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Suppliers and Services

You, as the meeting planner, are the buyer of many services that are critical to the implementation and success of your meeting: hotels or rooming facilities, travel, entertainment, tours, and dining. The suppliers that can provide these services include airline companies, travel agents, destination management companies, and ground and tour operators.

Many suppliers are members of their local Convention and Visitors’ Bureau (CVB). Ready access to these services is only a telephone call away.

The Convention and Visitors’ Bureau

In addition to assisting with identification of appropriate and available facilities for your meeting, the Convention and Visitors’ Bureau will provide you with supplier contacts, registration services, ...

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