Member Memo March 15, 2008

TRIPinfo.com

TRIPinfo.com is a multi-media marketing solution for the tour/travel industry providing a series of annual handbooks and maps, as well as, extensive reference information and newsletters online. Dick Flint, National Accounts Manager, has over 33 years of transportation, travel and tourism sales experience nationwide. He represented Amtrak, Spirit Cruises, and most recently American Coach Lines based in Norcross, GA.

2008 Membership Drive

AMTA’s goal for 2008 is to increase the number of member organizations to 115.  This means that we need to recruit 40 new members and we need your help to accomplish this.  The Membership Committee knows that every AMTA member knows someone who could benefit from membership in AMTA.  Call them today!  Sign them up and your name will be entered in the next drawing for $100 cash!  It’s fun and it’s easy.  Help us grow AMTA and we will all reap the benefits. 

See the attached flyer and 2008 AMTA Membership Application - [pdf] - for all the details. If you have questions, call Diane Stone, Membership Committee Chair, at 770-552-2628 or Brandi Warnock, Membership Committee Co-Chair, at 404-814-4032.  Good luck!

AMTA Press Room

• Click here to read the press release about the FREE Alpharetta CVB Family Reunion Workshop.

AMTA members: Feel free to send press releases to Victoria Jones to be included in the AMTA Press Room on www.visitmetroatlanta.com.

AMTA Sales Opportunity

Mark your calendars for June 8-12, 2008!  The cost to participate will be $500 plus your own expenses including accommodations and meals.  We will begin our blitz in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky.  The blitz will continue through West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.  This is a great way to make sales calls on tour operators and AAA offices in these markets.

More details to follow soon.  If you have questions or if you are already ready to commit, please contact Barbara Mullin at 770-817-1414 or via email at mullinb@bellsouth.net

Upcoming Events:

MARCH Events

March 1- May 18, 2008
Atlanta History Center Traveling Exhibit: Tradition/Innovation:  American Masterpieces of Southern Craft and Traditional Art

This exhibit celebrates the contributions of master craftspeople and traditional artists in the South.  Featuring more than 130 works by 58 master traditional art and contemporary craft artists, this exhibit pairs art with a rich array of artists interviews, and stories.  This exhibit is a striking complement to the History Center's permanent exhibition Shaping Traditions: Folk Arts in a Changing South.

April Events

April 5, 2008
Cool Car Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Get ready for the biggest and baddest Cool Car Festival ever.  YearOne is back with their collection of TV star cars from shows like Overhaulin', plus a surprise project car or two.  A Bike Show, open to all makes and models, has been added. Fun for the whole family continues with an entire afternoon of bands, the Kids' Play Village, plus amazing displays of gearhead glory at Highest Horsepower dyno contest as well as the Burnout Blast grand finale.

Tickets are only $11 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-11, under 3 are free. Discount spectator tickets ($10 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-11) can be purchased at Atlanta area O’Reilly Auto Parts stores.

JUNE Events

Friday-Saturday, June 6-7
Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival
This all new annual festival will be held in downtown Douglasville. The event will include a formal ball, outdoor activities, garden tours, hat parade, home and garden expo, book signings and more! The event is named for the late Penny McHenry, founder of the American Hydrangea Society and frequent visitor to Douglasville and Douglas County. Stay tuned for more details or visit www.pennymchydrangeafestival.com.

AMTA Member Specials

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Experience North America’s #1 Dinner Attraction!
Adults Save $10, Kids Save $5
Purchase Tickets Today!
1-888-WE-JOUST
www.medievaltimes.com

*Must mention code SSAMTA at time of purchase to receive discount. Limit six people per coupon. Not valid for gift certificates. Not valid for prior purchases. May not be combined with any other discount offer. Valid at Georgia castle only. Expires March 30, 2008.