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NOVEMBER 2018

AT A GLANCE

WDVCB NEWSMARKETING NEWSMEMBER NEWSSALES NEWSFESTIVALS & EVENTSOTHER NEWS

To change or add emailaddresses, contact

alexandra@wisdells.com.

Upcoming Meetings

November 5, 2018Festivals Board of Directors12:30-2pm

November 6, 2018Board of Directors8-9:30am

WDVCB NEWS

2019 Board of Directors Election Results

Congratulations to the following individuals elected to the 2019 Boardof Directors. The time and effort they devote to serving the WisconsinDells area is sincerely appreciated.

Accommodation Division

Dana Krueger John KoscielniakSand County Service Co. Grand Marquis Waterpark Hotel70 units or less 71-299 units

Krissy Sigmund John ChastanAmericInn by Wyndham Kalahari Resorts & Conventions71-299 units 300+ units

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All meetings are held inthe WDVCB Board Room,

115 La Crosse Street,unless otherwise noted. Theoutside door will be locked

10 minutes after the start ofeach meeting. If you arrivemore than 10 minutes after

the meeting start time,please pick up the phone for

admittance.

Meeting Update

Click here to view theschedule of upcoming Bureaumeetings under the Meetings& Events Calendar section onMembersNet.

Current BureauLiterature & Vacation

Guide Racks

At this time, the followingBureau marketing collateralis available to memberbusinesses:

2018 Wisconsin DellsVacation Guide®*

Splash on Safety Card (withand without lifeguards)

Water Safety Public ServiceAnnouncement (PSA’s)

Sun Safety Public ServiceAnnouncement (PSA’s)

If you would like a quantityto share with your guests,

the above collateral may bepicked up at our 701 SuperiorStreet entrance, 9am-5pm,Monday - Friday. Please call

and order literature inadvance by contacting

Amanda Rinaldi at (608) 254-8088, ext. 304 or

amanda@wisdells.com.

*Need a display rack to holdthe Bureau's Vacation

Guides? We offer 2 differentsizes, which will

accommodate either 150 or250 guides each,

respectively. For moreinformation, please contact

Katelyn Czuprynko at(608) 254-8088, ext. 332 or

katelyn@wisdells.com.

71-299 units 300+ units

Associate/Visitor Services Divisions

Jon BernanderBank of Wisconsin Dells

Attraction Division

Tom Diehl Pete TollaksenTommy Bartlett Show Wisconsin Deer ParkDirector-at-Large Director-at-Large

Restaurant Division

Mark SchmitzMoosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co.

Bureau Welcomes New Web & Design Manager

Kate Jordan recently joined the team as Web & Design Manager. Inher role, she will play a vital part in researching,creating and managing our web and digitalcontent. Although being new to the Wisconsin Dellsarea, she’s no stranger within the state itself. Katewas born and raised in southern Wisconsin andbrings multiple years of graphic design experienceto the team.

Please join us in welcoming Kate to the WDVCB!

MARKETING NEWS

Don't Forget to Sign up for 2018Black Friday & Holiday Deals Program on wisdells.com

The Bureau will again be advertising Black Friday & Holiday Dealsonline through an interactive media campaign that will link customersdirectly to wisdells.com and a specific Holiday Deals page. The Bureauemailed out the solicitation on October 17th, but you can stilltake advantage of this FREE and highly visible opportunity by listingyour Black Friday and/or Holiday Deals on wisdells.com. Both onlineand in-store offers are acceptable.

If you would still like to participate, please contact Katelyn Czuprynkoat (608) 254-8088, ext. 332 or katelyn@wisdells.com by November 14,2018.

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Area Events

Click here to view theWisconsin Dells AreaCalendar of Events.

Click here to view theWDVCB Festivals & Events.

Click here to viewupcoming events atJustAgame Fieldhouse.

Click here to viewupcoming events at PoppyWaterman Ice Arena.

Click here to viewupcoming events atWoodside Sports Complex.

Mark Your Calendar

Solicitation Deadlines

November 1, 2018 @ 1pm(Thursday)- 2019 Associate Division

Membership Agreement/Contract for inclusion in2019 MembershipDirectory

November 28, 2018(Wednesday)~ 2019 Media Pass~2019 Co-Op Photography

December 19, 2018(Wednesday)~2019 Wisconsin Safety

Patrol Congress

The following marketingopportunities and programsare ongoing and memberscan sign up for them at anytime. Click here to viewthese and all solicitations/programs.

