Vermont Travel Industry Conference Evaluation Annual Meeting January 11, 2008
Number of Participants
Number of Sponsors
Response Rate (%)
Attendee Survey Method
Info from VTIC Will Improve: Sales/Marketing69% Networking66% Resource Use40% Customer Satisfaction33% Profitability23%
Organization of Conference
Date of Conference
Sponsor Exhibits
Silent Auction
Value for Your Expenditure
Maximum Registration Fee Increase
Conference Web Site
Hotel Ambiance
Hotel Comfort and Service
Seating-Lighting-Temperature
Program Bill O’Neal2.88 VDTM Update th Anniversary Celebration2.96 Jim Miller3.18 Costas Christ3.26
Session Survey Results SessionNo. Attendees Practical Application Offer Again? Google Analytics Newsletter & Marketing Marketing to Women
What did you like most? Networking Workshops Costas Christ Jim Miller “I took practical ideas away from every session. I brought home materials to share with my organization that are useful!”
What did you like least? Suggestions? “Lack of mixing people up – opportunities to be introduced to others.” “…same as last year…” No wireless internet access. Need handouts for all sessions. More traffic needed in exhibit hall. “…why aren’t all conference materials made locally…?” Invite more legislators.
Topics for next year Marketing (197) Research/Trends (134) Customer Service (115) Partnerships (109) Sustainable Tourism (105) Public Relations (97)
Suggestions for next year Beginner and expert levels of web/ SEO, Google analytics, Constant Contact Branding Global climate change – next steps? Welcome centers Marketing to minorities and other niches (younger markets, women)