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Saver’s Sweepstakes™ Helps 1,000+ Improve Financial Security

MADISON, Wis. – In a combined effort to help consumers improve their financial security, 14 credit unions in 45 cities saw 1,409 of their members save a total of $180,797.67 in the first month of the Saver’s Sweepstakes™ program. In conjunction with today’s celebration of International Credit Union Day, Cindy T from Educators Credit Union was named the grand prize winner, winning $5,000.

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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.

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