CTTC January Commission/Marketing Meeting

and

CTTC Destination Day

Save the Date

January 27-28, 2009

St. Regis San Francisco
125 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.284.4000

For Commissioners, Staff and Consultants:
Please RSVP (if you haven’t already) to Bianca Williams at 916.319.5404 or bwilliams@visitcalifornia.com, if you are planning to participate. An accurate count ensures that pertinent meeting materials reach you.

Public Notice:
No RSVP notice or registration is required to attend this meeting.  Members of the public may attend or speak at the meeting. Any RSVP is voluntary and is not a requirement for attendance at any Commission meeting. All persons may attend the meeting regardless of whether he or she signs in, registers or RSVPs.

The meeting is accessible to the physically disabled.  A person who needs disability-related accommodations or modifications in order to participate in the meeting shall make a request no later than five (5) working days before the meeting to the Board by contacting Matthew Sabbatini at 916.319.5401 or sending a written request for that person at the CTTC address of 980 Ninth Street, Suite 480, Sacramento, California, 95814. Requests for further information should be directed to Matthew Sabbatini at the same address and telephone number.

Schedule:

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

8:30 - 12:30 pm
CTTC Destination Day Forum
Where: St. Regis Hotel

We invite you to attend the second annual CTTC Partner Day Forum, to be held on Tuesday, January 27 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm at the San Francisco St. Regis Hotel. This day is strictly reserved for our current CVB partners and other partners that have an interest in extending their marketing efforts into the international arena.

You will have the opportunity to meet and hear from each of the seven CTTC international office representatives (Australia, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, Mexico, South Korea, and China.) They will review their 08/09 programming, share new in-country market research and give you a snapshot of their future marketing strategies. We hope that sharing this information and key initiatives for each country will help you understand our international marketing efforts moving forward, and encourage you to collaborate in the future.

We have formatted the partner day slightly different from last year. The morning will start off with breakfast and networking, followed by presentations given by CTTC’s international representatives, and a question & answer session. Please note that partner day will also be followed by a reception from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. (location to be determined), that you are invited to attend along with CTTC international office representatives and staff.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to partnerday@visitcalifornia.com. Please respond by January 6, 2009 to reserve your space.

12:30 – 3:30 pm
California Welcome Center Meeting
WHERE: St. Regis Hotel

3:30 – 5:00 pm
Rural Tourism and California Welcome Center Meeting
WHERE: St. Regis Hotel

4:00 – 6:00 pm
Executive Committee Meeting
WHERE: California Academy of Sciences

The nine members of the Executive Committee automatically include the three officers. The Executive Committee acts on behalf of the full Commission to approve operations items, providing the full Commission more time to discuss CTTC programs and activities. Only Commissioners may be members of the Executive Committee.

6:00 – 8:30 pm
California Tourism Industry Reception
WHERE: California Academy of Sciences

Personal Invitation to arrive early January.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Commission/Marketing Meeting
WHERE: St. Regis Hotel

The 37-member CTTC is composed of individuals from all 12 regions of California. Members represent five principal industry sectors: Accommodations, Restaurants and Retail, Attractions and Recreation, Transportation and Travel Services, and the Passenger Car Rental Industry. Twenty-four of the commissioners are elected by the approximately 5,000 assessed California businesses; 12 are appointed by the governor; and the 37th is the California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency Secretary.

The number of seats for each industry sector changes based on assessment revenue. Currently, Accommodations holds 13 seats, Restaurants and Retail holds three seats, Attractions and Recreation holds two seats, Transportation and Travel Services holds one seat, and the Passenger Car Rental Industry holds five seats. The other 12 seats are established by region.

The statewide Marketing Advisory Committee provides input in developing the marketing plan and directs CTTC marketing efforts on behalf of the full Commission.

Hotel Details

St. Regis San Francisco
125 Third Street
San Francisco, CA  94103
415.284.4000

For hotel reservations, please call 1.877.787.3447 or for online reservations click here to receive our group rate of $279.

If you have questions, please contact Matthew Sabbatini at 916.319.5401 or e-mail at msabbatini@visitcalifornia.com.
Thank you!

2009 Commission Meeting Dates:

• April 27-28 2009, Sacramento, CA - Hyatt Regency
• October 2009, (Dates and location to be announced)