The VB CVB has been recognized as a Platinum Choice Award Winner in Smart Meetings Magazine! CLICK HERE to check it out!
CVB Wins Platinum Choice Award!
Jamie in Baton Rouge
Check out these photos from a recent trade show at which our own Jamie Mitchell exhibited, and even got to hold an alligator! The Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) held their Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, LA.
CVB Sales Team Gives Back to Children in Need
An enthusiastic contingency representing the Virginia Beach tourism industry traveled to Richmond recently for the 2016 Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE) Expo. This annual event gives meeting planners an opportunity engage with hospitality professionals and vendors from across Virginia in a networking, tradeshow setting.
Team Virginia Beach consisted of the Virginia Beach CVB & VBCC Sales Team and eight partner hotels who set up a visually appealing display highlighting the many reasons why meeting planners should “Bring It To The Beach” the next time they’re planning a meeting or convention.
Not only did Team Virginia Beach capture many new leads, they also did their part to be socially responsible by raising $500 for Bikes for Kids, a Richmond non-profit which donates bicycles to needy children.
Way to go, Team!
Sally at the CMP Conclave
Check out this great shot of Sally Noona networking at the CMP Conclave in Baltimore, MD. Each year the Convention Industry Council puts on an educational program for recipients of the Certified Meeting Professional designation to receive continuing educational units to keep their certification in good standing. Great job, Sally!
ASAE Springtime Bike Giveaway
Check out the pictures below from M&C’s Bike Giveaway in DC. The client was the recipient of the beach cruiser giveaway from ASAE’s Springtime 2016 Expo in DC (4/28/16 Walter Reed Convention Center). She was selected based on the potential business opportunities that currently exist for the city.
Annual Shriner Parade
Here’s a glimpse of some of the fun from this year’s MASA parade courtesy of Jane White
Day of Caring 2016
The CVB stepped up to the plate once again for the city’s annual Day of Caring on Friday, 9/9. This year, CVB staff helped spruce up the outdoor spaces at the Beach Health Clinic and Seton House. Here’s a great shot of the BHC crew. Click here for more pix courtesy of Rubylee Gardner.
M&C Attends ASAE Annual Convention in Salt Lake City
The M&C team was joined by CVB Director Brad Van Dommelen and Colleen Briley, new Hilton Oceanfront National Sales Manager at ASAE’s (American Society of Association Executives) Annual Convention and tradeshow.
The event was held in Salt Lake City August 13-16 and the team exhibited at the annual tradeshow as well as hosted a vibrant customer event at Pallet, a local favorite eatery prior to the ASAE Classic.
As part of the Virginia Beach destination promotion, the M&C Team sponsored the back cover of Association Now Daily publication with our current marketing creative.
Muse Open House
On July 20th, Convention Sales Assistant, Shantese Putman, attended a networking event at Muse Paint Bar. Her Niece, Kira, joined her for the second session for a night of good food and music.
Smart Meetings Mid-Atlantic
Linda Eisan meets with meeting planner, Casey Hurd of Blue Ridge Partners at Smart Meetings Mid Atlantic in Washington DC, July 20, 2016 at Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel.
Smart Meetings Mid-Atlantic is designed to match meeting professionals with hotels, destinations and CVB’s. The program is a collaborative atmosphere to learn from industry experts, build connections and book business.