Tips, tricks, and resources for planning the perfect family reunion, from the Athens, Georgia Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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2. Tourism Work$ for Athens A THENS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: YOUR ONE-STOP REUNION PLANNING SHOP

3. Tourism Work$ for Athens Reunion PlanningTips and Resources Create your vision and then zoom in on the details

4. Tourism Work$ for Athens CVB Services Destination consulting Venues Vendors Hotel block bookings Welcome literature and maps

5. Tourism Work$ for Athens Getting Acquainted VisitAthensGA.com AND VisitAthensGA.mobi Event calendar Shopping / Dining Attractions Special offers

6. Tourism Work$ for Athens Getting Acquainted Visitors Guide Athens Welcome Center Other local brochures / maps Regional brochures Classic City Tours

7. Tourism Work$ for Athens CVB Services Your cost? $0

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9. Tourism Work$ for Athens DISCLAIMER

10. Tourism Work$ for Athens Where / When / How to Start Start EARLY Make a rough outline of your vision Plan good mix of fun and “business” Remember all ages/abilities participate Delegate, delegate, delegate Document, document, document

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12. Tourism Work$ for Athens Your Timeline Key tasks: Make a list of potential attendees Form committees and establish responsibilities and schedules Set date and length of reunion and budget for the event Call the CVB to get assistance finding hotels, venues, and facilities; schedule site visits if needed

13. Tourism Work$ for Athens Your Timeline Key tasks: Sign contracts with venues and hotels to secure space for your reunion (ask LOTS of questions!) Hire vendors (supplies and memorabilia) Set communications schedule Establish theme or area of focus

14. Tourism Work$ for Athens Contracting – How does it work?

15. Tourism Work$ for Athens Modern Tools Email and Social Media (pssst – but don’t forget the snail mail folks…..)

16. Tourism Work$ for Athens Sniffin’ around town

18. Stuff for the kids vs. stuff for the adults

19. Things to do for the ladies and the fellas

20. Active, busy times vs. times to rest and relax

22. Tourism Work$ for Athens Pick a Theme Mardi Gras Christmas in July Casino Beach Party Tailgating

23. Tourism Work$ for Athens Your Timeline Key tasks Confirm and reconfirm all contracts along the way Leave time for last-minute and unexpected “surprises” Use your CVB for final preparation and supplies

24. Tourism Work$ for Athens Don’t Forget ENJOY (and endure!)

25. Tourism Work$ for Athens Your Timeline Post – reunion Evaluate (survey, feedback forms, comments) Settle accounting Document, document, document Write thank-you notes and letters Start planning your next gathering

26. Tourism Work$ for Athens Thank You for Your Commitment to Reunion Fun in Athens Amy Clark Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau 706.357.4430 VisitAthensGA.com

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