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Welcome Centers Reopening May 24 – Send Us Your Literature!
Overview: Connecticut Welcome Centers are officially reopening on May 24, 2021. The centers operate seasonally, mid-May through October each year. During this time, they are staffed with tourism personnel who provide travel assistance and promote things to see and do in Connecticut. Literature is available at each of the sites. Want your business' literature to reach visitors? Send it to us!
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2021-05-19
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New Summer 2021 Tourism Campaign: Say Yes to Connecticut!
Overview: We are thrilled to announce our 2021 summer marketing campaign: Say Yes to Connecticut! After saying “no” to so many things due to the pandemic, we are now encouraging consumers to say “yes” to all the wonderful tourism activities in the state. Running May 1 through September 6, the integrated, multi-media campaign will feature businesses and activities that make up Connecticut’s tourism industry sector and will target residents of CT, NY, RI and MA.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2021-05-07
#CTDrinksOnUs: Get Vaccinated, Get a Free Drink
Overview: The Connecticut Restaurant Association is partnering with Governor Lamont and the State of Connecticut to launch the #CTDrinksOnUs campaign, where participating Connecticut restaurants will offer free drinks to vaccinated patrons beginning on May 19. This program is already getting a lot of attention! If you are a restaurant and would like to participate, read the email below.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2021-05-04
Tourism Partner Outreach Meetings: RSVP Today!
Overview: Dear Connecticut Tourism Industry Partners, As many of you know, I’m pleased to have been named the Interim Director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism. Over the past 10 years in my ongoing role as Brand & Marketing Director at DECD, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with many of you. I look forward to continuing our collaboration. Now, as we all look forward to capitalizing on the pent-up demand for travel, I invite you to join me for a Tourism Partner Virtual Meeting this May. Based on preferences expressed by our partners, we’re focusing each of these three meetings around a specific segment of the tourism industry: restaurants, lodging, and attractions/experiences.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2021-04-27
Most COVID-19 Restrictions to End May 19
Overview: Dear Connecticut Tourism Industry Partners, Starting May 1, Governor Lamont will begin to loosen COVID-19 restrictions. By May 19, he will lift almost all restrictions — this is hopeful news for the tourism industry! You can find further information in David Lehman's email below.
Audience: Industry
Sent: 2021-04-20