Welcome to the Stakeholder Corner!

Dear Stakeholders,

Thank you for your support as I transition into the role of Interim President and CEO. I am grateful and honored to have such an amazing opportunity. I'd like to take a moment share a few notables we've had over this past month.

MCCVB was recognized with the Sustainability Advocate Award for 2019 from CalTravel. We received this prestigious award for our industry-leading work that has set an example for inspiring responsible travel. While working to drive the economic benefits of tourism (heads in beds!) it is as equally important to maintain a pristine place for residents to live. Simultaneously, I had the opportunity to showcase Monterey County as a leader in sustainability, as a panelist at IMEX, alongside Positive Impacts. The standing-room only crowd was made up of corporate meeting planners who have been mandated to put on sustainable meetings and events. Talk about huge opportunity for getting heads in beds!

Currently we are working on closing out the first quarter of the fiscal year in preparation for the Quarterly Forum and I look forward to seeing you there and having the opportunity to work with you over the coming months.

-Rob

August Monthly Reports

Group Business Development

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Marketing Communications

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Visitor Services

Marzetti's Member Mentions

GET IT STRAIGHT FROM THE LOCALS!

The Visitors Center at Lake El Estero is great gem filled with information on local businesses. You can even pick up discount cars and coupons for area attractions and restaurants.

Have family or friends coming into town or looking to plan a staycation for yourself? Let one of our friendly Destination Specialists help you book a room through the Lodging Room.

Around the Globe with David Cater

TOUR AND TRAVEL

In this edition, David Cater chats with Chris Etheridge of SLC Travel Marketing about his work to promote Destination Monterey County and the Central Coast in the United Kingdom.

Media Highlights

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Industry News and Events

DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

The Destinations International Foundation is pleased to present its 2019 DestinationNEXT Futures Study, a strategic road map for the next generation of global destination organizations. The technological advancements within our industry are rapidly increasing the pace of change are creating many new opportunities. Destination leaders must continuously look to the future to remain relevant and utilizing this study will support your organization in that effort.