HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. VLMD_Summer_Toolkit_2021_V6VAIL LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT
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BRAND GUIDELINES
VLMD SUMMER 2021MARKETING TOOLKIT
PAGE 2VLMD
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Community Integration Page 3
DiscoverVail.com / Lodging Page 4
Data Enhancement Page 7
Audience, Campaign & Logos Page 8
Campaign Color & Type Page 13
Downloadable Photos/Videos Page 16
Public Relations Resources Page 20
Fly Vail Information Page 21
Sustainability Page 22
COVID-19 Vail Business Resources Page 23
MARKETING TOOLKIT
DISCOVERVAIL.COM, LODGING & DATA COLLECTIONCOMMUNITY INTEGRATION
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION: DISCOVERVAIL.COM PAGE 4VLMD
DISCOVERVAIL.COM DiscoverVail.com represents Vail, CO the destination as a whole
Until the launch of DiscoverVail.com in 2020, all Vail Local
Marketing District (VLMD) marketing efforts landed on vail.com.
The creation of DiscoverVail.com provides equal representation
of all businesses and cohesive portrayal of all offerings in the
Town of Vail.
• Listing of all Vail businesses (dining, shopping, lodging,
activities, etc.)
• Full Vail Event Calendar, updated regularly
• Lodging Booking and Packages
• Complementary of vail.com, cross linking between the two,
based upon the guest needs.
VISIT WEBSITE HERE
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION: LODGING PAGE 5VLMD
LODGING ON
DISCOVERVAIL.COM
The VLMD has funded the Book Direct platform ($19k) to ensure
the best experience for both our guest and our properties in Vail.
• All revenue and bookings go directly to the individual properties without commissions or fees.
• Any Vail property* can be listed
• Check to ensure your reservation system is connected
• Share your summer special and link to specials page to be listed
• To connect your property contact our Lodging Liaison,
Mark Herron: markherron57@gmail.com
Not connected but still listed
Connected to Book Direct
*Must have a business
license with Town of Vail
SUMMER SPECIALS
SUMMER SPECIALS
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION: DISCOVERVAIL.COM PAGE 6VLMD
DISCOVERVAIL.COM
UPDATES The goal of DiscoverVail.com is to have the most accurate information
to provide to our guests. If you see outdated or missing information,
please fill out one of the forms below.
GROUP/WEDDING VENUE UPDATE
ADD/EDIT AN EVENT
ADD/EDIT A BUSINESS
CONNECT YOUR PROPERTY*
*see page above
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION: DATA COLLECTION PAGE 7VLMD
DATA COLLECTION
Working together, we can accomplish a lot to enhance first-party data collection so the VLMD can:
• More efficiently reach prospective visitors & loyal Vail guests
• Evolve our marketing efforts to create custom, personalized experiences
• Be in the right place, at the right time, with the right message to inspire guests based on their known interests
How you can help us to better market Vail on your behalf:
Vail Free WiFi: Town of Vail offers free WiFi all around the villages. Encourage guests to log in and sign up to receive tips about what’s happening in town that day.
Vail Newsletter: Encourage guests to visit DiscoverVail.com and sign up for our newsletter.
Drive to DiscoverVail.com: Link to our marketing site to encourage prospective visitors to learn more about Vail & the full breadth of our opportunities/businesses
Synergistic Content: Incorporate VLMD content in event marketing
VIEW COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PLAN
SUMMER MARKETINGAUDIENCE, CAMPAIGN & LOGOS
PAGE 9AUDIENCE:OUR TARGET AUDIENCEVLMD
AUDIENCE: 3 CONSUMER-PERSONAS 3x consumer-personas on which to focus our marketing efforts.
Below please see key points of difference/interests for each group.
Dynamic
Families
Super
Boomers
Active
Professionals
SEEKING Family connection & independence for teen
kids
Resting & relaxation Adventure & exploration
ACTIVITIES Family-friendly activities & dining Shopping, dining & spa Hiking, biking, rafting, SUP, dining & nightlife
BOOKING
CONSIDERATIONS
Longest planning timeline and longest stay
duration, likely during peak season
Always hunting for a deal/offer & willing to travel
off-peak for some additional savings
Often planning last minute trips
LENGTH OF STAY Longest duration, likely 5+ day 4-6 days 3-Day Weekend
TIME OF YEAR Peak season Off-peak; Early or Fall/Leaf Season Flexible!
