The Marion Area CVB is currently taking nominations for the for the Customer Service Star Award. 

Have you experienced great customer service from someone in the Marion Area.  Someone who demonstrates the true spirit of hospitality, customer satisfactiona and commitment to service to the people of our community and our visitors.
Please consider nominating that individual for the Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Customer Service Star Awaryd.
All nominations  must be received at the Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau no later than the close of business May 4, 2012.

Customer Service Star Award Nomination 

“We want to highlight those individuals who are the best at making visitors “feel right at home,” states Diane Watson, Director of the Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

 If you know of someone you feel has given you excellent customer service and should be commended publicly for such, pick up a form at the bureau’s office at 1713 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Suite110(Mallard Square) and complete the details. You can run out a form, drop it off at the office or send it via mail, email or fax. All completed applications should reach our office by May 4, 2012 to qualify.

Your nominee should be able to attend the annual breakfast in June hosted by the Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to honor hospitality businesses and volunteers in the travel and tourism trade locally.

Entrants must have been working in this capacity in Marion County in either a paid or volunteer position between January 2011 and January 2012.

Are you a tour operator looking for a unique destination for your group tour? Marion, Ohio offers distinct opportunities for intriguing daytrips or informative multi-day options.

From The Palace Theatre shows to tours of President Warren G. Harding home, or from hands-on plantings to fun team building opportunities, your group is sure to enjoy every aspect of their stay in Marion, Ohio.

The Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau offers itinerary building services, numerous lodging options, goodie bags, as well as a plethora of attractions and entertainment options to keep your group entertained. Call Bev Watt or Diane Watson at the Marion Area CVB today to get started on your groups needs — 800-371-6688.

Are you coming to Marion, Ohio for family fun, a golf weekend or even for the Popcorn Festival?   We are working to put together packages that would appeal to different groups of indivuduals. Check out these special packages.

Guy Golf Get-A-Way
    – One Room/Two nights stay at Marion Country Inn & Suites
    – Two Days (Monday-Thursday) of golf at Kings Mill for 2 persons (4-18 rounds of golf)
    – One $25 Dinner gift Card for Dining  ( 1 gift card per day)
    – “You’ll Feel Right At Home” Marion Gift from the Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
    Total  Package pricing: $288   (Want to purchase?  Send request to info@visitmarionohio.com)
    (Package pricing is for 2 adults per room per night and does not include applicable taxes. Available only to the first 4 packages sold. 2 night minimus stay required, rate available for Mon-Thur., no cash value, tax not included, gratuity not included)
   
You’ll Feel Right At Home Package — Popcorn, Palace & President (May 4)
    – One Room night stay at The Haven on Vine Bed and Breakfast (stay longer if you like– add a night)
    – Palace Theatre Bobby Vinton Show ticketsfor 2 persons
    – One $25 Dinner gift Card for Dining
    – Tickets to the President Harding Home -  just a short distance away
     – Tickets to the Wyandot Popcorn Museum – just a short distance away
    – “You’ll Feel Right At Home” Marion Gift from the Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
    Total  Package pricing: $171  (Want to purchase?  Send request to info@visitmarionohio.com)
    (Package pricing is for 2 adults per room per night and does not include applicable taxes, no cash value, tax not included, gratuity not included