If you’re into food, wine and locally sourced menus, it’s time for you to Harvest Idaho: One Bite at a Time. Beginning August 29 running through November 6, you can spice-up your travel itinerary with a unique gastronomic experience unsurpassed by any, featuring local brews, eats, vino and sweets.
The calendar below (September 4 – 10) will introduce you to upcoming food events, activities and chefs giving you the opportunity to experience Idaho’s exceptional harvest season in a variety of ways – and don’t forget to look for the Idaho Preferred seal of approval when purchasing products. Idaho Preferred supports local farmers, ranchers, processors, and communities
List of events:
Cooking Classes, Spuds, Suds, Paella, Whitewater and Wine at Harvest Idaho: One Bite at a Time
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Conference Activity Ideas from ITS Conference
The following is an overview of conference hosted activities:
1. Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard the Mish-an-Nock
2. Trail of the Coeur d’Alene Bike Ride
3. Fly Fishing Instruction
4. Half Day Walk and Wade Fishing
5. Wallace Silver Mine and Ghost Town Trolley Tour
6. Horseback Dinner Ride
7. Sunset Kayaking Trip
8. Golf Tournament
These are some great ideas, but what fun interesting thing can you think of that might have showcased our area that was different?
1. Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard the Mish-an-Nock
2. Trail of the Coeur d’Alene Bike Ride
3. Fly Fishing Instruction
4. Half Day Walk and Wade Fishing
5. Wallace Silver Mine and Ghost Town Trolley Tour
6. Horseback Dinner Ride
7. Sunset Kayaking Trip
8. Golf Tournament
These are some great ideas, but what fun interesting thing can you think of that might have showcased our area that was different?
Monday, August 29, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
North Idaho Fair 2011 Photos - Spokesman Mobile - Aug. 18, 2011
Some great photos from the Spokeman Review from the North Idaho Fair.
Click the link to see them North Idaho Fair 2011 Photos - Spokesman Mobile - Aug. 18, 2011
Click the link to see them North Idaho Fair 2011 Photos - Spokesman Mobile - Aug. 18, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Fly Down the Pend Oreille River in Sandpoint Idaho
This is a beautiful video of the Pend Oreille river:
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Customer Service Rules
There tends to be a relaxed attitude in our area and for some reason it has become acceptable for people to show up late to meetings or not show up at all.
Another startling issue is lack of pride in customer service and disregard for customers.
Showing up late or not showing up at all to a designated meeting show a complete disrespect for the other people you are meeting with. Sometimes things happen that can not be avoided. In those cases call and let someone know you will be late and if that still works in the schedule or let someone know you won't make. Don't just show up 15 to 20 minutes late or not at all without calling or informing someone.
Ignoring customer service and not making sure your staff are representing your business in the best possible light is all on you as the business owner.
When people are scrutinizing every penny they spend you can not afford to sit back and just do "business as usual". Unless you want to go out of business, because you have to become the discount king to get customers in your door you have to give them the experience they feel is worthy of paying more for.
I will spend more money at a place I know I will get exceptional service and quality products, but I will only make the mistake of spending extra at a place with a quality product, but horrendous service. I want an experience that makes me feel good when I walk out the door.
Are you providing that for your customers?
Jamie Lynn Morgan
Relationship Philosophy Marketing
Phone: 208-740-1449
Email: Jamie@nwmarketimg411.com
Website
Another startling issue is lack of pride in customer service and disregard for customers.
Showing up late or not showing up at all to a designated meeting show a complete disrespect for the other people you are meeting with. Sometimes things happen that can not be avoided. In those cases call and let someone know you will be late and if that still works in the schedule or let someone know you won't make. Don't just show up 15 to 20 minutes late or not at all without calling or informing someone.
Ignoring customer service and not making sure your staff are representing your business in the best possible light is all on you as the business owner.
When people are scrutinizing every penny they spend you can not afford to sit back and just do "business as usual". Unless you want to go out of business, because you have to become the discount king to get customers in your door you have to give them the experience they feel is worthy of paying more for.
I will spend more money at a place I know I will get exceptional service and quality products, but I will only make the mistake of spending extra at a place with a quality product, but horrendous service. I want an experience that makes me feel good when I walk out the door.
