What are some of the specific services CVBs can offer the meeting planner?
• They can assist in the creation of collateral material. • They can assist with on-site logistics and registration. • They can provide housing bureau services. • They can develop pre- and post-conference activities, spouse tours and special events. • They can assist with site inspections and familiarization tours, as well as site selection. • They can provide speakers and local educational opportunities. • They can help secure special venues. • They can assist in the coordination of local transportation. What information do CVBs have on hotels? Convention and visitors bureaus keep track of room counts, as well as other meetings coming to the area. In this way, they can help planners avoid conflicts with other events. Moreover, as CVBs have first-hand familiarity with the hotels and with meeting space in the area, they can help planners match properties to specific meeting requirements and budgets.
