Crisis Communications Planning for CVBs

INTRODUCTION

A crisis can be defined as any unplanned event that potentially presents a risk to people, property, environment, reputation and industry. As examples, a terrorist attack, natural disaster or cyberattack on a city can create a serious tourism crisis, making it a challenge for CVBs to attract potential visitors.

For these reasons, it’s critical CVBs are prepared with a crisis communication plan so that they can restore tourism to the city as quickly as possible. Having a plan helps minimize the economic and reputation impact of a crisis on the city’s tourism industry, and it helps to expedite recovery.

Here are tips convention and visitor bureaus can use to create their own crisis plan.

Continue reading “Crisis Communications Planning for CVBs”

Revolutionary Fan-Friendly Pricing, ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Supernatural’ Stars Highlight 2018 Wizard World Madison, November 30-December 2

MADISON, Wis., October 2018 – A revolutionary, fan-friendly pricing system with general admission as low as $29.99 for a limited time, “Star Trek” stars William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols, the “Supernatural” tandem of Ruth Connell and Lisa Berry, Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory), Matt Ryan (“Constantine,” “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag”), Matthew Lewis (Harry Potter franchise, “Bluestone 42”), Jason Ralph (“The Magicians,” “Aquarius”), an outstanding array of programming, live entertainment, cosplay contests, gaming and more highlight the return of Wizard World Madison to Alliant Energy Center, November 30-December 2. The new pricing program, which also includes a series of other priority options, allow fans to build their own VIP packages by adding autographs and Photo Ops of their choice.

Continue reading “Revolutionary Fan-Friendly Pricing, ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Supernatural’ Stars Highlight 2018 Wizard World Madison, November 30-December 2”

What Restaurants Should Do in a Social Media Crisis, Part V

INTRODUCTION

A recent Harvard Business Review study found that discrimination is a “prevalent phenomenon” in the customer service industry. Discrimination can take place internally (within staff members) and externally (with or from customers). It can come in the form of gender, occupation within the restaurant, race or other protected characteristics.

Here is how to handle a social media crisis related to discrimination and rebuild your restaurant’s reputation. Continue reading “What Restaurants Should Do in a Social Media Crisis, Part V”