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It was reported by Mr. Blake that "Pathways to Successful Meetings" familiarization tour <br />proved to be very successful with twenty -five meeting planners in attendance. Linda <br />Ekeland. Director of Sales, conducted the FAM tour and reported that she had received <br />two requests for proposals as a result of the event. <br />Mr. Blake reported that Patty Griffin, Communications Director, had contacted <br />representatives from Orange County lodging accommodations inquiring what measures <br />the properties were taking regarding "Green Hospitality." There were several responses <br />from local accommodations and it was determined that some were using some <br />conservation measures at their properties. As a service to our industry partners Tips and <br />Tidbits of information on "Green Hospitality will he featured in future Bureau's E- <br />newsletters. <br />Mr. Blake updated Board Members on the online reservations issue. WORLDRES.com <br />has been selected for use in Orange County as an electronic reservations service. <br />WORLDRES.com is the largest global reservations system used today in the tourism <br />industry. In the next two to three months a template for reservations will be added onto <br />the Bureau's web site. WORLDRES.com would then be available for use by visitors to <br />make reservations at Orange County accommodations. <br />Mr. Blake reported he had met with Cal Horton, Chapel Hill Town Manager, regarding <br />the on- street parking spaces immediately in front of the building. The request for special <br />metered parking as approved by the Visitors Bureau Board at its August meeting was sent <br />in writing to Mr. Horton. <br />OLD BUSINESS <br />Mr. Woods reported on the distribution and sale of Chapel Hiil/Ocange County Visitors <br />Bureau publications within Orange County and outside of the county. Mr. Blake <br />presented a verbal overview of the reciprocal agreement with the Durham and Raleigh <br />Bureaus outlining the distribution of visitor information in the Triangle. After discussion <br />by Board Members, Mr. Cazev made a motion to sell visitor guides and other publications <br />to Oran e Counts businesses (excluding accommodations and attractions and other <br />visitor industry businesses) at cost and to sell to anyone outside of Orange County for an <br />amount including cost and mark-u to be determined by Mr. Blake. Mr. Walters <br />seconded the motion. With all Board Members in agreement the motion was carried. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />Mr. Woods reported on the MedAccom Hotel Program. The program is designed to <br />assist patients at area hospitals find suitable lodging. The Orange County Lodging <br />Association is researching the program to better advise local hoteliers in making their <br />decision on whether the program would be appropriate for their properties. After <br />discussion it was decided that the Board should take no action at this time. <br />