BUSINESS EVENTS OPPORTUNITIES
BUSINESS EVENTS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES
BUSINESS EVENTS
GLOBAL BUSINESS EVENTS FOCUS GROUP – Online and in-person discussions to exchange best practices and advance the role of convention bureaux globally. CONVENTION SALES AND SERVICES SUMMIT – Dedicated tracks for sales, services and executive leadership. This one- and-a-half-day event is a perfect opportunity to grow your network, learn and share with your peers. In 2025, we will add a convention centre track in collaboration with ASM Global.
BUSINESS EVENTS RESOURCES Access resources on CVB support, site visits, attendance-driving, future roles, risk mitigation, crisis planning and more to boost meeting success.
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Business events are crucial to destinations and local economies, generating over a trillion dollars in direct spending worldwide. These events drive significant revenue and stimulate growth across various sectors. By attracting global visitors, they boost local employment and enhance the destination’s profile, fostering long-term economic benefits and development opportunities for local communities and the events they host. Learn more at https://destinationsinternational.org/meetings .
TAILORED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
DESTINATION BOOKING AGREEMENT (DBA) A client agreement document
BUSINESS EVENTS – WAYS TO ENGAGE
Strengthen your destination strategy with the Business Intelligence (BI) Certificate Program, focused on data-driven decision-making and the Intellectual Capital Certificate (ICC) Program, designed to help you identify and leverage local thought leaders to attract impactful meetings and events. ADVOCACY FOR THE POWER OF THE CONVENTION BUREAU – We are developing presentations that will help you engage with your members, stakeholders and broader community on the role of the convention bureau. We also have resources within research and advocacy that will strengthen and amplify your voice in the local community.
template that is utilized by a CVB/ destination organization when they secure a future meeting or convention.
ONLINE COMMUNITY A platform provided by Destinations
CONVENTION SALES AND SERVICES (CSS) COMMITTEE
International where convention sales and services professionals can connect virtually, join focused group discussions and share best practices. Network with peers, explore industry challenges, and access targeted resources to support your work and growth.
There is the opportunity to join the Convention Sales and Services (CSS) committee and follow the group on its online community. We also have specific topic discussion groups such as a risk mitigation group where we offer resources and tools to help convention bureaux navigate this often-challenging issue.
CONVENTION SALES & SERVICES CHECKLIST
A tool used to educate and onboard new staff members that hold the role of Director of Sales and Services, Director of Business Development, Sales Manager, Services Manager, Sales Coordinator, Services Coordinator or Events Marketing roles.
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DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL
2025 – 2026 MEMBERSHIP DESTINATION GUIDE
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