Beste Visitor podcasts (2024)

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EP 50 – Increase your corporate bookings in 2025 with Helen Applin Head of Business Events, Visit West 43:56

12d ago43:56

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Send us a text Are you looking to grow your corporate bookings in 2025? Business events like meetings, conferences, and team-building activities are key revenue sources, especially during off-peak times in the visitor economy. In this episode, Kelly chats with Helen Applin, Head of Business Events at Visit West, about the MICE (Meetings, Incentives…

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EP49 Behind the Scenes of Wales' AA Hotel of the Year 2024: Success Strategies from The Parkgate Hotel’s Damien Martin 46:01

26d ago46:01

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Send us a text In this episode of I chatted with Damien Martin, General Manager of award-winning The Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff. Just a year after opening its doors in 2021, The Parkgate Hotel scooped the prestigious AA Hotel of the Year for Wales title. Damien gives us an inside look at the hotel’s success and shares what it takes to run a standout…

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EP 48 Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Content Marketing with Charlotte Laing, The Content Emporium 51:04

1M ago51:04

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Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode! I’m super excited to chat with Charlotte Laing, the amazing founder of The Content Emporium. Her agency is thriving, with a team of 46 talented people, and they’re doing fantastic work for clients, including 20 shopping centres across the UK. Who’s This Episode For? If you’re creating content for businesse…

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EP 47 Visit West Food & Drink Forum Sept 2024 24:52

2M ago24:52

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Send us a text Welcome to Series 4 of The Visitor Elves Podcast! We’re back, and I couldn’t be more excited to kick off Series 4 of the Visitor Elves podcast. Whether you’re a long-time listener (you’re a total rockstar!) or it’s your first time tuning in, I’m thrilled to have you here. We’re two years in, with 46 episodes and over 4,200 downloads—…

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MT PLEASANT CVB MEET HERE-Zonta Club 35th Annual Applefest! 16:06

2M ago16:06

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On this episode of Meet Here, Bob is joined by Ruth Helwig - President of the Mt. Pleasant Zonta Club, and Mary Jane Flanagan as they discuss the upcoming 35th Annual Zonta Club Applefest as well as what the Mt. Pleasant Zonta Club is all about!Door BOB PETERS

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MT PLEASANT CVB MEET HERE - Max & Emily's Summer Concert Series! 15:02

3M ago15:02

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On this episode of MEET HERE we talk with Elmo from Max and Emily's about this years summer concert series! We also learn more about why Elmo loves Mt. Pleasant + how Max & Emily's continues to be a large part of our community.Door BOB PETERS

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EP. 46 Lorraine Jarvie - General Manager of Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath, talks luxury hotel management and Bridgerton 43:00

3M ago43:00

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Send us a text In my final episode of Series 3, I have a special guest, the wonderful and oh-so-stylish Lorraine Jarvie, General Manager of the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath. This hotel has a five-star (red) rating and is one of the top 2% in the country. With 40 bedrooms and 140 staff (180 during busy periods), the Royal Crescent is not only one of…

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EP. 45 Making Bristol city centre a more sustainable and enjoyable place to visit with Tom Swithinbank from Bristol BIDs 47:53

4M ago47:53

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Send us a text Welcome to this week's podcast, where I’m going behind the scenes of Bristol City Centre and talking to Tom Swithinbank. Tom's work involves helping businesses become more sustainable and making the city a more appealing place to visit. Tom works for Visit West, specifically for the Business Improvement Districts, which support aroun…

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EP 44 From Boomtown to Wake the Tiger - How this festival organiser created a successful visitor attraction in the heart of Bristol 52:26

4M ago52:26

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Send us a text In today's episode, my conversation with Graham MacVoy, Managing Director of the visitor attraction Wake the Tiger in Bristol, truly blew my mind. Wake the Tiger is the permanent 'baby' created by the team running the unique Boomtown festival. The pandemic has much to answer for, but it gave Graham and his directors the headspace to …

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43: Vicki Jones talks about setting up her award-winning Glampsite and YouTube channel 'Tractors and Cream' in Somerset 51:37

5M ago51:37

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Send us a text In today’s podcast, I’m heading to the Somerset levels to chat with Vicki Jones, owner of the award-winning Tractors & Cream glampsite. Vicki and her husband Bryan worked in the hotel trade before they decided to upsticks and create their own hospitality business. After feeling the pain of putting up the yurts each year, they decided…

