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What is a CVB?

A convention and visitors bureau (also called destination marketing organizations-DMO) are is a not-for-profit organization charged with representing a specific destination and most are largely funded by hotel occupancy taxes. For meetings both small and large, CVBs give meeting planners access to a range of services including checking for hotel and meeting space availability and arranging for site inspections. CVBs also link planners with local service companies from motorcoach companies and caterers to off-site entertainment venues.

What planners say...

"We had our second highest attendance in Philadelphia. Everyone was supportive of the Society during the Annual Meeting. Any issues were dealt with quickly and I was kept informed of any potential problems immediately. "

— Jane Day, CMP
Director of Meeting Services
Society of Nuclear Medicine

""Chattanooga is well on its way to becoming one of America's best mid-sized cities.""



The Washington Post

"“We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for coordinating our site visit in Greenville. It truly is a fabulous conference site.” "

— Laura M. Coburn
IAWP President
International Association of Workforce Professionals

"“Montreal is a great city. It was exciting, vibrant, sophisticated, fun, cosmopolitan and with lots of history. That combined with our great program meant that we were able to attract more people than what was originally anticipated.”"

— Gerry Hensen
Executive Administrator
Community and Hospital Infection Control Association (CHICA Canada)

"The New Mexico Municipal League holds several meetings each year in Las Cruces, and we always look forward to coming back. One of the largest events was our 50th Anniversary Annual Conference in 2007, which had a record attendance of 978 participants. We were faced with many logistical challenges, but the Las Cruces CVB made it all happen without a hitch. From very early on, their efficient staff helped us figure out all available options for events’ locations, resources for catering, exhibits set-up, staffing, security services, entertainment options and much, much more. They organized the transportation to and from the many hotels used which was a great help to us. But best of all, the"

— Colette Schobbens, CMP
Meetings Coordinator
New Mexico Municipal League

"ASHA's Annual Convention in Philadelphia was a great success! The city is wonderful, the Bureau made our job easy, and the convention center was superb. Our experience with labor was positive; we received one bill instead of several spread out among the different vendors. Thanks Philadelphia!"

— Cheryl Russell, CAE
Director, Convention & Meetings
American Speech-Language-Hearing

""The city of San Antonio is like visiting your favorite relatives. Everyone we worked with from the CVB and hotels to the cashier in the mall gift shop are so welcoming and accommodating. The San Antonio CVB really made us feel like we were the most important group in town. It was like they give us a great big hug when we arrived!""

— Nicole Sutter
Event Operations Manager
United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation

"It was a pleasure with with the Lincoln CVB, their excellent staff and volunteers. Everyone was willing to do whatever it took to make the tournament a success. The Convention and Visitors Bureau staff did an excellent job in coordinating the assistance and cooperation of the other entities that were critical components of the SSWS. Our experience was very positive and we look forward to the possibility of returning to Lincoln in the future."

— Greg Maas
Director
North American Senior Circuit Softball

"Wichita is an ideal place for the Society of Decorative Painter' Annual Conference and Expo. The city has everything we need to keep our members happy and comfortable: a central location, reasonable and wonderful lodging and dining, a safe clean environment; and plenty of fun things to do right near the downtown area. What more could we ask for?"

— Teri Mott
Communication coordinator
Society of Decorative Painters

""For our recent event, the team at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau was wonderful to work with. They are experienced, professional, and provide outstanding service. The selection of Fort Lauderdale for this event was a great decision which resulted in an excellent incentive and meeting. The community truly works together and knows how to get things done. I would highly recommend working with the Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB again and look forward to going back to Fort Lauderdale at the next opportunity." "

— Caren R Bigelow
Director of Travel
U.S. Motivation