The next meeting of the PCLA is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12 at the Guesthouse Royal Coachman Hotel in Fife. “Bring a Neighbor” - invite a neighboring hotel to come with you to next month’s meeting.
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Time: 11:45am-1:30pm
Where: Guesthouse Royal Coachman, Fife
Lunch will be provided for $15.00 - pay at the door.
Please RSVP by Monday, August 11th by email to pcla_washington@yahoo.com
Please join the Pierce County Lodging Association for the July meeting.
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Time: 11:45am-1:00pm
Where: Holiday Inn Express, Puyallup
Lunch will be provided for $15.00.
Please RSVP by Monday, July 7th
Why is a Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) important to Pierce County?
Pierce County offers great potential as a travel destination, with many lodging properties offering a variety of experiences. But the budget currently allocated for coordinated tourism promotion is small - much lower than other destinations competing for the same business. With a TPA funding mechanism, a marketing plan approved by a designated committee comprised of PCLA members can be executed.
TPA funds can be allocated to new targeted sales and marketing programs including:
Our support of the implementation of a TPA is critical if we are to move forward with aggressive sales and marketing initiatives that will build incremental room nights.
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Time: 11:45am-1:00pm
Where: Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center
Lunch will be provided for $15.00.
This web log will be used as a way for the PCLA communicate ideas, concerns and issues sorrounding the lodging community in Pierce County, Washington.
