November Update

Posted by David Singleman on Nov 17, 2011 in Blog | Comments Off

Dear TTMA Members & Colleagues,

The 2011 Board of Directors met Wednesday, November 2 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood.   The meeting was followed by the monthly luncheon and mixer in the exotic Foundation Room. Guest speaker Jason Chiang from the West Hollywood CVB shared news of the ever-changing hotel/restaurant/nightlife scene, and gave a fascinating presentation on WeHo’s successful and innovative use of social media.

Next Meeting – Holiday Mixer Afloat – Wednesday, December 7

SAVE THE DATE!

Please join us for our last mixer and luncheon for 2011. TTMA member Hornblower Cruises and Events will host our Holiday mixer aboard one of their luxury yachts in the Marina del Rey. This is an event you do not want to miss!

See special offer below.

Annual Gala AKM Awards

The annual Anastasia K. Mann awards presentation and luncheon was held Wednesday, October 6 at the Lobster on Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park.   Honorees included Thomas See from Universal Studios and Pacific Park and the Santa Monica Pier. Retired Executive Director Joanie McClellan was also honored, and made a special trip from Oregon for the event. Over 130 members and guests packed the restaurant on a beautiful, sunny Santa Monica day. The silent auction raised over $3,000 – THANK YOU DONORS AND SUPPORTERS!

Membership

2011 is almost over, it’s time to renew or join for 2012.

Special Offer: Sign up a new TTMA member for 2012 and YOU AND THE NEW MEMBER will get free admission to the December Mixer Afloat! Existing member must be in good financial standing; new member to pay 2012 membership in full on or before December 7.  What a great deal!  Be sure to look for your membership renewal information in your email inbox soon.  We have a lot of great events and activities planned for 2012 and look forward to having you join us for a great year!

Board of Directors

Would you like to serve on the Board? Do you know someone who would? Nominations [including self-nominations] are now being accepted for 2012. Please join us and help shape Southern California’s greatest tourism networking resource.  You’ll be glad you did!

-Best wishes and Happy Thanksgiving from your TTMA Board of Directors



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L.A.’s Largest Mixer(R) XIII, July 21, 2011 at 5pm

Posted by Carrie Tayloe on Jul 7, 2011 in Blog | Comments Off

TTMA is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at L.A.’s Largest Mixer® XIII, located at the Shrine Auditorium Expo Center, 700 W. 32nd Street Los Angeles, CA 90007, on July 21, 2011 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Join Los Angeles area chambers and business organizations for The Ultimate Business Networking Event! Mix and mingle with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of business people representing industries and companies in and around Southern California.

L.A.’s Largest Mixer® XIII is a great opportunity to reach small to large companies, meet new clients and learn how the different chambers of commerce and business organizations can make your business grow. Mixer admission is $20 per person (no credit cards).  TTMA Members have access to free tickets!  Just click on “contact us” and request them in advance (subject to availability; first come first serve).



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Pow Wow heads to LA in 2012

Posted by Carrie Tayloe on Jun 27, 2011 in Blog | Comments Off

The biggest international trade show for inbound travel to the US will be coming to LA next year.  California is one lucky state in that POW WOW just wrapped up in San Francisco, and plans to head to yet another California city next year.  Los Angeles is already gearing up for the event.  Cirque du Soleil’s newest show, “Iris” is set to open at the Kodak Theatre next month (July 2011), Hollywood continues to spruce up the building facades along the Boulevard, and major state of the art improvements are coming to LAX’s international airport terminal.  It’s also a great time for the attractions – Universal will be opening the new Transformer’s ride, and many people haven’t had a chance to visit the relatively new Madame Tussauds location on Hollywood and Highland.  POW WOW brings in the best of the best from all the international tour operators that focus on inbound travel to the US, so this is an exciting opportunity for LA and all the destinations and services that cater to travel throughout the country.



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BOD news – February

Posted by David Singleman on Feb 25, 2011 in Blog | Comments Off

Dear TTMA Members,

The 2011 Board of Directors met Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at the Sportsmens Lodge Event Center in Studio City. Officers and Directors are as listed. (see attached).

For our annual retreat, Kevin Walsh, a professional facilitator, was on hand to help us articulate our plans for the year and walk us through some new team building exercises.  Many goals were set for the year, including increased membership and attendance at our monthly meetings and annual fund-raiser.

It was decided that beginning with the April 6th meeting, all TTMA monthly luncheons/ mixers, will be held the first Wednesday of the month. Please mark your calendars.

The Board thanked retiring Board members, Kathleen Cook [Hollywood Heights Hotel], Stacy Huszczo [Club Nokia/L.A. Live], Patrick Kaler [L.A. Inc], Lance Haddix [Attorney], and Lori Tostado [Madame Tussauds Hollywood], for their services in 2010. We would like to have two more Board members, any volunteers?

The February meeting/mixer was held the same day at the Sportsmens Lodge Event Center. Thanks to Elizabeth McDonald for hosting the event. The topic was Shopping with Susie Vance from the Beverly Center, Tracie Markel from the Citadel Outlets and Jeannie Longquist from Hollywood & Highland, all giving their perspectives and profiles on who is selling, and who is buying.

Membership: If you havent joined yet, or paid your 2011 membership dues, please take a moment to do so.  Please also help to spread the word about TTMA.  Bring your colleagues, encourage them to join.

Next Meeting will be held Thursday March 10 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art [LACMA] with lunch catered by Patina. The topic will be Creative marketing programs geared to grow visitor attendance.

We look forward to seeing you there.

News items from members are welcome, please forward to info@ttma.org

TTMA Board of Directors


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discover the arts in los angeles

Posted by Carrie Tayloe on Jan 19, 2011 in Blog | 11 comments

Now through April 31, 2011, locals and visitors in LA can gain exceptional discounts – typically half off – on LA’s cultural attractions with these special offers provided by our partner, LA Inc., and their sponsors.  For a full listing of the offers and online downloadable coupons, please go to:  http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/thearts/.   Take some time out of your schedule to visit the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live, or spend the day in Long Beach with a relaxing visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific!



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