My brain is tired this afternoon - it was a big day but so good.
First stop was the Glendale Visitor Information Centre (opened in 2000) - interesting to see how it operates, and how Glendale deals with being a place traditionally not a 'tourist destination'. In summary - if you don't have the natural attractions, build 'em. eg Awesome facilities such as the training center (centre, back home) yesterday and the stadium and arena we will see tomorrow. AND make your events unique. eg not just 'Glendale Glitters' at Christmastime - 'Glendale Glitter and Glow' which incorporates lights AND hot air balloons!
Next stop was the only Bead Museum in the world, where Karen, an anthropologist with so much knowledge and passion showed us around. I could have spent about a week there [Mum, you would have spent a month] - it is wonderful and all not-for-profit.
Our Very First Presentation was made today to the Glendale Kachina Rotary Club; thank you to the Club for your hospitality and company. The presentation seemed to go down really well... especially the nude shot of Yass Rotary Club... and I think there is at least one Glendale-based new customer for Helm Winery.
For dessert we were dragged kicking and screaming to the Cerreta's family-owned Candy Factory where our kind guide instructed us to create our own Chocolate Pizzas - loads of fun.
Finally we met with Don at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce (membership base approx 700 businesses) and we took loads of notes and collected information. (So much paper! I shall start mailing it home to myself.)
One of my goals for the GSE has been to learn about tourism and hospitality from a country that is famous for both - and my goodness, the hospitality we have been shown is overwhelming.
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