Shirtsleeves

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"One of the most valuable things we do."

            -Michael D. Gehrish, President & CEO, DMAI

"An opportunity for us to 'roll up our sleeves' and have productive conversations regarding our future...We had two dynamic Convention Sales Shirtsleeves sessions at the Annual Convention in San Diego in August, and there was tremendous energy from the group to continue those discussions.” 

           -Joseph Marinelli, President, Savannah Area CVB

As the name implies, "Shirtsleeves" are informal, get-down-to-business work sessions.   

Interactive Learning Shirtsleeves at Annual Convention

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A variety of sessions focused on individual professional areas are offered specifically for employees of recognized DMOs or tourist boards at our Annual Convention.  Each session provides participants with an email list of those participants in their professional area.

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Membership Shirtsleeves

21 - 25 October 2010 Washington, DC

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Top DMO Membership professionals work together on departmental operations and professional development. Participants return to their DMO motivated and equipped with the newest information to fuel their membership career.

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Convention Sales Shirtsleeves

TBD 2010 Chicago, Illinois

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Convention Sales "Shirtsleeves" brings together top sales professionals to foster stronger relationships and collaborate to find solutions to their destinations common sales challenges.  This event is held in conjunction with Holiday Showcase.

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Visitor Services Shirtsleeves

14 - 16 March 2010  Las Cruces, New Mexico

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DMOs in charge of Visitors Centers can't afford to miss this "Shirtsleeves".  Topics include: comparing revenues of gift shops, hotel reservations and ticket sales; paid vs. volunteer staff; designing the perfect Visitors Center; and more.

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