CVB Sales: Doing It Well in a Virtual World
Raise a proverbial hand if you’ve been a part of an unengaging Zoom call lately. Hell, throw two up. They happen, but they don’t have to be inevitable from your end. Over the last few months, we have all had the opportunity to attend multiple conferences and meetings VIRTUALLY. What I have found to be […]
CVB Case Study: Engaging Planners During COVID-19—Explore Branson’s Virtual FAM
Recently, we sat in on Inc.’s webinar, Leading Through Times of Crisis and Change, with motivational speaker/business guru Simon Sinek. Timely (and ever passionate), Simon served up 60 minutes of counsel on how leaders can make an impact on others through difficult times. One question that landed in the buzzy chat box during the webinar […]
Getting Ahead of the Curve on What Planners Need to Know During COVID-19
As some destinations see the curve flattening on the number of COVID-19 cases and begin opening hotels, dining establishments, and attractions, it’s time for DMOs to get ahead of the curve in preparing the information meeting planners will need to reschedule and book groups in your destination. Here are a few tips to help prepare […]
How DMOs Will Need to Transition Group Sales After COVID-19
We are all trying to determine exactly how things will be when we return to our “new normal” and for CVBs, what group sales and services will look like post COVID-19. It is going to be key to clearly communicate to planners how your destination and facilities have adapted and responded to this new reality. […]
COVID-19’s Impact on the Meetings Industry & How CVBs Can Manage Their Groups Sales & Services Throughout
Tips for how group sales & services can respond & prepare It is becoming more and more clear with the daily news of major conference cancellations, like ITB, that the COVID-19 coronavirus is starting to have a profound effect on the travel industry. As we watch the news from overseas and start to see more […]