Dec
12

Visit Lodi Tourism Ambassador Training

Become a Lodi Tourism Ambassador

What is Lodi Tourism Ambassador?

Lodi Tourism Ambassador is a fun, interactive live training course that helps create positive experiences for Lodi visitors so they revisit. You learn about what makes Lodi special, the rich history, stories, and background of our Lodi community which is then shared with our visitors. In addition, you will meet like-minded individuals and join together to make tourism strong in Lodi – which benefits all of us!

Who Should Take This Course?

The Lodi Tourism Ambassador course is for anyone who works with visitors or those that want to learn more about Lodi. People that work in hospitality, police officers, tour drivers, sales people, realtors, AirBNB/VRBO owners and community leaders are often seen taking this course.

Why Take the Course?

Tourism is very important to Lodi – it creates thousands of jobs and brings in over $21 million in state and local taxes! This course shows you how all the pieces of the tourism puzzle fits together to create a visitor’s total experience. Your actions can have a multiplying effect – positive or negative. This course will show you how to also recognize a positive, neutral, or negative visitor and how to further improve their experience. New studies today have shown that visitors share equally about their postive or negative experience, however, with online review sites and social media, the impact is much more damaging for a negative review. It takes 40 positive visitor experiences to undo one negative review! (source: Inc.com) This publicity drastically impacts revenues generated from tourism and worse, will adversely affect our entire community. On the other hand, visitors that have a positve experience will spend more, stay longer, return in the future and tell their friends about the wonderful place they just visited. The revenue generated will benefit local businesses, improves funding for our community, provides lower taxes, new amenities, a better infrastructure and improves everyone’s quality of life. All of this begins with how we treat our visitors coming to our beautfiful city of Lodi. 

How Does The Course Work?

Lodi Tourism Ambassador is a fun, interactive learning program presented in a 3 hr live, in-person class. This engaging class gives you the opportunity to share what you know and to learn from others in our community. Once you have completed the live class, you will achieve your Lodi Tourism Ambassador certificate. Continuing education visits to local business with snacks and refreshments will be available each quarter. In addition, access to special resources, updates, and invitations to FAM Tours and industry events will be provide to you. 

What Does It Cover?

  • Tourism’s Economic Impact

  • Why Tourism Is Important to Lodi

  • Lodi’s History

  • Attractions

  • Lodi’s Wine Story

  • Lodging

  • Transportation Options

  • List of Tourism Resources

  • Quality Customer Service Techniques

How Do I Register?

The Lodi Tourism Ambassador course is open to anyone interested in learning more about Lodi’s tourism and helping visitors.

Register by visiting here or emailing info@visitlodi.com

Available courses from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.

  • December 12th

The price is only $30 per registrant.

Note: For groups five and larger, please email Visit Lodi directly for a group discount. 

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Dec
6

Sayla Music Academy Showcase

Sayla Music Academy hits the stage at Hutchins Street Square for a fun and festive concert! Enjoy numbers by Sayla's students, teachers, and community ensembles - a true musical showcase of all levels and styles! This evening promises to be a unique, family-friendly concert for all ages!

For 10 or more discount on tickets, use promo code "group"

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Zombie Walk & Halloween Faire
Oct
21

Zombie Walk & Halloween Faire

Idol Beer Works is hosting the longest running family friendly Halloween Attraction in Northern CA. Click on the yellow event title for a link to purchase tickets. Details below…

Presented by Zombie Club! Come Dressed for Freaky Fun as your  best Zombie or favorite Halloween costume!  Professional F/X Makeup Artists will also be there to help bring out your inner monster!!!

Participating or Watching the Zombie Walk Parade is always FREE. To Participate in the Entertainment Area, enter the Ultimate Scare and the LIVE show will require a Ticket Bracelet. Click the yellow event title for a ink to a list of all the discounts for ticket holders, more details and to purchase tickets.

Children 10 and Under are FREE with an Adult Parent or Guardian. (Ultimate Scare & Live Show)

Event runs 4-9pm

Zombie Walk starts at 8pm

“Scare Runs 6-8pm

Wresting Show starts at 5:15pm

Sponsors:

IDOL Beer Works

Ginger Bugs

City Rise Safety

Inspire Coffee

Shannon McCabe’s Vampire Ball

Ultimate Riot Wrestling

Party Kings’ Mobile Music & Entertainment

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Oct
1

Lodi Street Faire

The Lodi Street Faire takes place 2x per year on the first Sunday in May & October from 8a-4p in Downtown Lodi. Join us to shop vendors from around our area with arts & crafts, antiques, clothing, & much much more!

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Open Mic @ Sayla Music Academy
Aug
31

Open Mic @ Sayla Music Academy

Take the stage and show Lodi what you’ve got! Sayla will be hosting monthly events for its students and the surrounding community to experience and take part in the joy of music performance. Join us as we explore the abundant talent of Sayla’s and Lodi’s music culture. Sign ups start at 6:45 in the courtyard!

Contact sayla.coordinator@gmail.com for more info or (209) 981-4303

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Aug
31

Lodi Farmer's Market

The Lodi Certified Farmers Market is held on Thursday evenings, May 18th to August 31st. Under the leadership of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, Lodi's beloved summer tradition is frequented by countless visitors who stroll our vendor-filled streets. Enjoy the best local produce, cheese, and meat vendors California offers. Residents and visitors can also grab a bite, order a drink, meet up with friends, or make new ones in Downtown Lodi's laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere.

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Aug
24

Lodi Farmer's Market

The Lodi Certified Farmers Market is held on Thursday evenings, May 18th to August 31st. Under the leadership of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, Lodi's beloved summer tradition is frequented by countless visitors who stroll our vendor-filled streets. Enjoy the best local produce, cheese, and meat vendors California offers. Residents and visitors can also grab a bite, order a drink, meet up with friends, or make new ones in Downtown Lodi's laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere.

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Aug
17

Lodi Farmer's Market

The Lodi Certified Farmers Market is held on Thursday evenings, May 18th to August 31st. Under the leadership of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, Lodi's beloved summer tradition is frequented by countless visitors who stroll our vendor-filled streets. Enjoy the best local produce, cheese, and meat vendors California offers. Residents and visitors can also grab a bite, order a drink, meet up with friends, or make new ones in Downtown Lodi's laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere.

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Vinyl Tap @ Idol Beer Works
Aug
13

Vinyl Tap @ Idol Beer Works

We’ll be droppin’ the needle on some records. Bring your favorite to share or buy some to add to your collection. Multiple vinyl record vendors will have 100’s of records available for purchase.

Food available for purchase

Family friendly ~ FREE event

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Aug
10

Lodi Farmer's Market

The Lodi Certified Farmers Market is held on Thursday evenings, May 18th to August 31st. Under the leadership of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, Lodi's beloved summer tradition is frequented by countless visitors who stroll our vendor-filled streets. Enjoy the best local produce, cheese, and meat vendors California offers. Residents and visitors can also grab a bite, order a drink, meet up with friends, or make new ones in Downtown Lodi's laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere.

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Aug
3

Lodi Farmer's Market

The Lodi Certified Farmers Market is held on Thursday evenings, May 18th to August 31st. Under the leadership of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, Lodi's beloved summer tradition is frequented by countless visitors who stroll our vendor-filled streets. Enjoy the best local produce, cheese, and meat vendors California offers. Residents and visitors can also grab a bite, order a drink, meet up with friends, or make new ones in Downtown Lodi's laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere.

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