Visit Tybee redesigns website
Visit Tybee, the tourism promotion and marketing organization for Tybee Island, launched its redesigned website, VisitTybee.com, in February.
The redesign includes an emphasis on images highlighting the Tybee Island visitor experience, a more interactive, user-friendly format and the addition of a “bookings bar” where visitors can enter in planned dates of travel and select from available lodging options.
Upcoming events, blog posts and Instagram photos are now featured more prominently on the site as well.
“We’re very pleased to reintroduce the revamped site because it helps us showcase the beauty of Tybee Island to visitors while giving them the convenience of being able to plan and book their trip all in one place,” said Sara Lane, director of Visit Tybee. “Plus, Tybee businesses now have a strong marketing tool at their fingertips to help drive more visitor traffic to their establishments.”
Last year, overall page views for the “where to stay” pages were up 9 percent. Site traffic to VisitTybee.com increased by 20 percent and is expected to continue to increase into 2015.
Wal-Mart awards $50,000 to Friends of Caroline Hospice
Port Royal, S.C. — Friends of Caroline Hospice, which is celebrating its 35th year, has received a $50,000 grant from Wal-Mart.
“We are extremely grateful for this funding,” said Executive Director Lindsay Roberg.
Brooke Mueller, director of public affairs for Wal-Mart, said the company is honored to support Friends of Caroline.
“We’re committed to organizations like Friends that consistently have such a positive impact, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to provide hope for those affected by life threatening illnesses,” Mueller said.
In 2013, community giving in South Carolina from Wal-Mart stores, Sam’s Clubs and the Wal-Mart Foundation totaled $29.2 million.
For more information on Friends of Caroline Hospice, go to www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org.
Kick-off meeting for “Another Chance” for Women Build
“Another Chance” Women Build kick-off meeting will be held from 5-7 p.m. March 19 at the Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St.
This meeting, scheduled due to overwhelming response to the group’s initial session, will be for whoever wants to get more information, to meet women who are involved, to register their group/team, to find a group/team or just wants to volunteer.
“Women Build is Habitat for Humanity’s program for women who want to learn construction skills and build homes and communities,” said Executive Director Michael Weathers. “This program brings together women from all walks of life.”
For more information, contact Jordan King at 912-353-8122.
