working with a cvb janet hunter, director of sales seattle’s convention and visitors bureau
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Working with a CVB
Janet Hunter, Director of SalesSeattle’s Convention and Visitors
Bureau
Liaison to Broad Membership Base
Neutral - Fits All Groups
One Stop Shopping
Global Viewpoint
Customized Lead Distribution In-House and Citywide
Lead Follow-up
Housing - Often Complimentary
Registration Staff
Meeting Promotion Tools
Attend 1-year Prior to Promote
Brochures, Maps, Banners, Photos, Text
Odd and Difficult Requests
Broad Range of Services and Resources
MOST OR ALL SERVICES FREE
Public Relations and Press
Site Inspections & Familiarization Trips
Proposals, Citywide bids
Presentations to Board, Committees
Off-Site Events
Companion Tours
Website Tools
PreparationTO WORK WITH A BUREAU
Room Flow
Daily Meeting & Exhibit Space
Food & Beverage
Meeting History
Detailed RFP to include:
Decision Process and Date
Decision Factors
Websites with Request for Proposal (RFP) Templates
Preferred Mode of Communication
Establish Long Term Relationships
Real Flavor of the City
Win-Win Relationship
Questions? Comments?
(206) 461-5802 [email protected]