2024 February 16 Tourism Committee Meeting

Expectations of Commitment:

1. Meeting Schedule:
   • One-hour long meeting held virtually once per month.
   • Potentially in-person meetings quarterly at most, especially during events.
2. Planning and Execution:
   • Develop a timeline and establish next steps for each selected idea.
   • Determine the necessary actions to sustain selected ideas and projects.
3. Contribution to Marketing Materials:
   • Contribute to Teams Picture folder by uploading pictures suitable for promotional and marketing materials.
4. Active Participation:
   • Members are expected to actively participate in discussions, contribute ideas, and support the implementation of agreed-upon initiatives.
5. Attendance:
   • Attendance at monthly virtual meetings is crucial to maintaining momentum and ensuring progress.

1. Continued Collaboration on the 5 & Dime – Convoy on 5 & Dime:
   • Coordinate efforts to enhance the 5 & Dime experience, fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
2. Hopewell Fall Community Event (Take the Place of Hooray for Hopewell):
   • Develop and execute plans for a compelling fall community event, considering the objectives of the former "Hooray for Hopewell" event.
3. Hospitality & Tourism Week Initiative:
   • Explore and implement activities to celebrate Hospitality & Tourism Week, showcasing the importance of these sectors to our community.
4. Brand Center Proposal: Connect RVA with Us via a River Boat Excursion:
   • Advance the proposal to connect RVA with our region through a captivating river boat excursion, highlighting the unique attractions and experiences.
5. Brand Center Proposal: Create More Art with a Mural Project- Tourism Draw:
   • Develop plans for a mural project aimed at enhancing tourism appeal, adding vibrancy, and showcasing local artistry.
6. Travel Packages:
   • Explore the creation of travel packages to attract visitors, highlighting the diverse offerings of our region.
7. Press Tour Coordination:
   • Organize press tours to generate positive publicity, collaborating with the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) and media outlets.Expectations of Commitment:
   • Meeting Schedule:
     • One-hour long meeting held virtually once per month.
     • Potentially in-person meetings quarterly at most, especially during events.
   • Planning and Execution:
     • Develop a timeline and establish next steps for each selected idea.
     • Determine the necessary actions to sustain selected ideas and projects.
   • Contribution to Marketing Materials:
     • Contribute to Teams Picture folder by uploading pictures suitable for promotional and marketing materials.
   • Active Participation:
     • Members are expected to actively participate in discussions, contribute ideas, and support the implementation of agreed-upon initiatives.
   • Attendance:
     • Attendance at monthly virtual meetings is crucial to maintaining momentum and ensuring progress.
   • Goals of Tourism Committee:
   • Continued Collaboration on the 5 & Dime – Convoy on 5 & Dime:
     • Coordinate efforts to enhance the 5 & Dime experience, fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
   • Hopewell Fall Community Event (Take the Place of Hooray for Hopewell):
     • Develop and execute plans for a compelling fall community event, considering the objectives of the former "Hooray for Hopewell" event.
   • Hospitality & Tourism Week Initiative:
     • Explore and implement activities to celebrate Hospitality & Tourism Week, showcasing the importance of these sectors to our community.
   • Brand Center Proposal: Connect RVA with Us via a River Boat Excursion:
     • Advance the proposal to connect RVA with our region through a captivating river boat excursion, highlighting the unique attractions and experiences.
   • Brand Center Proposal: Create More Art with a Mural Project- Tourism Draw:
     • Develop plans for a mural project aimed at enhancing tourism appeal, adding vibrancy, and showcasing local artistry.
   • Travel Packages:
     • Explore the creation of travel packages to attract visitors, highlighting the diverse offerings of our region.
   • Press Tour Coordination:
     • Organize press tours to generate positive publicity, collaborating with the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) and media outlets.