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Special Events – Volunteers Needed
The TVCVB participates in a number of local special
events and festivals throughout the year to help
promote the Temecula Valley by identifying where
visitors are attending from (for future marketing opportunities),
encouraging stayovers and return visits
(increase room nights) and suggesting additional
activities during their stay (encourage visitors to
experience more of the area and businesses). The
TVCVB has recently supported and participated in
the Temecula Rod Run, the California Regional Wine
Tasting Event and the Wine & Music Festival. Some
upcoming events will be Xterra Races, the Temecula
Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, the Temecula International
Jazz Festival and the Temecula Valley Film &
Music Festival. In order to effectively participate at
these events, we are always in need of volunteers to
help staff booths and hand out information. If you are
one of those individuals who enjoys meeting interesting
people and sharing your knowledge of our beautiful
region, please give us a call at 888-363-2852 and
find out how you can go to the event for free and help
make a difference in our community.
Meetings and Events
DATE EVENT
Tuesday TVCVB Special Events Task
May 1 Force Meeting
10:00am – TVCVB/TVCC
Conference Room
Wednesday TVCVB Branding/PR Task Force
May 2 Meeting
8:00am – TVCVB/TVCC
Conference Room
Tuesday TVCVB Board Meeting
May 8 8:30am – TVCVB/TVCC
Conference Room
Saturday Xterra Races
& Sunday
May 19 & 20
Vail Lake Resort
Saturday Western Days
& Sunday
May 19 & 20
Old Town Temecula
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Visit Temecula.info
Now Open as a Premier Resource
and Visitors Center
On march 10th, the TVcVB opened its doors to a brand new,
visually enhanced, interactive visitor’s center in Old Town Temecula,
next to the Old Town Temecula community Theater. This
new information center features large graphic displays of the
Temecula Valley’s unique features and amenities and serves
as a place to arrange hotel accommodations, restaurant reservations
and get the latest news on current events and upcoming
special events. check out our exciting new Temecula
Valley logo merchandise and apparel…it’s fresh, hip and cutting
edge! The official ribbon cutting with the Temecula Valley
chamber of commerce was held on Thursday, march 15th and
there were over 60 people in attendance to help “welcome” the
new store. Feel free to stop by and say hello to our charming
visitor center staff, who will greet you with a smile and assist
you with all of your informational needs. Don’t forget to refer
your business associates, employees and relatives to the
center...we’ll make it easy to “find unique things to do,” “learn
about the best places to dine,” “experience the simplicity of
making a room reservation” and “learn the best way to get from
here to there.” The center is open from 9:00am—6:00pm daily
and is located at 42031 main street, suite c. We look forward
to seeing you there!
march statistics
Walk Ins ..........................................................................3,448
Rooom Night Bookings ....................................................81
Phone Calls .....................................................................4,471
Media Inquires ................................................................11
2007 TVCVB Annual meeting
On Thursday, march 15th, the TVcVB held its first stand alone annual meeting where
the focus was Building our Brand and Growing Our community TOGeTHeR. Youth Irish
Dancers started the show with a lively and entertaining performance. Doug leiber
welcomed the group and mayor chuck Washington gave an inspiring speech on our
growing tourism economy and his enthusiasm for the future of the Temecula Valley.
The 2006 year-in-review DVD was presented, showing the progress and marketing
efforts for the year. Doug leiber, General manager for the Temecula creek Inn was
given the TVcVB’s highest honor, the miiyu Yam award for his unmatched leadership
and efforts in taking tourism in the Temecula Valley to the next level. The award was
named in honor of Pechanga Resort & casino and Pechanga Development corporation
for their support in helping to foster tourism development. miiyu Yam means
“Welcome all” in the luiseño language. chairman of the Board, Denis Ferguson and
executive Director, Kimberly adams bestowed the award on Doug for his outstanding
contributions to the tourism industry in the Temecula Valley and to our community.
E-Mail Requests ................................................................251
FAM Tours/Tradeshows .....................................................5
Mail Orders........................................................................2,915
Events & Festivals.............................................................4
Temecula Today | May 2007 pg 9