Tri-Valley CVB Announces Twitter Contest to Celebrate National Tourism Week

The Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) http://www.trivalleycvb.com/, a marketing organization dedicated to promoting a five-city region in San Francisco's East Bay, announced a week-long Tri-Valley trivia contest to be held on Twitter next week http://www.twitter.com/visittrivalley.com, in celebration of National Tourism Week.

Pleasanton, CA (PRWEB) May 8, 2009 -- The Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), a marketing organization dedicated to promoting a five-city region in San Francisco's East Bay, announced a week-long Tri-Valley trivia contest to be held on Twitter next week http://www.twitter.com/visittrivalley.com, in celebration of National Tourism Week.

Following the 2009 theme "Travel Matters", the Tri-Valley CVB joins hundreds of cities, states and businesses nationwide in the annual salute to travel and tourism in America, presented by the U.S. Travel Association.

In an effort to attract tourists to California's Tri-Valley region, next week's contest will test participant's knowledge of the area -- which is located near three major airports (SFO, OAK, SJC) and is also home to the Livermore Valley Wine Country.

Known for its early adoption of social media and its dedication to educating its member-base on social media best practices, the Tri-Valley CVB's contest will be held on Twitter from Monday, May 9-17, 2009. People who are unfamiliar with Twitter are advised to take a few moments to register for the free service at http://www.twitter.com and begin 'following' the CVB at http://www.twitter.com/visittrivalley.com. It's really is quite simple.

The contest's grand prize includes local hotel accommodations from Extended Stay America and a private tasting for six at The Table at Steven Kent Winery. Daily prizes include a sit-down tasting at La Rochelle Winery, a gift package from East Bay Regional Park District, a PIER 39 Premier Pass Fun Pack for Four and complimentary lunches at Thyme to Eat Cafe & Catering.

The economic impact of travel underscores this year's theme "Travel Matters". Travel-related revenue generation has been highly beneficial to the region, creating over four million dollars in travel-spending revenue and over 36,500 jobs in Alameda and Contra Costa counties alone, according to a California Travel & Tourism Commission Impact Report, 2007.

About the Tri-Valley, California Convention & Visitors Bureau:
The Tri-Valley, California Convention & Visitors Bureau is the destination marketing organization for the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville and the surrounding region. It markets Tri-Valley, California as a preferred destination for visitors, meetings, and events by promoting CVB member businesses and bringing overnight visitors to the region, to increase awareness of and measurable spending to Tri-Valley, California.

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