Are you providing that for your customers?
Jamie Lynn Morgan
Relationship Philosophy Marketing
Phone: 208-740-1449
Email: Jamie@nwmarketimg411.com
Website
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Culinary Tourism: August #FunFriday Taste Trip
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Friday, August 26 · 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Late notice this month - sorry, all! :) Join us at Coeur d'Alene's delicious new addition - we will meet on the bar side at 5:01pm - stop by and put your feet up!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Why are you on Facebook? Setting goals, taking it seriously | Sheila's Guide To The Good Stuff
Everyone from a newbie travel blogger to an experienced destination marketing organization has confessed to me that the only thing they pay attention to on Facebook is how to get more followers and bigger numbers.
When I ask what they are even doing on Facebook – what are their business goals for their Facebook business Page – they really don’t know.
Read rest here:
Why are you on Facebook? Setting goals, taking it seriously | Sheila's Guide To The Good Stuff
When I ask what they are even doing on Facebook – what are their business goals for their Facebook business Page – they really don’t know.
Read rest here:
Why are you on Facebook? Setting goals, taking it seriously | Sheila's Guide To The Good Stuff
Monday, August 22, 2011
1st-class fliers: Safety first, but next up is lie-flat seat - USATODAY.com
What do first-class and business-class fliers want from an airline?
That depends on the trip, and from what part of the world they're flying.
For most, it's safety first. But a seat that lies flat enough to mimic a bed is also valued for long overseas flights, according to a study released earlier this month by the GBTA Foundation, the Global Business Travel Association's research wing.
Rest of the story:1st-class fliers: Safety first, but next up is lie-flat seat - USATODAY.com
Friday, August 19, 2011
Kudos For Coeur d'Alene on TripAdvisor
I like to browse the Travel Forums on TripAdvisor first thing when I log in on the computer in the morning to see what questions are being asked about our area and if there is anyone who I can help out with a response to their questions. I found this one this morning and wanted to share it with everyone. (This was someone who had already vacationed in our area answering a post from someone considering coming to Coeur d'Alene.)
The one thing I wanted to point out in that,(besides the fact that they obviously had a good time),is their reference to "talk to people when you get there". Do the locals they will be talking to know about your business? Have you been solely marketing to visitors and travelers and neglecting your own backyard? Referrals online and off from the people who live here year round are happening every day. Don't miss out on an opportunity to tell them why they need to be sending people your way.
Author: Jamie Lynn Morgan, Relationship Philosopher & Community Creator for Travel and Tourism Businesses.
We were just vacationing in Coeur D'Alene last week on vacation. We did stuff with and without kids. If you are staying in or near the resort, I recommend... the sea plane ride, kayaking, hanging over at the pool, take in a round of golf, there is a cool museum in town there, go out to dinners (I recommend Wolf Creek Inn)... Not sure if there is a club scene- I didnt notice that. You can alwhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifays contact the hotel you are staying at (or talk to people when you get there) and ask. You can also drive into Spokane ( bigger city- might have more night life)
The one thing I wanted to point out in that,(besides the fact that they obviously had a good time),is their reference to "talk to people when you get there". Do the locals they will be talking to know about your business? Have you been solely marketing to visitors and travelers and neglecting your own backyard? Referrals online and off from the people who live here year round are happening every day. Don't miss out on an opportunity to tell them why they need to be sending people your way.
Author: Jamie Lynn Morgan, Relationship Philosopher & Community Creator for Travel and Tourism Businesses.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Are Canadians really nicer than Americans? - USATODAY.com
I'm just back from a week in Atlantic Canada and I'd have to say, in general, Canadians are nicer. Or at any rate, they're more trusting.
Without getting into demographic or cultural differences between us and our friendly neighbors to the north, here are three instances in which I enjoyed the kindness of strangers during my visit.
Read rest of story here: Are Canadians really nicer than Americans? - USATODAY.com
Without getting into demographic or cultural differences between us and our friendly neighbors to the north, here are three instances in which I enjoyed the kindness of strangers during my visit.
Read rest of story here: Are Canadians really nicer than Americans? - USATODAY.com
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