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The Emboiderers' Guild of
America
August 31 - September 6
KICC
800
attendees
US Submarine Veterans/
World War II
September 1-5
Studio Lodge & Suites
700
attendees
14th Engineer Combat
Batallion
September 4-6
Galt House Hotel & Suites
350
attendees
National Association of
Medical Examiners
September
5-10
Seelbach Hilton Hotel
400
attendees
National Association of Postal
Supervisors
100th Anniversary National
Convention
September
8-12
Galt House Hotel & Suites
2,000
attendees
National Association of Retired
Federal Employees
National
Convention
September
7-13
Galt House Hotel & Suites
2,000
attendees
National Quartet Convention
Annual
Convention
September 8-13
KEC
40,000
attendees
Professional Golfers'
Association of America
The Ryder Cup
Citywide
15,000 attendees
IdeaFestival
KICC
September 24-27
150,000 attendees
WorldFest
The Belvedere
August 2
9-30
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop
Frankfort Avenue
August 29
Leroy Neiman Retrospective
Cobalt
Artworks
September
1-30
Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis
Indians
Louisville
Slugger Field
September 1
Labor Day Picnic
Belle
of Louisville
September 1
Old Forester Through the
Years - A George Gavin Brown
Birthday Tasting
The
Filson Historical Society
September 2
First Friday Gallery Hop
Downtown
Louisville
September 5
KentuckyShow! Opening Night
Kentucky Center
for
Performing Arts
September
13
Hospitality Louisville Program
September 24
Locust Grove
LCVB Annual Golf Classic
October 6
L
ake
Forest Golf Club
Partner Orientation
October 8
LCVB
ROSE Awards
November 11
Business After Hours
April 8
University Club
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The historic Tom Moore Distillery, home of 1792 Ridgemont Reserve,
has joined the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The Bardstown landmark is owned and
operated by Constellation Spirits, the former Barton Brands, Ltd. This is the
first time the Trail has grown past its original seven founding members. The Tom
Moore Distillery is the eighth member, joining Jim Beam, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Heaven Hill, Maker's Mark, Wild Turkey and Woodford Reserve. The Tom Moore Distillery will begin offering
tours on October 1. Plans also are underway for a visitor’s center to open in 2010.
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On August 22, Katie O’Bryan, Clay Spencer and Carolina Mutz,
general manager and director of sales for the Hyatt Regency Louisville, gave a presentation on the city
of Louisville to the Hyatt Global Sales office. Several Hyatt national and
global account managers attended the presentation either in person or via phone.
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August 29, Joyce Howlett will meet with Dale Williams in the contracting
office at Fort Knox.
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 Bureau staff and
local hoteliers exhibited at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) in San Diego
last week. Pictured at the booth are: (front) Katie O’Bryan, Bureau;
Michael Marx, Hyatt Regency Louisville; (back, l to r) Lisa Haller, Galt House
Hotel & Suites; Karen Williams and Jennifer Barnett, Bureau; and Cheryl Youssif, Executive West Hotel.
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 Kate Amara conducted a site visit
with Perfectly Paranormal Planning who will make the site selection for three
Paranormal Retreats hosted by Darkness Radio and Sci Fi’s Ghost Hunters
in 2009. While in Louisville, they had the opportunity to take the Old Louisville
Ghost Tour with David Domine, author of “Ghosts of Old Louisville.” Pictured
(l to r) are Mendige Svensen, David Domine and Christine Lederman.
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 August 20-21, Tourism
Development hosted Terry's Tours for a two day group leader FAM. This was
a multi-day FAM tour originating from Virginia. The group leaders were able
to get a chance to visit just a few attractions in hopes of bringing back overnight
business to Louisville. Pictured here is the group at Lynn's Paradise Cafe.
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August 26-28, Kate
Amara will attend the Going on Faith conference in Davenport, Iowa. Amara
will have preset appointments with group leaders that plan faith-based travel for groups.
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The next Attractions Network meeting will be held on Thursday,
August 28 at 3 p.m. at Historic Locust Grove. Our guest speaker will be
Karl Schmitt speaking about the Cup Experience. All attraction partners
are encouraged to attend. Contact Barbara Hewitt at bhewitt@gotolouisville.com with any questions.
