DCI Client Showcase:

“Best New Experiences

in 2010”

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2. Valuable Resource: Diverse client list equates to endless story ideas

3. Talented Team: Seven experienced tourism place marketers

International: Dubai

•1. NEW BURJ KHALIFA OBERVATON DECK- Be ‘At The Top’ of the world’s tallest building- Building will house world’s first Armani Hotel

2. NEW CRUISE TERMINAL IN FEBRUARY 2010- Ability to handle four cruise ships at once- Building will showcase Dubai’s maritime heritage

3. DUBAI DESERT CONSERVATION RESERVERECEIVES ‘GREEN’ RECOGNITION- Sustainable tourism industry leaders named the reserve as the leading model for ecotourism development in the Middle East

International: Colombia

1. THE ONLY RISK IS WANTING TO STAY! - NY Times Top 31 places visit in 2010 - USA Today Destinations to watch in 2010- Concierge.com 2010 ‘It’ List

2. ECOTOURISM IN MAMANVANA NATURAL RESERVE – 600 ACRES OF ADVENTURE- From the Caribbean Sea to the Sierra Nevadaof Santa Marta, hike, bike, paddle in this eco wonderland

3. NEW MUSEO DEL CARIBE - Opened late 2009. Explores Colombian Caribbean

environmental, historical, socio-cultural themes

4. CHICAMOCA CANYON- Natural wonders, monuments, outdoor adventure

International: Peru

1. PERU’S 1ST RELAIS & CHATEAUX PROPERTY- Inkaterra La Casona, Cusco’s first luxury boutique hotel

2. ANNUAL PERUVIAN WINE FESTIVAL MARCH 8 – 15, 2010- In Ica, Peru’s viticulture capital- celebration of Peruvian food and drink- FREE!

3. NEW “VOLUNTOURISM” OPPORTUNITIES- GAP Adventures: Project Cuszco Kids- GAP Adventures: Project Peru

International: Tasmania, Australia

1. NEW DESIGNER ACCOMMODATION

- The Pavilions, Moorilla Estate

- Saffire Freycinet

2. GOLF, WHISKEY & FLY FISHING

- Burgeoning distillery industry: Lark, Helleyers Rd, Nant

- New Lost Farm Course at Barnbougle Dunes

- Fly fishing, guided hikes, paddling

3. MONA – MUSEUM OF OLD & NEW ART- Australia’s largest privately funded museum- House $100 million valued collection from

Ancient Egypt antiquities to contemporary Australian artwork.

International: Greater Toronto, Canada

1. TORONTO IS PUTTING ON ‘THE RITZ’- New Ritz Carlton in city’s Fashion and DesignDistrict

2. NEW THOMPSON HOTEL- First Thompson property outside the U.S.

3. CHINA’S TERRACOTTA ARMY STORM TORONTO JUNE 26, 2010 – JANUARY 2, 2011

- Contents of China’s legendary first emperor make their Canadian debut at Royal OntarioMuseum

4. HARRY POTTER – THE EXHIBITIONAPRIL 9 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 - Ontario Science Centre hosts authentic artifacts

and artistry from the legendary film series

Domestic: Acoma Pueblo, NM

1. PREMIERE NATIVE AMERICAN LIVING CULTURE EXPERIENCE- Longest continuously inhabited community in North America and only Native American Native Trust Site

2. NEW SKY CITY CULTURAL CENTER EXHIBIT OPENS APRIL 2010- Acoma Ollas: Form, Function & Beauty

3. NEW SUN & SKY NATURAL AMPHITHEATRE- New Mexico’s first green outdoor concert venue

4. SURROUNDING ATTRACTIONS- El Malpais National Monument - Albuquerque - Grants Mining Museum - Santa Fe- Historic Route 66 - Gallup

Domestic: California

1. 100th ANNIVERSARY OF CALIFORNIA’S ICONIC HIGHWAYS- 1910 California’s State Highway Act was signed- Heralded the development of iconic Redwood

