SALES + VISITOR CENTER
The goal of the sales team is to generate new business opportunities and build awareness of South Walton as a destination for the meetings and conventions, incentives, weddings, and consumer travel markets. We aim to be a trusted source of information while inspiring group travel to South Walton.
Group Sales FAM:
The Group Sales team hosted 8 meeting planners for a FAM Trip, Feb. 3-6. We had planners from Washington DC, Boston, Nashville, Huntsville, two from California, and two from Texas. Our team had previously met with each of them and they expressed interest in learning more about South Walton for future meetings. The group bonded very quickly and had a wonderful time experiencing hotels, meeting venues, activities, and restaurants over the course of two days. A big "Thank You" to all the partners who showcased their services during the FAM! We made quite an impression! Below are a few comments from the satisfaction surveys:
“Congratulations on a seamless execution of our FAM. I was so impressed and blown away by your destination and the community you are a part of”
“Thank you for a wonderful event. I was so astonished about the area. One of my corporate clients is very interested in learning more and I have several more groups to speak with”
“I honestly didn’t know anything about the destination prior to the FAM. I will definitely add it to my list of recommendations going forward”
Recent Industry Events:
- Independent Planner Education Conference (IPEC), March 1-3
- This event is produced exclusively for independent meeting planners not affiliated with third-party organizations. We had two productive days of prescheduled, one-on-one appointments where we met with 25 meeting planners.
- Georgia Bridal Show, March 26-27
- This Expo will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center where we will showcase South Walton as an option for destination weddings, rehearsal dinners, and bachelorette/bachelor weekends to newly engaged couples in the Atlanta market.
Visitor Center Updates:
For the month of February, the Visitor Center welcomed 2,234 guests and sold $18,343 in merchandise. We offer a convenient in-store pickup option is available through our online store, so visitors or residents who are nearby can place an order online and skip the shipping costs by picking up their merchandise at the Visitor Center. Curbside pickup is also available.
New Employee:
We welcomed a new member to the Visitor Center team in March. Please stop by and say hello to Visitor Information Specialist, Angela Loubier.
Merchandise Spotlight: Sport-Tek 1/4 Zip Sweatshirts
The temperature is starting to warm up, but there's still plenty of cool weather to enjoy. Our Sport-Tek 1/4 Zip Sweatshirts are the perfect accessory for those cooler evenings, or as a gift to send to friends and family.
These durable, colorfast quarter zips feature a better fit with minimal shrink, as well as 2x2 rib knit cuffs and waistband. They feature our South Walton logo embroidered on the left chest in white on the Heather and Navy colors, and in full color on the White.
The sweatshirts are 65/35 ring spun combed cotton/poly fleece and are available in Navy, Heather Gray and White. They are available in sizes small - 3XL.
To purchase your Sport-Tek 1/4 zip sweatshirt ($30) online, CLICK HERE.
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