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B M & T November/December 2018 www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 7 continue providing a one-of-a-kind, creative and educational event for teams without compromising our attendees' experi- ence, including travel, accommodations and accessibility on- site," said Michele Tuck-Ponder, DI Interim CEO. "We're excited about our move to Kansas City, where we will be able to house the entire event under one roof and give attendees the opportunity to completely customize their accommoda- tions." With more than 1,400 teams now competing annually, Destination Imagination made the decision to move its event from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville to Kansas City, Mo., to better serve its attendees, to provide a more central- ized location for its many U.S. teams, and to provide attendees the opportunity to customize their accommodations, allowing for tailored experiences that meet each team's need. "This is our largest booking in terms of room nights since 2008, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome Destination Imagination to KC next year and again in 2020," said Cori Day Vice President of Sales & Services at Visit KC. "With its enormous international base, STEAM component and 17,000 youth between the ages of preschool and college, Destination Imagination is a big win for Kansas City—a suc- cess that took the entire community coming together to make it happen." OXNARD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU PRODUCES NEW EXPANDED VISITOR'S GUIDE The Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has produced a new Oxnard Visitor's Guide now available for both visitors and residents. The Visitor's Guide was recently unveiled to tourism part- ners and city leaders at a gathering at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort. The guide is a glossy maga- zine-type format with new elements highlighting Oxnard's best beaches, its picturesque Channel Islands Harbor, water activities, the vibrant, historic downtown, the Collection at RiverPark and other hidden gems. The guide also has an extensive focus on the Channel Islands National Park with an insider's perspective including interviews with park rangers who share vital information including best times to travel to the islands, what to bring & expect and even how to care for this natural treasure. "We wanted to take the opportunity to highlight all the amazing activities and culture in Oxnard," stated Julie Mino, president & CEO of the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Our goal was also to make the guide accessible to our locals and be something they can display proudly at their businesses or even at home on a coffee table," continued Mino. "We hope everyone will find something new or exciting they want to check out from reading the guide," added Mino. The front cover of the Visitor's Guide was created to help evoke a sense of calm and beauty and was captured on an excursion with Marina Sailing out of Channel Islands Harbor. Photographer Jeff Lipsky took the scenic shot of Kyle and Kat Sirignano, owners of Honey Cup Coffee & Kitchen (located in the Channel Islands Harbor) serving as models who recently celebrated their 5-year anniversary. Destination Creative Group published the new Oxnard Visitors Guide. The group specializes in destination publica- tions and has produced visitor guides for other cities such as Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo and more. The Oxnard CVB is partnering with Certified Folder Display to distribute the guide to some 444 locations through- out California, Arizona and even an airport in Missoula, Montana. Locally, the guide will be available to all the adver- tising partners, businesses and at the Oxnard hotels for visi- tors. The Oxnard CVB will also utilize the guide at leisure & meeting tradeshows as well as at the yearly festivals. The Oxnard Visitors Guide will be published annually and can be downloaded on the CVB's website, www.visitoxnard.com. Hard copies can also be mailed to indi- viduals upon request. For more information, contact the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau at 805-385-7545.