2016-758-Visitor Bureau-Agreement to promote tourism in the town of Carrboro

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Attachment A Request for Funds Project Carrboro Tourism Development Authority Organization : Chapel Hill/ Orange County Visitors Bureau Type of organization : Governmental agency promoting tourism Address ; 501 West Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Contact : Marlene Barbera mbarbera@visitchapelhill . org 919 - 2454323 Website : www . visitchapelhill . org �r Project title : NATJA 2017 Conference and Marketplace Project Dates ; May 16 - 19, 2017 Total Budget ; $ 60, 000 in estimated expenses to host conference CTDA Funding Request : $ 5, 000 and provide a premium for attendees such as, town logoed welcome bags, a local specialty gift or provide town logoed lanyard and badges . Event Location : Multiple sites in Orange County i The Proiect- Orange County, NC has been selected as the host destination for the North American Travel Journalist Association ( NATJA ) 2017 Conference & Marketplace to be held May 1649, 2017 . r • NATJA is one of the largest professional associations of travel writers, photographers, editors, bloggers and tourism professionals . c • NATJA' s media membership is primarily freelance and publish for regional, national and international outlets such as National Geographic Traveler, AAA publications, AFAR, Canadian Living Magazine, Examiner . com, Toronto -Star, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Alaska Airlines Magazine , American Way American Airlines' inflight magazine, UPI WestJet' s inflight magazine, TravelChannel . com , and several independent blogs . • We expect about 70- 100 travel journalist to attend the conference May 2017 . • As the host destination we have the opportunity to showcase the best of Orange County, NC including the towns of Carrboro , Chapel Hill and Hillsborough as well as UNC and county attractions to both media and organization members through afternoon tours and evening activities . • Carrboro will be showcased as part of the afternoon tours schedule and dine around event . Attendees will have the opportunity spend time , explore and experience the town . Town officials will also have the opportunity to attend scheduled 2 events and network with journalists . • NATJA brings in industry experts to speak on topics relevant to travel journalists and destinations as well as hosts the marketplace, which allows media and destinations to meet one - on - one and discuss potential partnerships . Carrboro will have a table at the marketplace to pitch story ideas to journalists . About our Organization - The Chapel Hill/ Orange County Visitors Bureau is a part of Orange County Government . The mission of the Visitors Bureau is to develop and coordinate visitor services in Orange County, and to implement marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community .