COVID Want to be in-the-know with the latest informa-
tion
First to return due to the vaccine New WFH opens new opportunities to work
from anywhere & may impact length of stay
PAGE 10AUDIENCE:OUR TARGET AUDIENCEVLMD
AUDIENCE: 3 CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE PATHWAY & MARKETING TASKS
Focus for Vail Local Marketing District
Focus for...
Local Businesses
Vail Chamber Business Association
Welcome Centers
Town of Vail Guest Experience
Guest experience needs to be consistent from beginning to end.
PAGE 10AUDIENCE:OUR TARGET AUDIENCEVLMD
AUDIENCE: 3 CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE PATHWAY & MARKETING TASKS
Focus for Vail Local Marketing District
Focus for
Local Businesses
Vail Chamber Business Association
Welcome Centers
Town of Vail Guest Experience
Guest experience needs to be consistent from beginning to end.
PAGE 11
Print example
Banner/Social example
CAMPAIGN GUIDE: EXAMPLES IN MARKETVLMD
CAMPAIGN GUIDE: EXAMPLES IN MARKET
DOWNLOADABLE LOGOS HERE
PAGE 12CAMPAIGN GUIDE: LOGO USAGEVLMD
LOGO
DV WORDMARK + URL
COLOR USAGE EXAMPLES -
LOGO USAGE DON’TS
White logo over photo.
Don’t use logo
without
sufficient contrast.
Don’t use logo on
top of overly busy
background.
Don’t alter or
rearrange the logo
without approval.
Don’t use the logo in
any color but black or
white.
Black logo over photo.
Note:
Always ensure adequate contrast
when choosing to use the black
or white version of the logo over
imagery.
To bring awareness to the new website, DiscoverVail.com, the logo below will be used
locally. Please reference the below logo usage guidelines before downloading.
SUMMER CAMPAIGNCOLOR & TYPE
PAGE 14CAMPAIGN GUIDE: COLOR, TYPE & ICONSVLMD
COLOR PALETTE
The campaign introduces two new warm colors that complement the summer photo assets and can be used as a
background color or an accent or CTA button color.
BACKGROUND AND ACCENT COLORS EXAMPLES:
TYPOGRAPHY COLORS
VLMD Cream
R231 G234 B223
C2 M4 Y9 K2
#f1eadf
VLMD Gold
R225 G206 B122
C13 M14 Y63 K0
#e1ce7a
White
R255 G255 B255
C0 M0 Y0 K0
White
R255 G255 B255
C0 M0 Y0 K0
Black
PMS Black
R0 G0 B0
C30 M30 Y30 K100
PAGE 15CAMPAIGN GUIDE: COLOR, TYPE & ICONSVLMD
TYPOGRAPHY
The campaign utilizes the Vail Resorts brand fonts, used only in black or white.
AVENIR: Book
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
1234567890
AVENIR NEXT CONDENSED: DEMI BOLD
AVENIR: Medium
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
1234567890
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
1234567890
HEADLINES:
Letter spacing of headlines should be tracked
very wide, as wide as is appropriate for the
layout. When used with a subhead, there should
be a significant difference between primary and
secondary font sizes. Should be set in all caps.
BODY COPY:
Body copy can be set in Avenir Medium
in a legible size.
Headline:
Subhead:
Body Copy:
SUMMER CAMPAIGNPHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
BRAND GUIDELINES: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO PAGE 17VAIL
Vail is a leader in the industry and presents itself as a
world-class mountain resort. A leader never rests on
their laurels, and Vail has continuously surpassed its
own benchmarks of innovation. This relentless pursuit
towards perfection is tangible in every element
of Vail’s offerings. We want our video content and
photography to reflect a bold, trail-blazing character,
and convey a positive, vibrant sense of adventure.
THE VAIL EXPERIENCE THOUGH ITS TERRAIN
CONTENT
Our imagery should project the powerful emotional reaction people
have while enjoying their experiences and capture them in a candid,
genuine way. The image should draw the viewer into the moment as
it authentically unfolds.
AUTHENTICITY
Vail Mountain and it’s villages should be the canvas that brings
an emotional story to life. We want to balance the authentic mo-
ments of our character’s story with stunning visual sense of place.
Our imagery reflects one or more of out three key audiences:
Family with tweens/teens, Active Professionals and Super Boom-
ers. The subject matter should show people in environments that
are not overly crowded. Avoid scenes with large gatherings of
people.
