VTV Staff Retreat

From left to right: Tracy Farhad, Todd Dibs, Michelle Carlen, Robin Fahr, Justin Bower and Amber Haley

The VTV team (minus Susan Bolt, on medical leave), recently enjoyed a staff retreat at the Four Points by Sheraton Pleasanton. Facilitated by Michelle Carlen of Alignment Advising, it was a day of team building, identifying priorities, enhanced communication training and plenty of laughter.

Cultural Heritage Tourism

From left to right: Chris Carter-LVPAC, Adam Van de Water-City of Livermore, Vanessa Thomas-Dublin Arts Collective, Jim DeMersman-Museum on Main, Jim McDonnell-Sabio on Main, Tracy Farhad-Visit Tri-Valley, Kelly Cousins-Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council, Jessica Wallner-Town of Danville, Catherine Cheda-Hawthorn Suites, Richard Peterson-US Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council, Elizabeth Trutner-Livermore Cultural Arts Council, Katie Marcel-SPARC.

Not pictured but attended virtually: Tiffany Cadrette-Alameda County Fairgrounds, Shaun Chilkotowsky-City of Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission, Adam Chow-City of San Ramon, Justin Bower-Visit Tri-Valley, Monya Lane-Quest Science Center.

The Cultural Heritage Tourism Committee met for the second time on Tuesday, August 17 at the Bankhead Theater. Thank you Chris Carter for allowing us to use your space!

Presento at Esto

U.S. Travel Association’s annual ESTO forum (Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations) was held in Los Angeles this week. VTV’s VP of Marketing, Robin Fahr, attended virtually and facilitated the Virtual ESTO Shirtsleeve Session on Marketing & Communications along with Amy Bassett, Deputy Director of New Hampshire’s Division of Travel and Tourism. The collaborative session focused on marketing ideas and solutions from DMOs, national parks and state tourism agencies from across the country.

Summer Savings Program

Hoteliers, there’s still time to get in on our Tri-Value Summer Savings campaign. It’s a great way to wrap up summer by letting us promote your best available rate, good for any stay through Labor Day, 2021. Check out www.ToTriValleyWithLove.com to see how it’s working for the five participating hotels, and contact [email protected] if you’d like to be included.

VTV Annual Luncheon

Don't forget to secure your tickets for our annual Luncheon of Champions on Wednesday, September 15 from 11:30am - 1:30pm. You can purchase your tickets by clicking here. Don't get left on the bench!

Sports Update

After months of inactivity, the region saw three sports events take place this past month through our office: MuscleSports at the Alameda County Fairgrounds; The Hoop Circuit at Las Positas College, Livermore Rec; and the American Junior Golf at Ruby Hill Country Club which Tracy attended along with VTV Sports Director, Todd Dibs. We have many event requests for the remainder of the year and into 2022 and are hopeful we can accommodate many of them.

Tri-Valley Job Fair

The Tri-Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance and the Tri-Valley Career Center are hosting an in-person job fair on Thursday, September 9. It will take place at the Tri-Valley Career Center in Pleasanton, and you can register your business here - space is limited.

Instagram Guides

Check out our new collection of mobile-friendly guides, now available at your fingertips! Our Instagram guides are a great way to highlight certain posts or places, like "Top Brunch Spots" in the area, a listing of larger-than-life Livermore Murals, an interactive map of 30 dog-friendly wineries, and more! If you have a good idea for a Tri-Valley Instagram Guide or would like to be included in a future guide, email [email protected]!

Maps & Window Clings

Our new wine country maps are going like hotcakes. Please let us know if you’re in need of another packet or two and we’ll either drop them off or have them waiting for you for pickup at our office. And if you need an acrylic holder, we just got a few more in. Got Visitors’ Guide clings? We do! Contact [email protected] and stock up!

Vaccination Sites

You can still get vaccinated and it's free! Alameda County Health and Contra Costa Health have search tools to help you find a local place to get your COVID-19 vaccine.