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08-01-10

The Mission of the Atlanta Metro Travel Association is to
create opportunities to influence visitor spending and to be the collective voice for tourism in Metro Atlanta.

Save the Date:

Membership Meeting Reminder

Most of the news and information you see on TV or in the daily newspaper, or even on the Internet is generated by people just like you. They send information to the media, usually via press releases and hope for the best! Join us for the August 4 AMTA meeting for an opportunity to speak directly with media experts including Maura Neil of 365 Atlanta and Laurie Rowe of Laurie Rowe Communications. Laurie will also be bringing at least one of the seasoned travel writers with whom she frequently works. The program will be a panel discussion, so prepare your questions in advance and come prepared to learn!

TIME:
9:30 a.m. Networking
10:00 a.m. Meeting begins

LOCATION:The Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center3405 Lenox Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 Phone: (404) 261-9250* Please note: Self-parking will be comped.

DIRECTIONS: Take I-85 North to exit #87( Georgia 400), to Exit #2 (Lenox Road) Turn right and follow Lenox Road Signs, cross Peachtree Road. The Hotel is 1.5 blocks on the left.

Save the Date: 2010 Governor’s Tourism Conference

Make plans now to attend the 2010 Governor’s Tourism Conference to be held at The Classic Center in Athens GA August 30^th – September 1^st. Join tourism industry professionals across Georgia as we Band Together. DMOs, hotels, attractions, and travel supplier companies will be discovering solutions to manage today’s challenges, analyzing trends, learning from powerful speakers, and building relationships. It is your once-a-year opportunity to connect with Georgia’s tourism community!

Full registration is only $375 and includes all of the conference sessions, meals and evening events. Add the Techno-Tourism Workshop for only $50 more! For more information or to register, visit online at http://www.georgiagtc.com.

Continuing Education Opportunity

STS Continuing Education
for the Tourism Professional

Bringing timely information right to your desktop, Southeast Tourism Society's Continuing Education offers online sessions covering an array of topics important to your organization's success. View the presentation from the comfort of your own computer and listen to the presentation over your own phone - without leaving your desk!

There is no charge for this 1-hour class.

Finding, Recruiting and Retaining
a Platinum Team

Presented by: Mike Gamble

President & CEO

SearchWide

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Time: 10:00 AM ET

Mike Gamble, President & CEO of SearchWide, will be with us to talk about finding, recruiting and retaining a platinum team.

We will explore ways to differentiate your organization simply by the way you find, hire and retain the best and brightest individuals. Talent acquisition and retention is a full time job and when done properly and consistently will position you and your organization for greatness.

In this class, we will discover:

        * How and where to recruit the best talent
        * How to establish an effective interview process
        * How to groom your key people so they will be of platinum quality and
          position them for growth

SearchWide is "The Bridge Between Professionals"...An executive recruitment firm specializing in the travel, tourism, tradeshow/events, association management/non-profit, technology and production industries.

As co-founder of SearchWide in 1999, Mike's primary focus is to ensure that SearchWide exceeds client and candidate expectations every day. While striving to add value and develop new opportunities for SearchWide, Mike ensures the team stays focused on their core mission. Through his cooperative leadership style he creates a secure and productive environment for the teams' success. Mike's extensive career in the hospitality industry began when he earned a B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Mark Your Calendar

PRESS ROOM (attach pdfs)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sugarland at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Encore Park
August 5; 8:00 PM
www.awesomealpharetta.com
Location: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
2200 Encore parkway, Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 404-733-5010

Sugarland is coming back to Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park on August 5, 2010. Tickets: reserved seating $60.50 and $70.50; lawn seating $34.00.

Old Soldiers Day Parade 2010
August 7; 9:30 AM
www.alpharetta.ga.us
Location: Alpharetta City Hall
2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA
Phone: 678-297-6078

With so much to celebrate, take this day to recognize the living memory of all veterans of war. Along with the program and parade, this celebration also features floats, bands, entertainment, children’s activities, and prizes! Free hot dogs and soft drinks will be available at the American Legion at 201 Wills Road at the end of the parade! Join us earlier (7:00 AM) for the 32nd Annual Old Soldiers Day Race in downtown Alpharetta!

Heritage Sandy Springs Beer Fest
August 14, 2010, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
www.hssbeerfest.com
Location: Heritage Green
6110 Bluestone Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Heritage Sandy Springs will be hosting its First Annual Beer Fest. The Festival features foreign, U.S. & local beers. Enjoy entertainment from "Mystery Trip", a local Beatles tribute band and then get ready to boogie to the Rock and Roll Party band "HouseBroken". Local food vendors include Slopes BBQ, Meehan's Public House, Papa John's Pizza, Mike's Hot Dogs and Teela Taqueria. The admission is $25 or $30 at the door (includes beer tasting). For more information, please call 404-851-9111, Ext. 203 or email cnickles@heritagesandysprings.org

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