Going Places Newsletter - 4.10.2024 | |
ADAMS COUNTY BLOSSOM BELT | |
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Trees budding across the region
Learn how to help promote this Spring phenomenon
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Fruit trees across the Adams County countryside have begun to bloom, although the region's main crop - apples - are still waking up from the winter season.
As we await the arrival of our apple blossoms, Destination Gettysburg is primed and ready with its new Adams County Blossom Belt - a self-guided tour through the rolling hills north and west of Gettysburg.
As part of the Blossom Belt campaign, Destination Gettysburg has built a website landing page with a downloadable map, assembled a special list of events, launched a blossom photo contest and has begun promotions through social media, email marketing and media relations.
As we near the peak blossom time, we ask that partners join us in building excitement of the Adams County Blossom Belt by sharing our social media content, or generating their own posts with links back to our website.
Already, since early March, the Blossom Belt webpage has received nearly 3,200 views by 2,142 users.
If you have ideas or questions about how to participate, email Tinsy Labrie, Project Leader with Destination Gettysburg, at tinsy@destinationgettysburg.com.
Meanwhile, check out the webpage and join the excitement!
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'GETT to Know Us' on Friday
Come meet our team, followed by social media workshop
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Just few seats remain for Destination Gettysburg's "GETT to Know Us," event on Friday, April 12, when partners will meet our team, learn who we are and what we do, followed by a 30-minute social media workshop with our own Ross Spangler.
Ross, Destination Gettysburg's Social Media Manager, will talk through latest social media trends, how to make your social media marketing more engaging and what is working best for our organization.
Two sessions will be offered: the first, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., and the second, from noon until 1:30 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be offered at both sessions.
The event is free but registration is required. Learn more and sign up by clicking on the button below. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, April 11, at noon.
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Visit Tour Center, Little Round Top
at next networking partner event
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Get a look inside the new Gettysburg Tour Center, and take a bus ride to Little Round Top at Destination Gettysburg's next partner-exclusive event on Tuesday, April 16.
We invite you to join us, from 5 to 7 p.m., for a networking reception at the new Gettysburg Tour Center where partners can enjoy tours, food and drinks.
Optional behind-the-scenes tours of the Little Round Top project will be offered throughout the event. The Little Round Top tour will be given by Jason Martz, Communications Specialist with the Gettysburg National Military Park.
This event is for Destination Gettysburg partners and staff only. Please submit one form (click button below) for every person who plans to attend. Space is limited.
Please RSVP no later than Friday, April 12.
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Order 2024 Partner Benefit Cards | |
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Destination Gettysburg's new Partner Benefit Cards are now available to order for pick-up.
This year’s card features over 50 offers, and includes free admission to many attractions and tours, as well as discounted meals, overnight stays, and retail purchases. The card can be used as an added benefit for employees throughout the Adams County tourism community.
The cards are available for your staff, free of charge, but must be ordered by emailing Amy Welsh, Director of Partnership, at amy@destinationgettysburg.com. If you are not currently presenting an offer but wish to do so, please let Amy know, and she will add it to the Partner Benefit Card list.
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Super 8 celebrates 50th anniversary | |
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The Super 8 by Wyndham in Gettysburg is inviting partners to join them for a celebration to honor the brand's 50th anniversary. The Gettysburg staff has put together a day of fun, food and festivities - including a mobile escape room, food trucks, music and more.
The event will be held May 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 869 York Road, Gettysburg. For more information, email super8gettysburg@gmail.com or click the link below.
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GROUP TOUR/MEETINGS MARKET | |
Leads available for PBA, PASAE | |
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Recently, Destination Gettysburg attended two marketplaces - one for the group tour marketing and another to promote Adams County to meeting planners.
The notes for both of those events have been recorded and are available for download by clicking on the buttons below. Partners are encouraged to review the notes and respond to tour operators and meeting planners, respectively, as they find an appropriate alignment with their interests.
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Marketing, Sales and Partnership Report
See how Destination Gettysburg is
working to get its message out to millions of potential travelers from around the world.
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What's driving changes in tourism in the next decade?
The travel sector faces a “substantial paradigm shift," according to Deloitte’s “Future of Travel and Tourism” report.
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Historic Cashtown Inn
The Cashtown Inn remains one of the most historic inns in America and offers fine dining in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Nestled among neighboring orchards, vineyards, and wineries, the Historic Cashtown Inn reflects the appeal and charm of South Mountain and invites guests in with a variety of menus.
Address: 1325 Old Route 30
Phone: (717) 334-9722
Contact: Jeremy and Danielle Davis
Email: visitcashtown@gmail.com
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How to take gorgeous food photos using just your iPhone | |
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Taking photographs of food can be tricky, but this video proves that you don't need expensive equipment, specialized backgrounds or lighting. You just need a smart phone. This 5-minute video by food photographer Nick Anderson shows you how.
Whether you're a restauranteur, bed and breakfast, coffee shop or ice cream parlor, this video is worth a watch.
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