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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 20, 2023
L.1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF THE REDONDO BEACH TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (RBTMD) AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS ON LICENSED LODGING BUSINESSES COMPRISED OF TWENTY (20) OR MORE ROOMS.
PROCEDURES:
A. OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING, TAKE TESTIMONY, AND
B. CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO JULY 18, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M.
CONTACT: GREG KAPOVICH, WATERFRONT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Attachment: Letters of Support from RTMD Members
From: Drew Berry <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2023 1:38 PM
To: Laurie Koike <[email protected]>
Subject: Letter of Support - Portofino Hotel & Marina
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Dear Councilmembers,
I would like to express Portofino Hotels full support of Redondo Beach Tourism and their efforts on behalf of hotels in our city.
The Portofino Hotel & Marina has benefitted from many of their initiatives including Expedia campaigns, web traffic from digital ads and exposure from social media influencers. It is a challenging time for the hospitality industry, and RBT provides invaluable marketing support that ultimately drives guests to stay in our hotels.
Thank you.
Cordially,
Drew G. Berry
Drew Berry
General Manager
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PORTOFINO
HOTEL & MARINA
260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(0) 310-798-5867
[email protected]
Take a Tour
From: lacono, Kasi <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2023 12:32 PM
To: Laurie Koike <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] RE: Letter of Support/Feedback for RBT CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.
Hi Laurie, see below for Sonesta, thank you!
The Sonesta Redondo Beach hotel supports the TMD and its renewal. The TMD provides the funds to support RBTT and its efforts to promote Redondo Beach and attract travelers to generate room nights for hotels and revenue for local businesses as well as support jobs in the local community.
KASI IACONO
(Ch) DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING
(LD) SONESTA REDONDO BEACH & MARINA
SONESTA 300 NORTH HARBOR DRIVE, REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277 HOTELS AND RESORTS : 310.318.8888 | D: 310.318.7758 | [email protected] From: Leo Stuber <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 2:48 PM
To: Laurie Koike <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Support from Shade Hotel Redondo Beach
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Good afternoon Laurie,
Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Leo Stuber, Revenue & Sales Manager for both Shade Hotels, Redondo Beach & Manhattan Beach.
The team of Shade Hotel Redondo Beach is happy to support the development of the RBT Marketing District.
As the competition grows stronger, as much within California, the US or on the international level, marketing campaigns are more important than ever.
It will not only increase visibility, but engage travelers with Redondo Beach.
The following have been particularly useful to attract them to the area:
• Social media posts, especially when in partnership of relevant influencers. • Beach Life sponsorship.
• Expedia campaigns (most valuable online travel agency.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Leo Stuber
Revenue & Sales Manager
for Shade Hotels
Shade Hotel
shade It's cooler here.
REDONDO BEACH
(O) 310.921.8946
(F) 310.921.8941
shadehotel.com
From: Mitch Mehr <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 3:54 PM
To: Laurie Koike <[email protected]>
Subject: Shade Hotel Redondo Beach/RBT Marketing District CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.
Good afternoon, Laurie,
The entire family of Shade Hotel Redondo Beach fully supports the development of the RBT Marketing District.
Public relations and marketing campaigns are of the utmost importance to us.
Marketing efforts such as travel agency campaigns, social media partnerships, and promotions of local special events are extremely valuable to Shade Hotel and our Redondo Beach community members.
Thank you Laurie,
Mitch
Mitch Mehr
General Manager
Shade Hotel
It's cooler here.
(0) 310.921.8956
shade
(F) 310.921.8941
REDONDO BEACH [email protected]
rb.shadehotel.com