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Show Reputation for hospitality not all about the big names BUBBA BROWN/PARK RECORD By BUBBA BROWN The Park Record It’s the people behind the scenes who truly make Park City a prized travel destination. That’s the message of the Park City Chamber/Bureau’s Faces of Travel campaign, unfurled May 9 in conjunction with National Travel & Tourism Week. Through May 19, the organization is spotlighting nearly 30 people who aren’t often in the headlines but who are critical to the town’s hospitality efforts in a display at the Kimball Junction Visitor Information Center. Julianne Rosen-Carone, visitor services manager for the Chamber/Bureau, said everyone in town is aware of the contributions of people like ski resort executives Bob Wheaton and Bill Rock. But the organization want- Celebrating nine years of Wine Tasting events !"#$%&$'(#)&*#+* ,-&.%/*/&0%12.*2$*31$/%*/&0%12.*($&4&$$&+* 5&$1&/*24*%6$&&*#+/7*89:;7*89<=7*89<>* * !"#$%&$'()%*+%,"#$%-')."#/%01$#.)% The Park City Chamber/Bureau is displaying the “Faces of Travel” at the Kimball Junction Visitor Center, highlighting people who are critical to the town maintaining its reputation for hospitality but who seldom get recognized for their efforts. Campaign details efforts of dozens of Parkites A-17 The Park Record Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, May 13-16, 2017 ed to highlight the hundreds of ored,” she said. “There are a others who also play a big role. lot of really awesome people in “You always hear about cer- Park City who do really awetain people who are big faces in some things. So I felt pretty spe* town,” she said. “You know all cial. It’s cool that they’re rec2(*1"3$%'%+4#%5!6%$347'."*#'8%."9$%+*(%:*4(%/4$).)% the big players that you see all ognizing people who perform ?1$%6+#@*(#$%1&/* the time. But sometimes maybe A"%+22$*$&0&(%12./* at many levels, even those who you forget that person behind B2$(2$#%&*&-&.%/* may not necessarily be a main the scenes that did something attraction * of why people travel that made a visitor’s experience here. People travel here to ski, 2*;48'(%$1$#.)% special.” but there are tons of people who !"##$%&$'(!#)*+,"-./( Parkites highlighted in the make this community what it is 01$(2%&.,(3$),&.4(51$(2%&.,/( campaign include people from 6)778"'5(0"(51$(9"'%,/( and make it special.” several industries, ranging from The * recognition, though, caterers to retail business own-<.=$(%)$(1"7$)%'1'"8'>8$?% is not reserved only for those C1.&'(#1$1.)*/"))&/%12./*42$*(#$%1&/* ers to arts executives. featured in the Faces of Travel D$1-#%&*/2EE&F1&$*/&$-10&/* “It’s been really fun to reach campaign. The Chamber/Buout to people that didn’t expect reau is * encouraging others in G2.H%*E1//*2"$*("IF10*0F#//&/*244&$&+*#FF*@&#$*F2.)J* it,” Rosen-Carone said. “That’s town to highlight their own sto* been a surprise to people. … KKKL32M50622F24C1.&L02E* It ries by posting photos or 30-secwas really fun to make some- N;8'O88'CPQ,*RSNO;T* ond videos via social media one’s day and highlight people with the hashtags #nttw17 and you don’t normally highlight.” #visitparkcity. Katrina Kmak, youth and Rosen-Carone is optimistic Spanish services librarian for that will spark more long-term the Park City Library, is one of appreciation for the efforts of the people featured in the cam- those who make a difference bepaign. She said it meant a lot hind the scenes. to be chosen to participate, but “We hope this will show not added that there are hundreds or just the community but hopethousands of others who are also fully we can show the whole doing their part. country how cool Park City is,” “I was so excited and hon- she said. PCEF would like to thank Reebok and Ragnar Relay Series for their support of Running with Ed. Thank you for supporting public education in our community! Provide a FUN and educational time for your guests! Birthday Parties Outdoor Receptions Corporate events Choose from popular themes like... Sommelier Smackdown™ The Blind Leading the Blind™ Passport to the World™ Other services... Wine-pairing suggestions for parties and weddings Private sommelier services Don’t miss our public classes offered all year long! www.FoxSchoolofWine.com 435.655.WINE (9463) Featured in Expedia's "26 Most Extravagant Vacations in the World" |