Summertime is here… time for travelers and tourists to be out and about, getting away now that school is finally over. For many businesses and small towns it is time to gear up for summer events to attract local tourists seeking the ever popular staycation due to recent economic woes. If you are just starting to plan an event to capture the summer travel business you are likely too late, but for those of you who have already begun, we have compiled a short list of don’ts (and implied do’s) when it comes to promoting and planning your event. (more…)