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Convention Services
Business on the Books
5/1/2020-4/30/2021
Contracts Secured
Assisted Bookings
Future Bookings
Meeting & Event Planners: Services
Objectives:
Provide uncompromising service to convention and groups meeting in Abilene. Better communicate the value of working with the ACVB. Embrace sustainability. Encourage visitors to stay longer.
Strategies:
Monitor programs and activities for group meetings to be compliant with health experts or specific group requirements Create new and engaging itineraries for group meetings. Develop landing pages for large-scale events with event Heroes of Tourism (HOT) Hosts were honored at a luncheon during National Travel & Tourism Week, earning recognition and rewards for bringing events and meetings to Abilene. details and booking link to hotels. Contact every meeting planner within one month of the definite booking to begin conference planning. Create a comprehensive list detailing ACVB resources for hosting a meeting in Abilene. Continually update the Meeting Planning Guide. Create group specific itineraries encouraging convention goers to arrive a day early or stay longer. Create a “meetings made easy” link to upload on association’s website communicating enticing events and things to do while convention goers are in Abilene. Continue engagement with HOT Hosts through luncheon and award program.
