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 jhunter@visitseattle.org