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MT PLEASANT CVB- Rotary Club-Help Prevent Suicide Event May 16th 25:35

6M ago25:35

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The MT Pleasant CVB was kind enough to donate their time to allow the Mt Pleasant Rotary Club to talk about their Help Prevent Suicide Event May 16th at the Veterans Memorial Library in Mt Pleasant.Door BOB PETERS

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EP 42 Ticketing system frustrations? Make yours work more effectively for you with Sarah Bagg 19:38

6M ago19:38

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Send us a text In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sarah Bagg, founder of ReWork Consulting, about getting the best ticketing or booking system to support your business needs. As a marketer, I've worked with several solutions, and I've noticed that most of them lack the automated link from email to CRM system. As a result, it's cha…

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EP 41 How working with the overseas travel trade could really help your business, with Jon Chamberlain and Mike Newman 1:17:23

7M ago1:17:23

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Send us a text In this podcast episode, we focus on increasing bookings from inbound travellers or overseas tourists through the travel trade. My guests are Jon Chamberlain, Head of Marketing for VisitWest, and Mike Newman of B2Me Tourism Marketing. Jon has been working for 11 years to promote Bristol, Bath, and the surrounding areas as a European …

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Visitor Insurance California 0:16

7M ago0:16

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Are you tired of worrying about unexpected travel emergencies? Look no further! VisitorPlans provides comprehensive travel insurance services to your needs. From medical emergencies to trip cancellations, our services ensure you're covered every step of the way. For more, visit Visitor Insurance California or visit https://www.visitorplans.com/serv…

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EP 40 - The state of the domestic group market in 2024, with Steve Reed Tourism 28:20

8M ago28:20

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Send us a text Today's Marketing Insights is all about the 'groups' market. For many years, the domestic group travel or coach tour industry has been an important part of the UK’s tourism industry. Groups have historically been guaranteed business for many tourism organisations, with up to 50 people on a coach coming often during week day and shoul…

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EP 39 Easy tips for mastering your email marketing with Sarah Orchard - Marketing Insight 33:45

8M ago33:45

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Send us a text Today’s episode is all about email marketing and the simple things you can do to make it work more effectively to drive bookings. Joining me on the show is Sarah Orchard of Get Fully Booked. Sarah runs a marketing programme that helps small independent accommodation businesses improve their marketing and increase their direct booking…

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EP 38 Behind the scenes at the Royal International Air Tattoo, Cotswolds with Simon Hough 43:32

8M ago43:32

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Send us a text If large open-air events or air shows are your thing, you'll love this episode. In today’s podcast, I chat with Simon Hough, Head of Commercial Activities and Hospitality at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the largest military airshow in the world. We chat about the event and everything that goes into its creation across t…

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EP 37 Marketing Insight - How to work with influencers in 2024 with Claire Robinson, Weekend Candy 29:01

9M ago29:01

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Send us a text Today's episode is the first of my Marketing Insights series. In it, I’m talking to the lovely Claire Robinson, founder and Creative Director of WeekendCandy.com, about the world of influencer marketing and how to work with Influencers in 2024. Claire shares several tips on how to find the right people to work with and get the most o…

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EP 36 Digital marketing insights and what's next for the UK's tourism industry with Jarrod Lopiccolo & Kate Sikora from digital agency Noble Performs 57:13

9M ago57:13

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Send us a text Digital marketing is constantly evolving, and it can be a challenge to keep up. I recently had a conversation with Jarrod Lopiccolo (CEO) and Kate Sikora (Managing Partner) from Noble Performs, a digital agency that specialises in travel and tourism marketing. With over 20 years of experience in the US, they established a UK agency i…

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Ep 35 The role of culture in Weston-super-Mare's Regeneration: conversation with Creative Director, Fiona Matthews of Super Culture 🌟 40:58

9M ago40:58

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Send us a text Welcome to episode 35 of the Visitor Elves podcast. Today, I’m joined by Fiona Matthews, Creative Director of Super Culture, an organisation that creates cultural experiences in Weston-super-Mare. Super Culture creates large-scale events such as the annual light festival GLOW and Whirligig and works on initiatives involving the entir…

