- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- Peach byte : monthly newsletter for Georgia tourism.
- Title:
- Georgia tourism industry e-newsletter, Nov. 2014
- Creator:
- Georgia. Tourism Division
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Tourism Division, issuing body.
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, GA. : Dept. of Economic Development, Tourism Division, 2014
- Date of Original:
- 2014-11
- Subject:
- Tourism--Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
newsletters - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Began with: November 2008 issue.
Subtitle varies. Issues for -January 2019 have subtitle: Georgia tourism industry e-newsletter. Issues for February 15-August 15, 2019 have subtitle: Georgia tourism news. Issues for September 15- have subtitle: News about Georgia tourism.
Publication statement identifying Georgia Department of Economic Development appears intermittently.
One issue for 2013 appears with Spring in chronological designation although the stated frequency in the subtitle is monthly.
Appears to be issued by the Georgia Department of Economic Development Tourism Division.
November 2008 issue; title from PDF caption (Georgia Government Publications database, viewed March 12, 2018).
October 15, 2019 (Georgia Government Publications database, viewed November 4, 2019). - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA E200.T6 P1 T63 2014/11
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-be200-pt6-bp1-bt63-b2014-s11-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-be200-pt6-bp1-bt63-b2014-s11-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
November 2014
Welcome to the Peach Byte, the email newsletter from Georgia Tourism! Look for the Peach Byte in your inbox each month with updates on Georgia's tourism industry and news you can use to strengthen your business. Throughout the month, check marketgeorgia.org for resources and information about travel and tourism in the Peach State.
Top News Items from Georgia Tourism
1. The latest research: Georgia tourism is on the rise According to the most recent U.S. Travel Association report (September 2014), Georgia saw a strong travel market in 2013. Total domestic and international traveler expenditures in Georgia totaled $25 billion (in current dollars) in 2013, a 4.1 percent increase from 2012, and travelers' spending in Georgia directly supported 247,300 jobs, rising 2.3 percent compared to 2012. Download the full report and see how traveler expenditures breakout by region and county.
2. Now Available: 2015 Travel Media Marketplace Bid Form Travel Media Marketplace is an annual event hosted by Georgia Tourism to showcase Georgia to travel writers. The event begins in the host city, where journalists visit its tourism assets and taste local cuisine. After the marketplace event, attendees participate on FAM tours around the state. If your community or regional partnership is interested in being considered as the host destination, download the form and submit your bid to Emily Murray at emurray@georgia.org by Friday, Dec. 19, 2014.
3. Register for the 2015 Regional Visitor Information Center Workshop Online registration is now open for the 2015 workshop to be held in Columbus Feb. 25-27. Tourism professionals from Georgia's Visitor Information Centers (VICs) and Regional Visitor Information Centers (RVICs) are invited to explore ways to work together to promote the State of Georgia, be involved in best practice sessions and engage in networking opportunities, and learn about tools available for little or no cost to market and promote your destination. Register online before November 30 and save $25!
4. Mark your calendar: 2015 Georgia On My Mind Days Georgia On My Mind Days at the state Visitor Information Centers are free opportunities for tourism partners to get in front of the traveling public and network with other partners. Download the 2015 schedule, choose dates and locations that will work best for your business, and contact the centers directly for more information about how to participate.
5. Let's talk about where to eat! In an op-ed piece in the Nov. 7-13, 2014, edition of the Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Culinary tourism on the rise, a focus in 2015," Kevin Langston discusses the trend in culinary travel and how Georgia is well-suited to satisfy travelers' appetites. After reading that, be sure to check out the new dining trip ideas on ExploreGeorgia.org. Watch for more food-focused coverage throughout the year, and be sure to share your food finds on social media with #GeorgiaEats!
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