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DESCRIPTION:Discover Newport will host “The Secrets of Packaging Succes
 s\,” a workshop featuring tourism industry expert Joe Veneto on Tuesda
 y\, November 27\, 2012 from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Newport Marri
 ott\, 25 America’s Cup  Avenue\, Newport. \nKnown as “The Opportunit
 y Guy\,” Veneto’s workshop is tailored to help lodging properties\, 
 attractions\, restaurants\, retailers\, tour companies\, special events 
 and arts organizations create results by providing the “business ready
 ” tools and skills essential for packaging and partnership success. At
 tendees will learn about the marketplace forces of packaging and online 
 packaging models in addition to gaining insight on consumer psychographi
 cs that influence buying decisions. Veneto will discuss the most popular
  product types and the different elements of packaging components to ins
 pire attendees to design compelling packages.\n“So often I’m asked b
 y members of our hospitality industry how to create a unique package wit
 h other industry partners and how to market it effectively\,” said Eva
 n Smith\, president & CEO of Discover Newport. “Joe Veneto’s worksho
 p will break down how to create that ‘package sizzle’ that really co
 nnects with consumers. As we embrace the quieter months\, it’s the per
 fect time for industry partners to weave packages into their marketing s
 trategy for a successful year ahead.”  Participants can then utilize t
 he tools that Veneto provides along with the complimentary resources ava
 ilable at Discover Newport\, particularly on GoNewport.com\, for long te
 rm success.\nCost of the workshop is $10 per person with pre-registratio
 n. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local food pantry.\n\n
 For more information or to register\, contact Ellen Crawley at (401) 845
 -9110 or EllenC@GoNewport.com or visit GoNewport.com\, click on Industry
  Resources\, then Marketing Meetings.
URL:http://newport.patch.com/events/learn-the-secrets-of-travel-packaging
 -success-with-tourism-expert-joe-veneto
SUMMARY:Learn the Secrets of Travel Packaging Success  With Tourism Exper
 t Joe Veneto
LOCATION:25 Americas Cup Ave\, Newport\, RI 02840: 25 Americas Cup Ave\, 
 Newport\, RI
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