Thursday, March 26, 2009

Talkin' Tourism March 27 Show Preview

This week’s show will be a real callaloo…a great mix of topics season with “chit chat and chatter.” Here's what to expect:

  • • Jennifer Ferrari, executive director of the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce and vice-chair of the Martin County Convention and Visitors Bureau, will share with listeners the role of Treasure Coast Chambers of Commerce in promoting our Treasure Coast destination, she will also give listeners a run down of great events and activities slated for the Hobe Sound area.

    Host Gary Guertin conducted a pre-show interview with Bobbi Spencer, coordinator of the Stuart and Ft. Pierce Green Markets, and will discuss why green markets are so popular with locals and visitors.

    The traditional west coast/east coast summer boat migration is now threatened by the proposed closing of the Moore Haven Lock for nearly 3 month in prime season.

    An update on why the Treasure Coast is so attractive as a Spring-break mecca as a affordable family-friendly, eco-lovers dream come true.

    What’s happening to hotel rates and occupancy in major areas such as Miami-Dade and why the Treasure Coast can benefit.

    Air Azul, based in St. Petersburg will be offering twice weekly flights beginning June 10 from Melborne International Airport with introductory fares of $79.00. Learn more on Friday.

    Orchid Bay Yacht Club and Marina Great Guana Cay, Abaco now part of the Flahama-TM network with great dockage discounts.

    And much more. On Friday, March 27, tune your radio dial to 1590 AM at 10 a.m. to hear Talkin' Tourism airing live from the Captain's Lounge of Stuart's Harborage Yacht Club & Marina.

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