* Calendar of EventsListing

* EmploymentOpportunity Guide

* Member Co-opPhotography Program

* Packages & Deals WebSite Incentive

Tell Us What’s New for 2019 so we can Spread the Word!

It’s that time of the year again – we’re starting to collect informationfor 2019! The Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau staff is inneed of newsworthy changes, additions, etc. for 2019 Vacation Guidematerials, media collateral and wisdells.com. We encourage you totake advantage of these opportunities by sharing any "new news" youmay have slated for the upcoming year like new slides or rides, roomor building additions, milestone anniversaries, or new businessventures. We would also be interested in hearing if you have any newadditions in your meeting and convention, groups or sports areas.Other interesting and always welcome news items would include yourbusiness being recognized with a top national or regional award, beingnamed to a national "top 10" list or items that may have earned yourbusiness significant media coverage over the past few months.

Members are encouraged to contact Rhonda Parchem with all thedetails at (608) 254-8088, ext. 347 or rhonda@wisdells.com. If youchoose to email, please include: Business Name, Anticipated OpeningDate(s) and Specific Details (sq. footage, activity name, detaileddescription, etc.).

MEMBER NEWS

October Mixer Thank You

We would like to thank our October Member Mixer Host – JustAgameFieldhouse and Sports Impressions. We would also like to recognizeMoosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co., Port Huron Brewing Company andPrairie Hawk Winery for making our event extra special!

Thank you everyone who was able to join us for this fun networkingopportunity. We had over 90 in attendance. To view Mixer pictures, goto WDVCB Members Facebook page.

WDVCB Fall Member Education DayHave you already registered to hear “Social Media Expert” and thewinner of the InBusiness Magazine Executive Choice Award – Spencer XSmith.

If not, don't miss the opportunity to learn how to become a SocialMedia Rockstar and identify at least nine different ways to use Videoto grow your business.

Click here for a welcome from Spencer X Smith.

Date: Thursday, November 8, 2018Time: 9am - 1pmLocation: Great Wolf Lodge

Registration: $35 per person including lunch (member rate) and $50per person (non-member rate).

For more information and to register, please click here.

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Certified Pool-Spa Operators Winter ClassExclusively for WDVCB Members

The WDVCB will be hosting the CPO course in December. Don’t missout on this cost savings program, a value of $295 for only $125 (WDVCBoffsets the cost for members only). Date: Tuesday, December 4 and Wednesday, December 5, 2018Time: 8am - 5pmLocation: Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau, Meeting entrance, 115 La Crosse StreetDeadline to Register: Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 1pm Click here for more information and to register online. A separate email with the registration link will be emailed to membersin a few weeks.

Interested in Hosting a Mixer in 2019?

Please refer to the WDVCB Member Mixer Agreement and Guidlineshere. For more information about member events, please contact AlexandraHarjung at (608) 844-8096 or alexandra@wisdells.com.

2018 EEC Vouchers - Return Procedure Do you have any unused 2018 EEC vouchers? Unused EEC vouchers canbe returned to the WDVCB for check reimbursement or account credit.For more information about EEC voucher returns, please contact PennyTurner at penny@wisdells.com or 608-254-9878.

Bureau Launches Electronic Recruitment Site

The WDVCB is excited to launch a new electronic Job Board for Bureaumembers to post job vacancies. This exclusive member benefit willreplace the WDVCB Employment Opportunity Guide (static PDF) at theend of 2018. Between November 1 and the end of the year, both theEmployment Opportunity Guide and the electronic Job Board will beavailable for members to use and candidates to access. The WDVCB Job Board will be the most comprehensive site dedicatedsolely to filling jobs in the Wisconsin Dells/Lake Delton areas. The sitewill go live the first week of November and can be accessed via a linksent to members soon. Please watch for a separate email with the Job Board link and detailedinstructions on how to set up your member account to post jobopenings and search resumes through this recruitment site. We are still in transition and the Job Board content might changeslightly during the next months. In the interim, we appreciate yourpatience and welcome any feedback you have. Please contactAlexandra Harjung, CMP at alexandra@wisdells.com or (608) 844-8096or Penny Turner at penny@wisdells.com or (608) 254-9878 withcomments or suggestions.

