Call for Host Bids for the 2016 Beer Bloggers Conference

January 21, 2015 by Allan

We are currently in the process of determining the host for the 2016 Beer Bloggers Conference in North America and are seeking bids from host cities.

In our selection of a host city, we really look at two things:

Is the city a desirable place to visit for beer bloggers? Generally this means a dozen or more local breweries with many times more than that in the state or province, at least a couple of really intriguing breweries high on bloggers’ to-visit lists, and a strong local beer culture.
Is there a group of locals willing to support the conference through provision of meals, sponsor support, an excellent venue, and help with local contacts? At minimum, this means a) finding a host hotel or other venue that recognizes the value of hosting the conference and is willing to provide meeting space at no charge and b) finding two dinner sponsors for approximately 150 people. Even better is to rally the local beer industry to have them sponsor some of the conference events such as Live Beer Blogging, a pre-conference excursion, or an evening party.

It is sometimes possible for us to cobble together the local support on our own, sponsor by sponsor. However, it is much more efficient and creates a better conference if there is one local player (usually a tourism marketing agency, brewers association, convention & visitors bureau, or influential brewery) that takes the lead and organizes the local community.

If you believe your city would make a great host location for BBC16, please contact Allan Wright (allan@ this website URL) to request more information.

Hiring Digital Marketing Manager for Zephyr United (Our Tour Division)

July 19, 2022 By Sarah Wohlner

Taste Vacations (or, more specifically, our overarching travel company, Zephyr United Travel Collection, which is our sister company) is hiring a new office employee to conduct the marketing for all three of our travel brands.

As you probably know, Zephyr United is a small company. We currently have 4.5 full-time employees (including Allan), and one of those positions is left vacant by our Marketing Lead to pursue a new career path.

We are specifically looking for an individual with marketing experience, preferably in the travel industry. The individual also needs to have an outgoing, caring, fun personality, as all our office staff also guide tours. The pay is not going to make you rich, but the lifestyle benefits are superb. Plus, you can work where you live as we gave up our brick-and-mortar office long ago (way before the pandemic).

Do you know someone who might be interested? Please refer them to the job description and application form. Application deadline is August 10.

Comments

Kendall Joseph says

January 26, 2015 at 1:16 pm

Somebody call Grand Rapids! I’d love to go there some year. But Denver or Bend would be awesome too.
Visit Tampa Bay says

January 22, 2015 at 3:38 pm

We think something special is brewing in Tampa Bay! Tampa is home to more than 30 breweries and brew pubs, has been identified as one of “America’s Top Ten Emerging Beer Towns” by The Pour Food, and was rated the #2 Best Beer Town in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice. The Tampa Bay Brew Bus offers guided brewery tours and would be a fantastic way for your attendees to explore the region. We hope you’ll consider Tampa Bay. http://www.visittampabay.com/tampa-events/beer/
- John says
  
  January 22, 2015 at 4:10 pm
  
  Tampa-great town-easy to get to and Bern’s Steak House!
darlene says

January 21, 2015 at 2:37 pm

I know that one of the early conferences was in Boulder, Colorado but I think Denver would be a great host city for the 2016 BBC. It has grown to many breweries and there are many hotels within the city. Just a thought!
- John says
  
  January 21, 2015 at 3:41 pm
  
  Have you considered Bend Oregon? A Great city! We can recommend hotels-restaurants etc
  - Allan Wright says
    
    January 21, 2015 at 4:54 pm
    
    Thanks for the suggestions. Both Denver and Bend are on our possible lists. In fact, one of the Zephyr team lives in Boulder and a second lives in Bend!
John says

January 21, 2015 at 12:38 pm

Hi Allan-if in the future you do an international event we own and will be developing the site ChinaBrewers.com Please keep it in mind if we can be of any help. John