OVERALL
APPROACH
CAMPAIGN GUIDE: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO PAGE 18VLMD
PHOTO/VIDEO
USAGE Vail Summer Video Usage Instructions
• The VLMD will allow TOWN OF VAIL business and community
partners use of the 2021 summer videos including :30’s, :15’s and :06’s
• The VLMD will allow TOWN OF VAIL business and community
partners use of the Broll to incorporate into your own marketing.
• The VLMD requests that these videos be used in digital marketing
efforts only; including a website, email and social marketing efforts.
• The video must link to the website DiscoverVail.com
• If the video is shared on social media platforms. Tag @DiscoverVailCO
and #DiscoverVail
Vail Summer Photography Usage Instructions
• The VLMD will allow TOWN OF VAIL business and community
partners use of the 2021 summer images
• If the photo is shared on social media platforms. Tag @DiscoverVailCO
and #DiscoverVail
• Please credit all photos with: Photo courtesy of Jack Affleck and the Vail Local Marketing District
DOWNLOADABLE VIDEOS HERE
DOWNLOADABLE PHOTOS HERE
VAIL MARKETING TOOLKITOTHER RESOURCES
PAGE 20VLMD
PUBLIC
RELATIONS KEEP US INFORMED
Knowing what is going on throughout the community helps us to better promote the
destination. Please include MYPR on any press release distribution lists to ensure your
content is included on DiscoverVail.com media center.
Send your press releases to: DiscoverVailPR@myprco.com
PR RESOURCES
Including free things to do in Vail and talking points on Vail’s Bavarian villages
VAIL PR BOILERPLATE
Discover Vail in the spring, summer and fall. There’s no place like Vail for year-round
recreation, outdoor pursuits and cultural experiences in the heart of the Colorado
Rockies. Nestled at the foot of Vail mountain just two hours west of Denver, Vail’s fresh
air, rugged beauty and charming pedestrian villages await visitors. Discover quaint
Bavarian villages where outdoor activities abound and the performing arts flourish.
Matching the incredible winter mountain experience, Vail from May through October
is characterized by a rich culinary scene, family activities, world-class events and
everything in between.
PR RESOURCES
OTHER RESOURCES: PUBLIC RELATIONS
MEDIA CENTER
PAGE 21VLMD
EGE
AIRPORT
FLY VAIL (EGE)
Access to Vail is easy and convenient via Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) and Denver
International Airport (DEN). EGE has non-stop jet service from numerous major domestic and
international cities, and DEN is just two hours east of Vail.
Eagle County Regional Airport provides non-stop flights from major markets in the winter,
and two in the summer, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Denver with Denver service year-round.
NEW:
For the first time in the airport’s history, Delta offers daily, non-stop service from Atlanta, Georgia.
The flight will operate on a 757 aircraft starting June 5.
American launches non-stop service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport on an A319
aircraft beginning June 3. American also offers year-round non-stop service to EGE from Dallas/
Fort Worth and United Airlines will continue daily, year-round service from Denver International
Airport.
LEARN MORE HERE
OTHER RESOURCES: EGE AIRPORT
PAGE 22VLMD
SUSTAINABILITY
EFFORTS
VAIL’S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
Vail is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Which is why those of us lucky enough to
live, visit, and play here care about keeping our footprint small, our resources plentiful, and
our contribution to sustainability top of mind. It’s the least we can do for the place we all love.
Vail recently received recertification as a Sustainable Destination under the Mountain IDEAL
standard. This coveted achievement builds upon the initial certification in 2017 when Vail
became the first Certified Sustainable Destination in the United States. The Mountain IDEAL
Standard is an internationally recognized set of destination stewardship best practices for
resort, rural, recreation and gateway communities.
LEARN MORE HERE
OTHER RESOURCES: SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES
OTHER RESOURCES: COVID-19 RESOURCES PAGE 23VLMD
COVID-19
RESOURCES
COVID-19 BUSINESS RESOURCES
View the below page for access to documents and resources relating
specifically to Vail businesses. This page will be updated as the
COVID-19 situation shifts so be sure to check back often. Content includes:
• Printable informational signage
• County Business Toolkit
• Vail Strong Videos
• More
VIEW BUSINESS RESOURCE PAGE
VIEW VISITOR RESOURCE PAGE
THANK YOU