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SALES NEWS

October Tradeshows, Conferences & Events Recap

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism again offered a state-widepresence at IMEX America (Incentive Travel, Meetings, & Expositions)in Las Vegas, NV October 16-18, 2018. The WDVCB was a partnerdestination along with Green Bay, Lake Geneva, Madison andMiddleton. IMEX America is the largest event of its type in the US.More than 13,000 participants were in attendance. The Meet inWisconsin! Booth provided attendees an opportunity to discuss futureconvention opportunities for Wisconsin, as well as sample and learnabout award-winning Wisconsin cheeses. The WDVCB conducted one-on-one appointments and presented Wisconsin Dells event venues togroups of individuals who visited the Meet in Wisconsin! booth. Eachyear the success and quality of appointments at this show hasincreased, with traffic to our booth doubling 2017.

Upcoming Tradeshows & Events

HSMAI-WI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International,Wisconsin Chapter) will be meeting in Wisconsin Dells on Thursday,November 15th at Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness.

HSMAI provides education, advocacy and certification specific to thehospitality industry. This lunch and learn will feature a presentationfocused on revenue management. Registration is open to both HSMAImembers and non-members. Click here for more information.

For more information on tradeshows and events, please contact KyraPopp at (608) 253-5604 or kyra@wisdells.com.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Dells On Tap Weekend

We kicked off Dells On Tap Weekend (October 12-13) with our fifthannual Dells Craft Beer Walk. Over 500 craft beer aficionados sampledand tasted their way through downtown Friday evening. Despite theearly morning weather, crowds of eager participants arrived onSaturday, marking the 20th Annual Dells On Tap. The day started withthe Dells On Tap Race to the Taps 5K with over 60 runners. With almostperfect weather, from noon on, Dells On Tap was a huge success,hosting 65 microbreweries showcasing craft brewing and well over2,000 attendees.

Special thanks to the City of Wisconsin Dells for use of the WisconsinDells Festivals site; the crew of the Original Wisconsin Ducks®,Showboat Saloon, Port Huron Brewing Company and Wisconsin DellsBrewing Company for assistance in setup; and the Baraboo MeatMarket for providing fantastic food! To the over 30 volunteers whogenerously donated their time throughout the weekend, we couldn'thave done it without you! Festivals like Dells On Tap are successfulbecause of the support of our members. Thank you all for yourcontinued contributions to Wisconsin Dells Festivals, Inc.

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First Annual Festivals, Inc. Fall Wine Walk

Wisconsin Dells Festivals, Inc. hosted their very first Fall Wine Walk indowntown Wisconsin Dells on October 20. The event included nearly 20participating locations serving both a red and a white wine, alongsidedelicious food samplings. Over 500 attendees received acommemorative wine glass and enjoyed windy but dry weather tastingand touring downtown Wisconsin Dells!

Thank you to the Original Wisconsin Ducks® and Wisconsin Dells Taxifor providing the shuttle service for guests and to the downtownbusinesses that participated.

OTHER NEWS

2018 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show

The 2018 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show will be heldNovember 4-6, 2018 at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI.

The Conference begins and ends with a general session before it isdivided into several breakout sessions. Sessions include “Straight Talkon the Industry”, “Hospitality Law Trends Impacting Wisconsin”,“Anticipating & Handling Potential Emergencies that Impact LodgingProperties”, “Your Role in Talent Management – From Strategy toAction”, “How to Increase Revenue Now & Into the Future”, “GettingYour Employment Message Heard Through Branding”, and “SuccessBeyond the Bottom Line”. This year’s new and improved trade showformat was designed by current exhibitors and lodging attendees toprovide you with the best mix of interaction and exposureopportunities with potential and current customers.

The Full Conference registration for WH&LA members is $245 and $326for non-members. To register, or for more information, click here.

WACVB Fall Tourism Conference"Point Ahead"

The Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (WACVB)will be holding their 22nd annual Fall Tourism Conference on Thursdayand Friday, November 8 & 9, 2018 at the Stevens Point Holiday Inn &Convention Center in Stevens Point, WI.

WACVB is planning an exciting agenda, including Defy Ordinary, ExploitImperfection and Captivate Your Customers keynote by David Rendall. Plus, Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Klett will be joiningattendees along with other speakers on placemaking, social media,content marketing and more.

Registration fees are $145 for WACVB members and $160 for non-members. Click here to register online today.