9/12/2008
This year’s Governor’s Conference on Tourism at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Sept. 15-17 will bring together tourism organizations throughout the state. The annual conference includes educational seminars and sessions designed to help those businesses increase their revenue or bring more visitors to West Virginia.
Gov. Joe Manchin will speak to the tourism industry at the Sept. 16 luncheon, which will be followed by a legislative panel.
Nationally recognized speaker Peter C. Yesawich of Ypartnership will discuss travel trends Sept. 16 at 9:15 a.m. Yesawich is a frequent commentator on travel trends in such publications as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Time, Newsweek and Business Week, on the CNN, CNBC and MSNBC cable television networks, National Public Radio and BBC World. Ypartnership is America’s leading marketing, advertising and public relations agency serving travel, leisure and lifestyle clients.
A panel of experts offers sessions, including today's economy, going green, film opportunities, advertising and promotions, and more.
A complete agenda is available at www.wvtourism.com by clicking on the Governor's Conference on Tourism icon.
Contact Information
Tricia Sizemore
304-558-2003, ext. 319
tricia.t.sizemore@wv.gov