CLEARFIELD – Staff at the Clearfield County Recreation and Tourism Authority have started to compile information for the 2008 county visitor guide.
The new guide will see some changes, including a return to the 2006 layout style, which categorized information by amenity, activity and attraction, and will include a coupon section featuring specials offered by businesses having partnership agreements with CCRTA.
Several features are planned, and two road trips to drive visitors through the region will be included.
CCRTA needs as much information as possible about 2008 events. Larger events that have the potential to bring tourists to the area will be included in the guide; other events will be placed on the Web site calendar and included in smaller event listings which are produced and updated more frequently.
Listing categories, information needed, and deadlines are listed below. All submissions must be emailed or faxed and must include a contact name and phone number for information verification.
Lodging, including campgrounds – Deadline September 30:
Name of facility, type of facility (hotel, motel, inn, B&B, etc), address, phone numbers, Web site and e-mail if available, and contact person.
Restaurant – Deadline Sept. 30:
Name of restaurant, type of restaurant, address, phone, Web Site and e-mail if available, contact person, smoking/non smoking available, and whether or not alcohol and/or entertainment are available.
Specialty shopping – Deadline – Oct. 30:
Name of store or shop, signature sale item (handmade, collectible, antique, tackle or bait, etc); address, phone, Web site and email if available, and contact person.
Church – Deadline Oct. 30:
Name of Church, denomination if not included in the name, address, phone number, Web site and e-mail if available, primary worship service times. Special note on churches: There must be a phone number that visitors can call in order to be included. Many visitors arrive on Friday night and need to confirm service times and/or directions prior to attending.
Event – Deadline Oct. 30:
Name of event, responsible club, community group or business; address, dates of event, and major activities. Name and phone number for visitors to contact must be included. E-mail and Web site information should be included if available.
Attractions (Parks, recreation amenities, theatres, etc): – Deadline Oct. 30:
Name of attraction, description of what visitors will experience, any special activities or events, address and directions, contact name and phone number, web site and email if available.
Historical/Cultural (Museums, Historical Societies, Monuments, etc) – Deadline Setp. 30:
Name, description of primary emphasis (Civil War, local history, sports, etc), address, phone number and contact person, times open to public, Web site and e-mail if available.
Advertising sales will also soon be under way. Local businesses interested in advertising in next year’s guide may call 765-1312 or e-mail mediavision@atlanticbb.net.
For information about listings, events, and partnering with CCRTA call 765-5734 or e-mail info@visitclearfieldcounty.net.