INFORMATION:
What:  Farifeld CVB Offers Free Tourism Hospitality Training
When: Wednesday, May 16
Time:  9:00-11:00 am
Where: Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

  The Fairfield Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to offer free tourism hospitality training on Wednesday, May 16 at 9 a.m. at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center.  Designed to encourage local businesses to incorporate tourism-friendly practices at their business and make Fairfield the most visitor-friendly city in Iowa, this two hour workshop will include hospitality training as well as information about Fairfield and area attractions.
Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, the Destination Fairfield Tourism handbook that provides information on attractions and events in and around Fairfield, interesting and fun facts, and a list of phone numbers and websites with further information about Fairfield.
This training session is open to anyone with an interest in making Fairfield a better place to live and visit. The interactive seminar will provide front-line hospitality industry employees, volunteers and interested individuals and businesses with exciting, actionable information that boosts their knowledge of the area's tourism offerings.
"Tourism is great for Fairfield and Jefferson County, adding to the local economy in a variety of ways, including hotel, restaurant and retail expenditures and the creation of additional jobs," said Rustin Lippincott, of the Fairfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Tourism adds energy and builds good will within the community and this program will prepare participants to become ambassadors for Fairfield and strengthen community pride. The Bureau will be rolling out our 2012-13 visitors guide shortly, as well as a visitor friendly map."
Carrie Koelker, Eastern Iowa Tourism Association executive director, noted "Fairfield has amazing tourism attractions, from their trail system to great restaurants and festivals like Art Walk and the All Things Italian Street Festival.  This workshop may even surprise some residents with information they never knew before."  Koelker will be in Fairfield to assist with the training. 
The workshop is free and open to the public, however, space is limited and interested individuals should contact the Bureau to reserve a spot. The Jefferson County Supervisors provided financial assistance for the workshop. For more information or to register, call 641-472-2828 or email tbaker@travelfairfieldiowa.com.
The Mission of the Fairfield Iowa Convention and Visitors Bureau is to promote the diverse events available in our community, and to attract and create events that will inspire tourism and conventions, and to support the continued development of a rich, cultural and thriving environment.