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Ep 34 ⚽️ Sports tourism in Bristol and the exciting plans for Bristol's Ashton Gate Stadium, home of Bristol City Football Club and Bristol Bears with CEO Mark Kelly. 53:58

10M ago53:58

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Send us a text Welcome back to the first Visitor Elves episode of 2024. I hope you had a good Christmas season and your plans for 2024 are shaping up. In today's conversation, I'm going behind the scenes of Ashton Gate Stadium, home of Bristol City Football Club, Bristol Bears, and Bristol Flyers, with the wonderful, Dublin-born CEO Mark Kelly of A…

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Ep 33 Setting out the ambition and plans for visitor economy of the VisitWest tourism region with Managing Director, Kathryn Davis 54:14

11M ago54:14

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Send us a text In this festive episode just before Christmas, we have a returning guest, the lovely Kathryn Davis, Managing Director of VisitWest, shedding light on the key aspects of the recently launched Destination Management Plan (DMP). The VisitWest regional area, including Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset, brings in a …

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Ep 32 Insight into one of the South West's best campsite and outdoor activity centres Mendip Activity Centre, with George Combe 42:22

12M ago42:22

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Send us a text Today's podcast episode features the delightful George Combe, talking about the growth and popularity of the Mendip Activity Centre in North Somerset. Spread across 250 acres, Mendip Activity Centre is the largest independent activity centre in the West. With a dry ski slope, toboggan run, watersports on the river, rock climbing, and…

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Ep 31 Noah's Ark Zoo Farm: An Accessible, VisitEngland Gold Award-Winning Visitor Attraction with Larry Bush 50:37

1y ago50:37

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Send us a text With one in five households having someone with an impairment or disability, it is crucial for businesses in the visitor economy to prioritise accessibility. Your consideration and awareness of this market can make or break a visitor's decision to choose your business. Supporting people with access needs has always been essential, bu…

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Green Card Holders 0:21

1y ago0:21

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To choose insurance for green card holders, start by identifying your specific needs—whether it's health, life, auto, or property coverage. Research and compare various plans, ensuring you comply with any legal requirements, like auto insurance. Explore government programs, like Medicaid or the ACA, for potential health coverage. Consider supplemen…

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30. How restaurant Urban Tandoor is smashing it on TikTok with Owner Sujith D’Almeida and TikTok Queen Nat Brereton 58:55

1y ago58:55

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Send us a text It's been a while but I'm excited to be back with my 30th episode featuring the team behind the Bristol restaurant absolutely smashing it on TikTok - Urban Tandoor. Urban Tandoor are now apparently the most followed Indian restaurant account on TikTok, with many of their posts reaching views into the millions. In today’s episode, I c…

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Best Visitors Insurance For Parents Visiting Usa 0:12

1y ago0:12

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When considering the optimal visitors insurance for parents planning to visit the USA, several key factors come into play to ensure their health and well-being during their stay. The best visitors insurance should offer comprehensive medical coverage, including emergency medical expenses, hospitalization, and doctor visits. It should also cover pre…

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29. Marketing in the visitor economy with Kelly Ballard 1:14:23

1+ y ago1:14:23

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Send us a text In this final episode of Series 2, I am bringing you my story. I’m being interviewed by my Visitor Elf sidekick Shonette Laffy, Digital Marketing Manager of Visit West and fellow freelancer. During my conversation with Shonette, I share how I got into the visitor economy and what life was like in marketing before the internet existed…

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28. Find out how Stroud Brewery and Stonehouse Court Hotel are working together as part of VisitGloucestershire's Sustainability Champions to help each other and drive change 59:07

1+ y ago59:07

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Send us a text In today’s podcast I had the pleasure of chatting to two independent tourism organisations based in Gloucestershire who are leading the way in not only making their businesses as sustainable as possible, they are also on a journey to changing our thinking around how we spend our leisure time – including what we choose to eat and drin…

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27. How Bath's historic venues have adapted through massive changes, with Rebecca West, Marketing Manager at the Roman Baths 43:49

1+ y ago43:49

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Send us a text Today’s chat is with Rebecca West, Marketing Manager responsible for one of the most visited pay-to-enter visitor attractions in the UK outside London - the Roman Baths. I was lucky enough to speak to Becca, just days before she started maternity leave to have her first baby. In fact by the time this podcast comes out, she might have…

