Jan. 31, 2011

January 31, 2011

This edition sponsored by:

Travel Salem’s exclusive IT support service:
Tobey Computer Services
Computer Support at the Speed of Business

First Wednesday -- Love in the City

Travel Salem
181 High St. NE
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Put a little bit of love in your heart this season! Bring your loved ones to Travel Salem for a heart-warming experience as we feature three local wineries in an exclusive wine tasting event at our Travel Café. Enjoy buttery cheeses from Willamette Valley Cheese Company, shop around for clothing and gift ideas for your loved ones and find information about how to get involved in YWCA’s Women helping Women programs! Plus, come check out our pal, Sal, the famous Golden Pioneer!

Ways to Bloom in Winter

On cold January days that require bundling up, don’t forget we’re on the downswing of winter. The Winter Solstice has come and gone, which means we’re headed for longer days and more exposure to direct sunlight. Keep this in mind when deciding whether to stay in hibernation or wake up! I suggest waking up! Open your front door to a little fresh wintry air and find ways to bloom in the midst of winter, there are so many things to do in our region! Follow the lead of the Helleborus or Christmas Flower who blooms this month in shades like black, wine and berry. Go to The Oregon Garden to visit her and other winter-blooming flowers like red Camelias or the tropical-smelling Daphne Odora. It’s the quieter off-season at The Oregon Garden and the animals know it. This month your companions will be deer, Cedar waxwings, palliated woodpeckers and a rare green heron who comes to soak up the peace — and also eat bullfrogs.

Be like the wildlife and find places where you’ll

First and Second Quarter Reports and 2011-2014 Strategic Plan

Travel Salem’s First & Second Quarter Reports are available for review at TravelSalem.com, as well as the 2011-2014 Strategic Plan.

Questions? Contact Angie Morris, president and CEO at amorris@TravelSalem.com or 503-581-4325, ext. 26.

Join us for Travel Salem 101 – Thursday, February 10th 3:30-5 p.m.

PLACE:          Travel Salem’s Travel Café, 181 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301
DAY:              Thursday, February 10, 2010
TIME:             3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Travel Salem’s members and interested community businesses are invited to join Travel Salem staff for a free session developed to help tourism professionals, visitor-related organizations, and other industry members wanting a better understanding of Travel Salem’s mission, how to get involved in its many opportunities and the potential benefits to your organization or business by partnering with your local destination marketing organization.

The Travel Salem 101 will include:

Taste Oregon 2011 – An Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association Event

February 7, 2011 | Salem Conference Center

Whet your appetite and make plans to attend Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association's Taste Oregon Legislative Reception this February at the Salem Conference Center in Salem, Oregon. This biennial event kicks off the new legislative session by showcasing Oregon's premier cuisine provided by ORLA members from around the state. Restaurant and lodging operators have the unique opportunity to meet some of Oregon's top policy makers who support hospitality and the issues affecting our industry.

Taste Oregon will showcase an array of specialties from

Upcoming Conferences & Events

Travel Salem is hard at work promoting Salem as a conference, meeting, and event destination. We offer diverse services to groups ranging from gathering items for welcome bags to arranging pre- and post-tours to providing on-site visitor information. The services Travel Salem offers is the "frosting on the cake" that ensures a successful event.

Here is a sample of upcoming conferences, meetings and events:

Welcome New & Renewing Members!

Local businesses are experiencing the benefits of the results-oriented marketing opportunities that Travel Salem offers its partners. Check out our newest

Important Upcoming Dates

Don’t miss all the ways you can plug in. Save the following dates on your calendar to make sure you don’t miss out!

  • February 2 - First Wednesday, Travel Cafe, 5-8 p.m.
  • February 10 - Travel Salem 101, Travel Cafe, 3:30-5 p.m. (RSVP REQUIRED)
  • February 17 - Team Salem, YWCA, 12-1:30 p.m.
    (RSVP required. Please contact Debbie McCune at 503-581-4325 ext. 28 or dmccune@TravelSalem.com.)
  • February 21 - Travel Salem Administrative Office closed in observance of President's Day, Travel Cafe open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • March 5 - First Wednesday, Travel Cafe, 5-8 p.m.
  • March 17 - Marketing Exchange Luncheon at Dallas Event Center, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
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