, or updates on what’s new in Boston? Email Media Relations at [email protected] to be added to GBCVB Media Leads , What's New and Promotional Opportunities email list.