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When the PGA of America hosts the 37th Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf
Club September 16-21, the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Metro Louisville will host
The Cup Experience, a fun-filled week of golf inspired celebrations. We
need your help! We are looking for volunteers to help welcome our
visitors to Louisville. For more information click here.
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If you have some spare counter space at your business, please
consider distributing rack cards on behalf of The Cup Experience. Contact Katy
Miller with CurrentMarketing at (502) 589-3567 or katy@currentmarketing.com to get a stack today.
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The Bureau's HLA (Hospitality Louisville Ambassador)
program offers anyone working in the hospitality industry in the Louisville area
a chance to become a certified ambassador to Louisville. The Hospitality Louisville
program will be held September 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost of the program for a member company is $79 per participant and $129 for a
non-member company. Group rates are available. Space is limited, so register today!
Visit www.hospitalitylouisville.com for more information about training and to register.
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The Louisville Visitors Center offers walking tours of downtown
Louisville. The tour is a free 60-minute walk led by volunteers. If you would
like more information on how to take a tour, or if you know someone who would
like to be a tour guide, call (502) 379-6109 or e-mail Sherri at sbrindle@gotolouisville.com.
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Do you love Louisville? Then the Louisville Convention & Visitors
Bureau is looking for you. We are looking for men and women of all ages to donate
a few hours of their week as a convention greeter. It's a great way to make new
friends while promoting the city that you love. If you would like more information
or to sign up for a training session please call Sherri Brindle at (502) 379-6109
or e-mail at sbrindle@gotolouisville.com.
You can also check us out on the web at www.louisvillevolunteer.com
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Ironman 2008 is meeting at various local hotels with
the Galt House Hotel & Suites as headquarters August 28-September 1. 12,500
athletes and attendees are expected to attend, generating an economic impact of
over $4 million. The Bureau will provide an onsite city concierge.
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106th Infantry Division Association is meeting at
the Galt House Hotel & Suites September 3-7. 175 attendees are expected,
generating an economic impact of $118,560. The Bureau will provide onsite registration assistance.
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The Bureau will host its annual Golf Classic on Monday,
October 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lake Forest Golf Club. This is a fantastic
and fun opportunity for hospitality industry leaders to enjoy a great day of golf
and networking. Not a golfer? Be a party crasher!
Come out for an evening of fun and networking from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. $20 includes
two drink tickets, dinner and entertainment. For more information on registering
as a golfer or party crasher, or to sponsor the event, visit www.lcvbgolfclassic.com. Contact us at partner@gotolouisville.com if you have questions.
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All partners are invited to participate in orientation sessions
held every other month. If you are a new partner, or would like a refresher course
in maximizing your partner benefits, please attend our Partner Orientation meeting
at the Bureau on Wednesday, October 8, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Contact
Michelle Penn at mpenn@gotolouisville.com to RSVP.
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 On
Tuesday, November 11, the Bureau will host the 2008 Recognition
of Service Excellence (ROSE) Awards to honor the individuals within the hospitality
industry who truly make the city's first impression, and always make sure it's
a good one. From the taxi cab driver to the concierge to the reservationist, help
us pay tribute to those that are the best of the best. Nominations are being accepted
for non-managerial star employees today at www.louisvilleroseawards.com. If you are interested in
sponsoring the ROSE awards, contact Melissa Sparks at msparks@gotolouisville.com.
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The Kentucky Department of Tourism's text only versions of the
regional sections for the 2009 Official Visitor’s Guide is posted for review
at www.kentuckytourism.com/industry. Please carefully check
your listing and send corrections to Kathy.Yount@ky.gov.
Design of the guide is ongoing with pictures and advertisements being placed on
the pages. Ad proofs will be available in mid-September. If you have an image
you would like to submit for consideration, send it to MaryAnn.Seeman@ky.gov.
Images need to be at least 4 x 6 inches at 300 dpi. Proofs will be posted until Thursday, August 28.
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 Gallopalooza,
the 2004 civic pride project that sent hundreds of life-size, artistically decorated
horses out to graze all over Louisville, is back with all-new horse designs. The
2009 project will feature four new horse poses, including one that will be determined
by the public at www.courier-journal.com/horses.“This year, the theme
for the horses will be ‘Possibility City’ to tie in with our community’s
new branding campaign,” said Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson.
Bureau Brief Editor: Susan Dallas
Bureau Brief Layout: Angela Weisser & Mark Perry
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