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26. Hear about this year's momentous Bristol 650 celebrations from Naomi Miller, Acting Director at Bristol Ideas 39:45

1+ y ago39:45

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Send us a text This week I've been chatting with the fascinating Naomi Miller, Acting Director at Bristol Ideas - organisers of inspiring talks and debates which shine a light a light on diverse issues in the city. Bristol Ideas runs events throughout the year, including Festival of the Future City in October, and the Festival of Economics in Novem…

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25. You must have heard of the award winning boutique hotel Homewood Park? Listen to my conversation with Lewis Collins about what its like to work in and promote the distinctly cool Kaleidoscope Collection ... 45:34

1+ y ago45:34

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Send us a text This week I've been chatting with the fabulous Lewis Collins, Brand and Marketing manager of the Kaleidoscope collection - three award winning luxury boutique hotels in and around Bath and Wiltshire. The multiple award winning hotels: Homewood (just outside Bath), The Bird (in the centre of Bath) and the Bishopstrow (in Wiltshire). J…

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24. Meet Anselm Guise, the aristocratic trance music aficionado, turned owner of stunning country estate Elmore Court, near Gloucester. 33:58

1+ y ago33:58

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Send us a text Today’s podcast episode is with an aristocratic festival organiser, techno DJ and producer, who has combined his passion for entertainment with his love of the environment in his family home on the River Severn in Gloucestershire. Meet Anselm Guise, owner of Elmore Court the beautiful wedding venue and stately home just outside Glouc…

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23. Podcast 1st birthday episode, with Annah Todman owner of Uncover Britain road trips, talking motorhome travel 39:38

2y ago39:38

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Send us a text It's been a whole year since I first launched the Elves of the Visitor Economy podcast! Whoop whoop! Happy birthday to me As a big fan of camping, with a dream of one day owning a camper van, this feels like an appropriate time to be talking motorhome travels with Annah Todman. Today's conversation is all about her business Uncover B…

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How To Find The Best Visitor Insurance 1:31

2y ago1:31

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When looking for the best visitor insurance, consider the coverage, network of providers, cost, reputation, policy details, claim process, eligibility and provider support. Compare different plans and seek advice from insurance experts before making a decision. Check out the audio for clear idea! Thanks For more : Visit : www.visitorplans.com…

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22. Growing a successful digital following for destinations with travel blogger turned in-house digital marketer Lisa Kowalkowski, Marketing Cheltenham 54:02

2y ago54:02

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Send us a text If you are interested in growing an engaged digital following, you work for, or with a destination marketing organisation, then I’m sure you’ll find this week’s episode interesting. I’m talking digital marketing with travel blogger turned in-house digital destination marketer for Marketing Cheltenham, Lisa Kowalkowski. Lisa took her …

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21. The rise of the Sri Lankan restaurant chain The Coconut Tree, with founder Rodrigo Rasthinthe 43:09

2y ago43:09

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Send us a text Imagine setting up a restaurant with five of your friends that is so successful that within six years you have got nine restaurants!! Welcome back to 2023, where my first episode of the year is with Rodrigo Rashinthe, Operations Director and one of five founders of The Coconut Tree chain of Sri Lankan restaurants. In 2016, Rodrigo an…

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20. Westonbirt Arboretum and the developments that have created a truly inspirational outdoor visitor attraction, with Sophie Nash, Programme Manager 38:47

2y ago38:47

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Send us a text In today’s podcast I chat with Sophie Nash, Programme Manager of ‘Westonbirt’. Located in the Cotswolds in the County of Gloucestershire, the Arboretum is one of the most visited pay-to-enter attractions in South West England, and is ranked amongst some of the great gardens of the world. Over the past 10 years, Westonbirt has seen co…

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19. Running an independent, city centre guest house through challenging times with owner Carla Brooks, Brooks Guest House 39:09

2y ago39:09

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Send us a text For anyone involved in running an accommodation business in a city location over the past few years, times have been tough. Todays guest Carla Brooks Owner of the Brooks Guest Houses (in Bath and Bristol) shares some useful advice, having survived the recession of 2008. If you have ever wandered into St Nicholas Market in the centre …

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18. Making your hospitality business more sustainable with Mike Harris, sustainability expert and owner of Bar & Restaurant, The Strawberry Thief, Bristol 1:00:30

