“CITY-WIDE AND EVENT DESTINATION BEST PRACTICES”
Presented by a Panel of DMO Experts

 Thursday, January 23, 2025
3:00-6:30 p.m.

Desert Diamond Arena
9400 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85305

Help us kick off  the new year!  Join your fellow MPI, HSMAI and PCMA members and guests for this can’t-miss program!

Three leading hospitality/meeting industry associations – Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Arizona Sunbelt Chapter, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Arizona Chapter, and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Southwest and Pacific Chapter, are teaming up for this special program.

This educational session explores effective collaboration with Convention & Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) in major destinations such as San Diego, Tucson, Glendale and Flagstaff. The program offers valuable insights for both event planners and suppliers:

• For Planners: Learn how and when to leverage CVBs for group and leisure sales.
• For Suppliers: Get tips on how to get represented by CVBs.
   

Gain expert advice on sales, marketing, and member services, with opportunities to ask questions about navigating the CVB landscape. Hosted by Emcee Dave Rosenbaum, CHME, this event provides a platform for event professionals to connect, share ideas, and enhance their understanding of working with CVBs and unique venues.

Target Audience: Event professionals seeking to expand their networks and knowledge.

Come early for “Casual Conversations with Industry Leaders”, an engaging networking event featuring the Presidents of HSMAI, MPI, and PCMA  … 3:00-4:00 p.m.

EARLY BIRD FEES (by 1/16/25):

$45 for Members / $65 for Non-Members

PLEASE NOTE: Those who register by the early bird deadline get one raffle ticket.

PARKING: Plenty of Self-Parking Available.

 REGISTER NOW!