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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...
"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
""Chattanooga is well on its way to becoming one of America's best mid-sized cities.""
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The Washington Post
""I think I can speak for all the ladies of our group, we so enjoy coming to Dalton! It is a nice, very friendly town! We have a good time when there. Thanks again for all you do.
Hope to see you again next year! "
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— Diane Cannon
Softball Players Association
"- Louisville outshines glitzier convention cities with affordable hotels and state-of-the-art meeting facilities in the heart of a thriving downtown that’s only ten minutes away from the airport and a homegrown hospitality that tells you they’re proud to have you visit.
Larry Schur
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— Larry Shur
President
All Baby & Child