The Future of Tourism Isn’t What It Used To Be - Sustainable Tourism

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CONTACT: Jean Boyle, 360.297.8200, Jean@VisitKitsap.com

The Future of Tourism Isn’t What It Used To Be

The Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau is sponsoring a unique event for those interested in tourism on the Kitsap Peninsula. This one day seminar is appropriate for businesses and organizations involved in any aspect of tourism and government officials at all levels who want to promote our area as a destination.

With the coordination of multiple Washington State Visitor & Convention bureaus sharing expenses to bring internationally recognized speaker Andy Dumaine to Washington, the KPVCB is able bring this program to Kitsap.

Have you ever gone to a great conference or seminar and returned excited about the prospect of using your new found knowledge only to find that others don’t quite “get” what you’re talking about? Don’t let that happen this time. You’re going to leave this one day event ready to make changes. Bring others from your organization to share the experience!

The Future of Tourism Isn’t What It Used To Be.

Join this fast-paced, hands-on exploration of ways to maximize the economic, social and environmental benefits of tourism. Please leave all industrial age ideas at the door. Find out why the pursuit of more only leads to less. Get a jump on the future by letting go of everything that holds you back. Discover why only thinking about change some of the time never works - especially now. Learn how to secure your future by building linkages with former competitors. Develop a community-wide vision of success and meet the travelers who will help you achieve it. Find out what transformational tourism is and how it can help you move your business beyond green into the more engaging realm of true sustainability. The future of tourism isn’t what it used to be. It will be better.

Speaker and Seminar leader:

Andy Dumaine, Founder & Chief Creative Officer
shrinkingfootprint

‘create more with less’

Andy has spent his entire adult life inside of advertising agencies. He began his career as a writer/creative director at two of the world’s largest advertising firms, DDB and Ogilvy, before making the leap to agency owner in 1994. His work for clients such as National Geographic, The Washington Post, Puerto Rico and Intercontinental Hotels earned all of the awards that mattered and many others that didn’t.

Roughly half of Andy’s marketing experience has been dedicated to supporting travel and tourism clients. An enthusiastic traveler in his own right, Andy has collaborated with airlines and airports, tour operators and tourism departments, hotels and convention centers and everything in between. Many of Andy’s first client relationships endure to this day.

Throughout his career Andy provided marketing support to numerous change-making organizations including The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights, The Earth Conservation Corps, The White House Commission on Volunteerism, The Global Futures Project, The Lead Coalition, Doctors Without Borders and many, many others.

Andy’s passion for travel marketing and social responsibility have combined under the banner of shrinkingfootprint - a strategic marketing organization dedicated to creating more with less. shrinkingfootprint prepares clients for a future where eco-efficiency and sustainability are not buzz words, but smart business. shrinkingfootprint works with clients to develop alternative tourism strategies that enhance visitor engagement while reducing pressure on people and place.

The seminar will take place Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Kiana Lodge from 9AM to 4PM and includes lunch. Cost is $69 / $59 for KPVCB Members.

To register go to VisitKitsap.com or call 360.297.8200 - REGISTER NOW!

Sponsored by:
Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau
Olympic Property Group / North Kitsap Trails Association
Kiana Lodge
The Suquamish Tribe

Supporting Organizations:
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce
Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce
Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce
Silverdale Chamber of Commerce


"The mission of the Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau is to create positive economic growth and development on the Kitsap Peninsula by effectively marketing the area as a desirable visitor destination."

October is Archives Month in Washington!

Governor Christine Gregoire has proclaimed October as Archives Month. Many institutions in Washington State have come together again this year to let folks know about the value of archival collections in our fabulous state. We offer you this website to learn more about how we're celebrating Archives Month:http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Archivesmonth/
On this website you'll see that this year's theme is "At Home in the Archives." We've chosen this theme because we want to invite folks to feel at home in all of the interesting archival collections across the state. We also want to recognize the growing interest in historical house research that brings so many people to our repositories. So you will find images and descriptions of collections related to our "home" theme on the website.
You will also find links to a calendar of events and free workshops, ideas for promoting your own institution's archival holdings, and the Governor's proclamation! You can also learn what an archives does, what kinds of archives we have across the state, download promotional posters and other material, and how to contact all of us that are eager to share our holdings with you.
Finally, we want to thank all the hard-working members of Committee for their diligent efforts to showcase the many valuable records and archival institutions in Washington. You can get involved in maintaining and promoting the interest in archival records all year long as well.
The Washington State Archives Month Committee meets throughout the year to gather ideas, develop workshops, and coordinate efforts to celebrate the next Archives Month. Contact the co-chairs or anyone else listed on the Committee page to get involved!
Waiting for you at the archives,
Washington State Archives Month Committee

Kitsap Beach Naturalists Program

Contact: Jeff Adams or Peg Tillery
Phone: 360-337-4619 or 360-337-7224
Date: 4-4-08
WSU Kitsap County Extension and WA Seagrant presents the Kitsap Beach Naturalists Program
Learn, Share and Lead in the Conservation of Kitsap Shorelines
Class: May 1, 8, 15, 22 Field: May 10, 17, 24 and June 7Registration fee: $25Join the Kitsap Beach Naturalist Program’s inaugural class and participate in this fun and important opportunity to learn about and share the Kitsap Peninsula’s 360-plus miles ofdiverse shoreline with residents and visitors alike. Training for theProgram includes:- four evening classes in the biology, oceanography and conservation of Puget Sound shorelines (May 1, 8, 15, 22),- four low-tide field trips that put the classroom into action (May 10,17, 24 and June 7), and- off-season opportunities to participate in exciting enrichmentpresentations byscientists, managers, educators and nature lovers.Following the training, you’ll share your knowledge, enthusiasm andapproximately 20 hours of your time as a beach naturalist at low-tide beach walks andother events.For an application, please visit:http://kitsap.wsu.edu/shore_stewards/pdf/KBN_Application.pdf

Museums Kitsap Video Now Showing on the Washington State Ferries

This video promoting the NEW MuseumsKitsap.com website is now running on the Washington State ferries. The video is part of the ongoing collaborative effort of the museums on the Kitsap Peninsula.