2y ago1:00:30

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Send us a text Today’s podcast features my conversation with Bristol bar and restaurant owner Mike Harris, The Strawberry Thief. After many years following a career as a sustainability specialist, including time with the Eden Project, he decided to go back to his hospitality roots. In 2016 he bought The Strawberry Thief, situated on Broad street ne…

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MT PLEASANT CVB MEET HERE PODCAST-MOREY COURTS 34:12

2y ago34:12

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In the latest Mt Pleasant CVB podcast Morey Courts is the subject AKA the Isabella Community Sportsplex! Amy Bunting and Chris Rowley tell us why it is important and how it impacts our Mt Pleasant community, from opportunities in sports for kids to events for all! The Isabella Community Sportsplex is here for all to enjoy!…

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17. Top tips for generating national PR with Fiona Reece travel PR expert 40:29

2y ago40:29

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Send us a text In today’s episode I am joined by the superb national travel PR specialist Fiona Reece, owner of Travel Tonic PR. If you’re wondering how, you might generate more national PR for your organisation but there is nothing new happening, you’ll love this episode. Join us as we reflect on the changing face of PR over the years, and hear so…

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16. Building and nurturing 'place' culture, with Philip Walker, Gloucester City Council 51:03

2y ago51:03

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Send us a text In today's episode, I chat with the man in charge of culture for the city of Gloucester, Philip Walker, Head of Cultural Services, Gloucester City Council. Where would we be without culture? Culture is vitally important, it provides the vitality, sense of belonging and opportunity for us to come together and connect with things that …

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VRVC S4E8: Talk to Me 51:11

2y ago51:11

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We finally get a wedding episode. Yay! Only it's not Jack and Mels. So stop thinking that (Charmaine I'm looking at you). Should Mel quit her day job and become a wedding planner? And where is Jack!? We all wish we knew the answer to that. Questions, comments, concerns: Send us an email virginriverpod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/vir…

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15. Breathing life into ‘places’ through events – with Kate & Hannah, Directors of multi-award winning theatrical events company Bakehouse Factory 39:47

2y ago39:47

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Send us a text If you work in promoting or bringing life to town and city centres, visitor attractions or have a dream of working for a creative organisation, you’re going to love today’s podcast. In this episode I’m joined by the wonderful Kate Statham and Hannah McGavin, Directors of Bristol-based and award-winning theatrical events company Bakeh…

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VRVC S4E7: Otherwise Engaged 51:43

2y ago51:43

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Everyone is engaged in something this episode. Mel is engaged in not caring about her sister's feelings and actual engagement, Jack is engaged in a new business venture, Preacher is engaged in aikido, and Hope is engaged in driving illegally. The other townsfolk are engaged in participating in the usual gossip. And we can't forget our favorite town…

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VRVC S4E6: All's Faire... 49:22

2y ago49:22

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It's finally time for the Faire and the whole town is there...and doing their normal jobs just in costume? To be faire, the costumes make everything better. But there's knights, and ale and of course drama. Questions, comments, concerns: Send us an email virginriverpod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/virginriverpod Leave us a voicemail …

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14. Riding on the crest of a in-land wave experience, with Nick Hounsfield, Founder of The Wave 30:26

2y ago30:26

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Send us a text What happens when you are passionate about people’s health and wellbeing, you love surfing, and want to create something epic that combines the two? You create a humongous 200 meter in-land surf lake! In today’s episode I talk to Nick Hounsfield, founder and chief visionary officer of The Wave https://www.thewave.com, the first inlan…

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MT PLEASANT CVB MEET HERE PRESIDENT DAVIES CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 23:32

2y ago23:32

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In this episode of the Meet Here Podcast series CMU President Davies and Bob Peters talk all things CMU, and they great impact they have on our community. Fire Up Chips!Door BOB PETERS

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MT PLEASANT CVB MEET HERE SERIES- ART REACH WITH AMY POWELL 15:14

2y ago15:14

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In this episode of the "Meet Here" series Bob catches up with Amy Powell the head of Art Reach of Mid Michigan in Downtown Mt Pleasant. Our local non-profit Art Organization that offers endless opportunities to get involved with the arts! They talk all things Art Reach: including classes offered, how to get involved, why you should get involved, an…

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