"Smart Meetings Magazine honored the Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau with a 2011 Platinum Choice Award in the publication's first year of recognizing "top-notch CVBs."

 NEWS ARTICLE: SantaFeNewMexican.com

The Las Vegas Digital Marketing Awards where held at Cili Restaurant by the Las Vegas Internet Marketing Association this past Wednesday.  The LVCVA and R&R Partners won the "Best Company Website" Award for the redesign of VisitLasVegas.com.  The winner was chosen by judges from across the country in the internet marketing industry.  

Join us in congratulating the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Association on the award!

Tucson, December 16, 2011 - simpleview CRM has gone global with the launch of simpleview CRM 3.0 for the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau.

CRM Project Manager and trainer Chris George with CRM Director Liz Fernstrom took to the skies to provide on-site training to our newest international client. The trip proved successful and enjoyable, Liz sums it up best; "our hosts definitely proved Malaysians are among the nicest, most hospitable people in the world".

Indeed so, judging from photographs it would appear they invite their guests to feast like kings. Claiming to have been fed at least six times a day, Liz goes on to explain in this photo, "this was Chris' expression throughout the (entire) meal. The food is THAT good".

The CRM leaders thoroughly enjoyed their stay in Kuala Lumpur, surrounded by beautiful scenery, gracious hosts, and a new cuisine. Join us in welcoming the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau to simpleview CRM!

Tucson, December 13, 2011 - simpleview is pleased to announce the website redesign of Cobb County Convention and Visitors Bureau - now Cobb Travel and Tourism. The DMO rebranded last month with TG Madison, the DMO's agency of record.

The new Cobb Travel and Tourism is virtually unrecognizable when compared against their old website. The once blue and teal color palette of their old website has been replaced with a more modern, sleek look highlighted by a bright white background and orange accent colors.

Cobb Travel and Tourism didn't stop there, taking it a step further with the rebranding of their name, logo and website domain change, from CobbCVB.com to TravelCobb.org.

In addition to integrations with Google Maps, Travelocity and the Destination Travel Network, modules of the new website include special offers, a meeting planner login & RFP application and detailed partner listings. Atlanta's sweet spot also features a stylish Calendar of Events with the option to submit an event online, as well as a Media section with Press Releases, Media Outlets and an updated Video and Photo Tour with the option to download both lo-res and high-res images.

Cobb County CVB now Cobb Travel and Tourism -Check it out at www.CobbTravel.org  

 Tucson, December 12, 2011 - simpleview is pleased to announce the new website launch for Asheville, North Carolina, ExploreAsheville.com.

Asheville boasts the motto "any way you like it" and their new website is a reflection of that, with their homepage acting as a direct link to everything fun in Asheville, from foodie experiences to hiking trails. 
The homepage features customized modules with bright, colorful design. First, the background image change according to the season. Each season has different leaves to correspond with that season in Asheville. Also located on the homepage is a scrolling Photo Tour that highlights key features & images of the destination.

ExploreAsheville.com is sporting the latest social media integration from simpleview, where feeds from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr can be displayed on every page, each within stylized boxes. Asheville's new website also features a Social Lounge devoted to each social media type.

The new Asheville website also features sections devoted specifically to wedding planning, meeting and event planners, a "foodtopia" guide to restaurants and dining and things to do in each season.

"BestCities Global Alliance has announced the appointment of Jerad Bachar as Board Chair for 2012.  As Director of the Dubai Convention Bureau and Chair of the Global Leadership Advisory Council - Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI), Mr Bachar brings a wealth of leadership and industry experience to the position. "

TRAVEL NEWS: IncentiveTravel.co.uk

The Paducah McCracken County Convention & Visitors Bureau was recognized for Excellence in Marketing at the Kentucky Tourism Industry's annual conference on October 18 of this year in Lexington, Kentucky. The Kentucky Travel Industry Association's (KTIA) annual Traverse Award for Excellence in Marketing awarded the Paducah Visitors Bureau "First Place Winner for New Website" (www.paducah.travel). The website gained further recognition by one of the three judges as each noted their personal favorite in the Judges Choice awards.

The Kentucky Travel Industry Association unites the Commonwealth's most progressive and innovative travel and tourism-related businesses and organizations and has been and advocate for Kentucky's Travel Industry Since 1980.