BUSINESS EVENTS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES
BUSINESS EVENTS OPPORTUNITIES
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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TAILORED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
DESTINATION BOOKING AGREEMENT (DBA) A client agreement document
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.
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.
2025 – 2026 MEMBERSHIP DESTINATION GUIDE 21
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