Authors
Rachel Carter
Some cities are magnets for military events, both veterans’ reunions and military meetings. These cities have strong ties to the military, either because they’re near active military bases or simply because the community honors those who serve
Getting transportation plans in place early on creates a solid framework that helps everything else go smoothly
It’s a mesh of cultures, you have the university. You have a huge retirement community. We’ve got government and military, but you’ve got your local flair. And our food is amazing. We’re known for our food.
Most convention and visitors bureaus offer a laundry list of meeting services, such as site selection, welcome
bags and coupon books. But not every CVB will create custom Web-based maps for attendees, plan and staff an ice cream social or bring in a busker to lead groups in a drum session. Here are some CVBs that will.
Having a meeting in a state or national
park immediately signals that the event will be different. It’s not in a brand-name hotel next to the airport; it’s at a lodge in the wilderness. Meeting rooms don’t overlook a concrete jungle; they deliver views of forests and waterfalls. And attendees feel the difference.
Casinos offer guests much more than gambling; they’re the whole package for meeting planners and attendees.
Atlantic City hopes to boost weekday visits and room nights by courting meetings and conventions.
Lining up the right speaker can make a conference a hit, inspire members and even generate revenue for companies.
From the boardroom to the beach, seaside locations attract meetings of all types.
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