Highway, Highway 1 and Interstate 101

2. UP-AND-COMING WINE & BEER REGIONS- Anderson Valley, Mendocino County- Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail- Monterey County Wine Country- Temecula Valley, Southern California- San Diego Brew Pubs

3. AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIAMAY 16 – 23, 2010- Largest cycling race in North America- Lifestyle festival at each race leg finish

Domestic: Upstate NY’s Finger Lakes Wine Country

1. MARK TWAIN 2010 CELEBRATIONS

- 175th Anniversary of Samuel Clemens Birth- 125th Anniversary of release of The Adventures of

Huckleberry Finn

Themed events throughout the year

2. MAY IS RIESLING MONTH- Month-long celebration of the region’s signature drop: www.rieslingrocks.com

3. NEW TRAVEL APP- For Blackberry, Droid, iPhone allowing easy social media interaction for consumers

4. INAUGURAL GLASSFEST MAY 27 – 31, 2010

Domestic: Massachusetts

1. WHAT’S NEW IN BOSTON- Design/Architecture Tours- The Ames Hotel: 113-room boutique property

2. SUMMER COASTAL ADVENTURES- ·Hike “The Knob” in Quissett Harbor, Falmouth- Bike Nantucket Island- Whale Watching in Newport

3. BERKSHIRE FARM TO TABLE CHEFS- Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge - Chef Brian - Brix Wine Bar, Pittsfield - Chef Daire Rooney - Chocolate Springs Cafe, Lenox –

Chef/Owner Joshua Needleman

Domestic: Greater Miami, FL

1. INAUGURAL MUSEUM MONTH – MAY 2010- 15+ Miami’s top museums offer special

admission deals and value-added offers

2. NEW HOTELS- Tempo Miami - Hotel Urbano- Dream South Beach - Daddy O Hotel

3. NEW EASY SOBE ACCESS FROM MIA

- New bus route connects Miami International Airport with South Beach; just $2.35, 30 mins

4. NEW OFFICIAL $1M WIZARD OF OZ EXHIBITMIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSUEM- The Wizard of Oz Educational Exhibit- Interactive exhibition sanctioned by Warner Bros

Domestic: Park City, UT

1. WINTER 2009/10 SEASON UPDATES- Newly reopened Park City Museum after $8.9M revamp

- The Spa at Stein Erikson Lodge expansion- Public access to exclusive ‘Talisker Private Club Lifestyle” with new Talisker on Main restaurant

2. UTAH’S FIRST DISTILLERY SINCE PROHIBITION- Highwest Distillery opened on historic Main Street in late 2009, producing Rye Whiskey and Vodka

- World’s only ski in/ski out distillery- Alpine cuisine dining experience

3. VALUE PROMOTIONS

- QuickSTART: ski free on day of arrival- Ski Free/Stay Free accommodation packages

Domestic: Portland, OR

1. PORTLAND FOOD CARTS- Strong food cart movement, over 400 across

the city featuring diverse cuisine

2. HOUSE SPIRITS WHISKEY- Unique Oregon brand of American Whiskey

3. NEW HOOD RIVER COUNTY WINE REGION- New winery tasting rooms- Outdoor adventure opportunities in wine country

Domestic: Greater Williamsburg, VA

1. BEHIND THE SCREAMS: A ROLLER COASTER EXPERIENCE AT BUSCH GARDENS - Go behind the scenes as well as ride all of

The Park’s rollercoasters: Alpengeist, Apollo’s Chariot, Loch Ness Monster and Griffon

2. NEW EXHIBIT AT JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT-- Werowocomoco: Seat of Power exhibt opens

May 15, 2010- Features artifacts from Virginia’s Native

American history

3. REVOLUTIONARY CITY: THE STAMP ACT” NEW SCENES AT COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG- Relive the infamous protest of the 1765 tax

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