Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau Celebrates Opening of New Visitors Center and 25th Annual Visitors Hotline with 2009 Tournament of Roses® Royal Court and KTLA Rose Parade® Broadcaster Stephanie Edwards
PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-December 26, 2008 - The Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is officially opening its new Visitors Center and launching the annual Visitors Hotline (formerly called the Holiday Hotline) on December 29, 2008. The 2009 Tournament of Roses Queen Courtney Lee and the Royal Court will be on hand to open the Center and to assist community volunteers answer calls from thousands of local and out-of-state visitors coming to the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade and 95th Rose Bowl Game® on January 1, 2009. In addition, KTLA Rose Parade Broadcaster Stephanie Edwards will be master of ceremonies for the event and will also answer phones and respond to callers along with the volunteers.
To celebrate the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade, the Pasadena CVB will be announcing its Visit Pasadena Sweepstakes at the event. One Grand Prize winner will receive a VIP trip for two to Pasadena to attend the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game. Participants will enter to win at visitpasadena.com between December 29, 2008 and January 31, 2009 for a chance to win one of 120 prizes, including the grand prize.
| WHAT: | The Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau opens its 25th Annual Visitors Hotline with a special media day on Monday, December 29. Rose Queen Courtney Lee and the Royal Court as well as KTLA Rose Parade Broadcaster Stephanie Edwards will be on hand to assist community volunteers answer calls from thousands of local and out-of-state visitors coming to the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade and 95th Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2009. The toll-free Visitors Hotline operates from December 29 through January 2. Visitors Hotline number (877) 793-9911. | |
| WHEN: | Monday, December 29, 2008 | |
| TIME: | Royal Court and Stephanie Edwards to appear 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. | |
| WHERE: | Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau | |
| 300 East Green Street, Pasadena (across from Paseo Colorado). (800) 307-7977. | ||
PHOTO OPPS:
- Ribbon cutting ceremony to be held outside in the plaza in front of the new Conference Center and Visitors Center by Tournament of Roses Royal Court and Stephanie Edwards
- A special appearance by the Tournament of Roses Royal Court and Stephanie Edwards answering phones along side with volunteers inside Conference Center
- Exterior of newly expanded Conference Center and renovated plaza in front of Civic Auditorium
The Visitors Hotline Room will be open to the media but not the general public. Refreshments will be served.
The Pasadena CVB is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Pasadena as a desirable meeting, convention, and leisure travel destination. For more information contact the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800.307.7977 or go to visitpasadena.com.
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