The Dalles City Council has approved an agreement with The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce for community marketing services.  The Chamber presented a work plan for the 2014-15 Fiscal Year that includes hiring a tourism coordinator to accommodate increased needs due to the influx of cruise boat dockings this year.  That position will focus on coordinating the needs of the cruise ships along with cycling tours and events, car groups, conferences, and sport groups and tournaments.  The Chamber is also researching a stand-alone kiosk for the festival park to compliment its structures and its design.  That would be implemented if they have enough remaining funds after the tourism coordinator position is filled.