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Exhibitor Application and Agreement with Pittsburgh Travel Showcase LLC for exhibition space at the Pittsburgh Travel Showcase, including indemnification provisions.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Exhibitor Application and Agreement (Agreement) with Pittsburgh Travel Showcase LLC (Travel Showcase) for exhibition space at the Pittsburgh Travel Showcase, including indemnification provisions.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.6 Support a vibrant community with recreation, arts, and culture to attract residents and visitors
Summary:
This Agreement with Travel Showcase is for booth space at the Pittsburgh Travel Showcase trade show. Attendance and participation at this event is necessary to meet the marketing goals of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), as it involves distributing information about the St. Pete/Clearwater Area to tourism consumers.
Background/Explanation:
This Agreement meets the indemnification waiver criteria set forth in paragraph three of Resolution No. 06-70.
The Pittsburgh Area is part of the Northeast region, which is one of the County’s top tourism feeder markets.
The Pittsburgh Travel Showcase is scheduled to take place January 27-29, 2017.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding to support this Agreement in the amount of $1,295.00 is provided through the CVB’s Annual Operating Budget. The source of funding is the Tourist Development Tax.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1) and Resolution No. 06-70.
Staff Member Responsible:
David Downing, Director, Convention and Visitors Bureau
Partners:
Tourist Development Council
Attachments:
Exhibitor Application and Agreement
Supporting Documentation
Resolution No. 06-70