
Dear Advertisers,
On Monday we re-launched the site! We’ll be sending out an official release next week to the public but wanted to give you the opportunity to use the site and give you a few tips so you get the most exposure!
IMPORTANT! Please take 10 minutes to LOG IN to your account to update it and take advantage of the NEW FEATURES:
• Run of site package and lodging features for ALL advertisers
• Run of site buttons and banners for our sponsors
• Post UNLIMITED photos
• Post UNLIMITED packages
• Code PACKAGES by THEME
• Coding for amenities, activities on site and services expanded
• Vacation rental coding expanded
The most important new feature is THEME CODING. Now you can code your packages by theme so they will rotate throughout our special sections like Outdoor Getaways or Romantic Getaways, etc.
New Features for Visitors
In addition, we've added new features for USERS like:
• Over 50 new articles on getaway themes/activities
• Expanded map links, i.e. Google aerial views
• Posting comments on forum bulletin board and on destinations
• Search events by keyword
• Blog RSS Feeds
• Social Bookmarking tools
• Translate page feature
• Search by distance in hours
In the future, we'll be adding lots of new content. Look for mashup maps of featured advertisers, turn on/off review features, and a search events by type function and more!! We are so excited about our debut and always look forward to your feedback so we can better both yours and our users experience!
EscapeMaker.com, debuts “The Tastes of New York State” an agri-tourism webisode series featuring 5 popular areas around New York State known for their unique agri-focus!
http://www.escapemaker.com/agritourism
The Spring webisode kicks off the seasonal series and features local farms and products, restaurants that use organic and local produce, wine tasting and local vineyards, the Culinary Institute of America, and maple events just in time for Maple Weekends on March 21-22 and March 28-29, 2009.
Made possible with a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and produced by the Emmy Award winning Factory Films, Inc., Escapemaker.com ’s host Marissa Copeland and foodie extraordinaire, travels the state with a Spring menu in hand - seeking out the best in local ingredients and getaway ideas... MORE
Adventures In Travel Expo
We still have spots left in our Weekend Getaway Pavilion at The Adventures in Travel Expo at the Javits Center in NYC October 10-11, 2009.
We secured a great spot -- an amazing booth position, #513, right at the front of the show!
For those of you that have not participated before, our Pavilion Shows are an opportunity for you to exhibit and promote your destination to travelers in the tri-state area -- at a significant cost savings! CVB's, B&B's, Hotels, and attractions may participate!
In addition, you'll be promoted under the EscapeMaker umbrella and can take advantage of pre and post show marketing that would not be included if you were to exhibit on your own!
BOOTH COST is only $1995! 40% savings off of retail!
Includes electricity, 4ft table and 2 chairs.
And the best part..... you'll take co-ownership of THOUSANDS of E-leads collected at the show to add to your own E-newsletter distribution list!
DOWNLOAD SHOW CONTRACT