TRIPADVISOR RANKS LAKE TAHOE NUMBER
ONE U.S. DESTINATION
BROADCAST
VIDEO FOOTAGE AVAILABLE - Preview and download broadcast
quality MPEG 2 b-roll footage (AVAILABLE
AFTER 2pm, PDT on May 13) at http://www.tahoemediacenter.com.
STORY
SUMMARY: (NORTH LAKE TAHOE,
California/Nevada) – The users of TripAdvisor recently
ranked Lake Tahoe as the number one destination in the United
States and tenth in the world for travelers’ favorite
places to visit.
FOOTAGE
DESCRIPTION: The footage includes shots of visitors
on the beach, boats, marina, and general b-roll from around
North Lake Tahoe.
SUGGESTED
COPY: Lake Tahoe is tops among travelers, so say the
users of TripAdvisor,
who ranked Lake Tahoe as the number one U.S. destination for
the 2008 TripAdvisor Inaugural Travelers’ Choice Destinations
Awards. Lake Tahoe was also ranked tenth in the world for travelers’
favorites in the TripAdvisor list, which was released April
29.
The
Destinations Awards represent the opinion of millions of travelers
and are unique because they single out not just popular places,
but truly exceptional places that enthrall visitors and keep
them coming back. Winners were determined by a combination of
TripAdvisor travelers’ favorite places and overall popularity
on TripAdvisor.
To
experience firsthand what the users of TripAdvisor are raving
about, along with the latest weather conditions, special events,
video cams and recreational activities, click to www.GoTahoeNorth.com.
click to www.GoTahoeNorth.com.
North
Lake Tahoe is a 45-minute drive from the Reno Tahoe International
Airport, two hours from Sacramento International Airport and
just over three hours from San Francisco International Airport.
Visitor information centers are located at 380 North Lake Boulevard
in Tahoe City and 969 Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village.
SOUNDBITES:
- Andy Chapman, Director of Tourism, North Lake Tahoe Resort
Association
LOCATORS:
North Lake Tahoe, CA.
PROVIDED
BY:
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association
Contact: Pettit Gilwee 530-583-2138
Pettit@PureTahoeNorth.com
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