Episode 116 | Visit Santa Rosa with Chris Vomvolakis, Director of Marketing

We talk to Chris Vomvolakis from Visit Santa Rosa about what’s new and happening under our new new normal. Book of the Day The Botanist and the Vintner: How Wine Was Saved for the World.

Book of the Day: The Botanist and the Vintner: How Wine Was Saved for the World by Christy Campbell

Show Notes

0:44 This morning we have a Greek Wine – Vomvolakis! ;-)

1:30 Open and Out-- Restaurant program for Downtown Santa Rosa on 4th street with outdoor seating in the new “parklet” with a European street vibe.

5:45 Visit Santa Rosa --Moving forward with optimism and confidence – want to Celebrate what’s right in the world.

7:03 New AC Marriott Hotel and New La Quinta hotel opening soon – Santa Rosa now has a hotel inventory that exceeds the year before the fires.

8:00 Hoteliers taking extraordinary measures to take precautions and instill safety measures.

8:57 Still beautiful here in Sonoma especially at Harvest time. Doors are open welcome mat is out!

9:20 Innovation abounds in Sonoma County --Windsor Golf Course offering fishing on their ponds!

10:10 Safari West for the ultimate glamping experience on the Sonoma Serengeti.

11:38 Visit Santa Rosa Website for trip planning inspiration. Number one page is: 30 Things to Do When You Visit. And 30 Things to Do Virtually!

12:37 Book of the Day: The Botanist and the Vintner: How Wine Was Saved for the World by Christy Campbell.

 

Links

Book: The Botanist and the Vintner by Christy Cambell

Visit Santa Rosa 

Open and Out

30 Things to Do When You Visit

30 Things to Do Virtually!

AC Marriott

La Quinta

Windsor Golf Course

Safari West

Wine Road

Sonoma County Winegrowers

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