YAY SUMMER! Welcome to our Summer edition of the SPIN Newsletter! Summer officially started on June 21st this year, and whether you’re still wearing your parka up in Maine or melting your face off in Texas the season is here to stay (well at least until September 22nd). This edition of the SPIN Newsletter is dedicated to our many supportive DESTINATION sponsors who have stuck by us for all these years. So grab the nearest aluminum webbed folding chair, but not the one with the big rips that make your butt fall through, we don’t want you scraping your thighs and spilling your fresh-squeezed lemonade down your shirt while reading these hand-selected tidbits about our spectacular SPIN family members who represent destinations! |
DMC Network has been up to - GOOD!
Read how the DMC Network has focused on two areas that are important to their community. The first is ECPAT (End Child Prostitution and Trafficking) and the other cause is Water! Find out more here on their site: https://dmcnetwork.com/dmcndoesgood.html Our beloved contact at DMC Network: Cindy Hartner, CSEP Senior Director of Global Sales, West and Western Canada Email: [email protected] |
Don CeSar
Did you know that the Don CeSar once served as a hospital? Find out more about the history of the Don CeSar. Tell us, are YOU curious whether Thomas Rowe's spirit still roams the halls? https://www.doncesar.com/our-history Our contact at Don Cesar: The fab Todd Gehrke, CMM, CTIE Director of Sales & Marketing Email: [email protected] |
Fargo - Moorhead CVB
Calling all Crafts & Drafts Enthusiasts Looking for things to do in and around Fargo? Find yourself on an adventure with lagers, stouts and IPAs…Oh MY! Drink beer, win a prize. What more could you want from summer? See all the deets here: https://www.fargomoorhead.org/things-to-do/craft-beer-trail/ Our contact at Fargo - Moorhead CVB: The ah-mazing Mallari Ackerman Director of Sales Email: [email protected] |
Kalahari Resorts
When in Wisconsin try the MASTER BLASTER – it’s FUN to say!! Voted as “The world’s coolest indoor waterparks,” check out all the wet and wild Kalahari has to offer: https://www.kalahariresorts.com/wisconsin/parks-and-passes/indoor-waterpark/ Our contact at Kalahari Resorts: The wonderful Kyra Popp, Corporate Director of Sales Email: [email protected] |
Shores & Islands Ohio
Visit for the YUM! Outdoor restaurant seating during the summer is a MUST, so why not check out some of these favs along the shores and islands of Ohio! https://www.shoresandislands.com/blog/2022/06/07/dining-al-fresco-in-shores-islands-ohiofresh-air-patio-vibes Our contact at Lake Erie Shores & Islands: The giraffe-loving Amanda Smith Rasnick Destination Development Director Email: [email protected] |
Minneapolis NORTHWEST
Simply SOMETHING for everyone! Check out their vibrant and versatile destination which offers enjoyment for everyone! https://www.minneapolisnorthwest.com/plan-your-trip/visitor-guide/ Our contact at Minneapolis NORTHWEST: The new-to-SPIN Jen Durdahl-Johnson Director of Business Development Email: [email protected] |
Tempe Arizona
FREE FUN!!! Need we say any more? With the price of gas at 'eyes bugging-out' levels, it’s nice to know that there are lots of FREE things to do in Tempe, Arizona! https://www.tempetourism.com/things-to-do/free-things-to-do/ Our contact at Tempe Arizona: The spectacular Matt Connelly Director of Sales Email: [email protected] |
Visit Anchorage Alaska
Anytime is fine Some might ask "When is the BEST time to visit Alaska"? And the answer to that question is “well, it depends…” https://www.anchorage.net/plan-your-trip/things-to-know/best-time-to-visit/ Our contact at Visit Anchorage Alaska: The always cool Shelli Stanton Senior Convention Sales Manager Email: [email protected] |
Visit Fredericksburg Texas
Millions of peaches, peaches for me Guess what day it is? No, not Wednesday. ANY DAY is good for peaches in season right now in Fredericksburg, Texas! https://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/blog/post/peach-season-in-fredericksburg/ Our contact at Visit Fredericksburg: The kind-hearted Konnie Patke, Director of Group Sales Email: [email protected] |
Visit Plano
Woof! A tongue twister. Paws-itively Patriotic! Visit Plano is collecting Paw-triotic Plano Pup Pics (say that 10 times fast!) After June 26th check out their FB and Insta pages for the submitted entries. https://www.visitplano.com/event/planos-paw-triotic-pups/ Our contact at Visit Plano: The formerly purple-haired Karen Fogle, CMP, HMCC, Corporate Sales Manager Email: [email protected] |
Wisconsin Dells is GROWING again!
Big news! Check out their latest online guide to find out more about their BIG NEW NEWS in 2022 which is unlike anything visitors have ever seen in Wisconsin Dells! https://www.wisdells.com/Plan-Your-Trip/Vacation-Guide Our contact at Wisconsin Dells: The sure-to-be a great addition to SPIN: Jessica Rieflin, Director of Sales Email: [email protected] |
Visit Greater St. Cloud
Looking for some inspiration? Biking, shopping, dining, desserts and more! https://www.visitstcloud.com/things-to-do/ Our contact at Visit Greater St. Cloud is: The girl who married her high-school sweetie Nikki Fisher, Director of Sales Email: [email protected] |
What's Up with SPINCon 2022?
We're talking to a reallllllly cool destination partner. Stay tuned. We all have ants in our pants, and not just because it's picnic season. We're anxious to button this down...as anxious as we are to get together and see you all again! Send good juju!
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