Some tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are doing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices.

Visitor’s bureau plans to install kiosks downtown

The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau will install a handful of kiosks in downtown Springfield in 2016 that will direct visitors toward restaurants and tourist attractions in the city.

Inaugural progressive dinner to be held in downtown Florence

A progressive dinner, hosted by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be held in downtown Florence on Jan. 14. The dinner will become a monthly event.

York County visitors’ app offers perks for residents too

The application was developed to help travelers find their way around the county, but CVB executive director Lisa Meadows hopes the app can give longtime county residents the same exposure to events, businesses and attractions around them as visitors from outside York County.

Bridal Showcase helps couples plan their weddings

The Naperville Convention and Visitors Bureau have what they call a Naperville pavilion. They’ll have the hotels and restaurants and they’ll be in one area.

Alpharetta Gears Up For Free Family Reunion Workshop

The CVB will host a free Family Reunion Workshop. (It) will help attendees gain insight into the planning process and show how the city’s easy access, mild climate, exceptional facilities and world-class shopping, dining and entertainment make it the perfect location for fun-filled special events.

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