Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. – The Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau plays a vital role in marketing the tri-county region as a desirable tourism destination, but we can’t do it alone. The future of the industry relies on partners like you! The GLCVB has engaged Dr. Sarah Nicholls professor of Geography and Community, Agriculture, Recreation, and Resource Studies at Michigan State University to assess the current status of, and future potential for, tourism development in the tri-county region. Dr. Nicholls worked closely with Travel Michigan to lead the tourism strategic planning process for the state of Michigan in 2012. ... more

LANSING, Mich. – The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB), along with at the Anderson Economic Group, is pleased to formally announce its findings from an in-depth study in a report commissioned by the GLCVB entitled: Tourism Related Benefits in Greater Lansing’s Economy. ... more

LANSING, Mich.—The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is proud to announce it has been recognized with three awards (one gold and two bronze) from the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA). The awards competition, now in its 21st year, honors travel journalists, publications and destination marketing organizations. ... more

LANSING, Mich. -- The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce that it has successfully achieved re-accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). The GLCVB was the first CVB in the State to receive this esteemed designation back in 2007. DMAP is an international accreditation program developed by the Washington, D.C. based Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). By holding the DMAP accreditation, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) communicate to their community, buyers and potential visitors that their DMO has attained the highest measure of excellence. ... more

LANSING, Mich.-- The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce the opening of a second visitor information center in the region. Now, in addition to the Visitor Center located in downtown Lansing, a site is opening in East Lansing, directly across from the new Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum on Grand River Avenue. ... more

LANSING, Mich. – The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce that sales manager Amanda Toy, recently earned the highly-regarded Certified Meeting Professional designation (CMP) from the National Convention Industry Council. The CMP certification distinguishes its holders as career professionals who have demonstrated a high level of experience, skill and knowledge. ... more

LANSING, Mich.-- The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce it has hired Jack Schripsema, as the organization’s new President/CEO. ... more

LANSING, Mich. – What would you say if someone asked, “What is there to do in Greater Lansing?” If you had to think about it, get ready to discover (or rediscover) your own backyard during the 18th Annual Be A Tourist In Your Own Town celebration. The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau will host ... more

LANSING, Mich. –The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB), is pleased to announce the availability of the Lansing Guide digital publication in the Apple® App Store and Google Play. The digital publication was designed and developed in collaboration with CiesaDesign ... more

LANSING, Mich.-- The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce it has hired Gus Pine, CTA, as the organizations first Vice President of Regional Partnerships. ... more

LANSING, Mich. – The Team Lansing Foundation and the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau are pleased to recognize Zach Smith, Front Desk Agent with the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, as the 2011 Certified Tourism Ambassador of the Year. The announcement was made at the First Annual Greater Lansing Certified Tourism Ambassador Star Awards held last week at the Lansing Center ... more

LANSING, Mich.—The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce it has hired David Buckenberger, CMP, CMS, CTA, as Vice President of Business Development for the organization. ... more

LANSING, Mich.—The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau received two awards from the Public Relations Society of America – Central Michigan Chapter, at the Annual PACE Awards on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. ... more

LANSING, Mich.—The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is proud to announce its Greater Lansing Mobile App won a first place award and the 2010 Greater Lansing Visitor Guide won a second place award from the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA). The awards competition, now in its 19th year, honors travel journalists, publications and destination marketing organizations. ... more

LANSING, Mich.—The Greater Lansing Sports Authority (GLSA) is pleased to welcome USA Water Polo and the Midwest Girls Water Polo Junior Olympic Qualification Tournament to the Greater Lansing community. The event, to be held at East Lansing High School from June 25-27, 2010 is the largest Water Polo tournament in the Midwest and is a first-time event for the Capital region. ... more

LANSING, Mich.—The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is celebrating its fifty years in existence by opening the doors of the Greater Lansing Visitor Center for a special celebration. The public is invited Friday, May 14, 2010 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for FREE refreshments, special discounts and more! ... more

EAST LANSING, Mich.—After a very successful first year, the March Magic Hoopfest will return to the Jenison Field House to offer hands-on hoops fun for attendees of all ages. ... more

LANSING, Mich.—The Greater Lansing Sports Authority (GLSA) is pleased to announce it has added two staff members to its team - Meghan Carmody as Manager of Sports Events and T.J. Hawkins as Sports Assistant ... more

LANSING, Mich.—The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce that Michigan’s Capital Region will be a key stop for one of the premier automotive events in the State for 2009 – The Old Historic U.S. 27 Motor Tour. ... more

LANSING, Mich.—The Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) and the Lansing Center are pleased to announce that Vice President of Sales, Shari Berger, was recently inducted into the Michigan Meetings + Events Hall of Fame and honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Winners are selected by the editorial advisory board of Michigan Meetings + Events. ... more

LANSING, Mich.—The Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau (GLCVB), along with the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the completion of a special work of art that celebrates the city of Lansing through its depiction of famous residents and long-time area landmarks and businesses. One thousand prints of the original drawing have been made and are currently available at no cost at the offices of the GLCVB and the Lansing Regional Chamber ... more

LANSING, Mich.—The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Hagen, convention services coordinator, recently earned the highly-regarded Certified Meeting Planner designation (CMP) from the National Convention Industry Council. The CMP certification distinguishes its holders as career professionals who have demonstrated a high level of experience, skill and knowledge. Also, in the first of two recent staffing changes, the GLCVB is pleased to welcome Jan Pfeiffer as the new manager of membership. Jan is transitioning from the GLCVB sales staff where she was a sales manager focused on the local association meetings market to her new role in membership. Jan has been with the GLCVB since 2007 and was previously employed as the membership manager at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Secondly, sales intern Megan Laugavitz has recently accepted the position of sales administrator with the GLCVB. Megan is a recent graduate of the School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University and will serve as an assistant to the entire Destination Sales department ... more

LANSING, Mich.—The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). The GLCVB is the first CVB in the State to receive this esteemed designation. DMAP is an international accreditation program developed by the Washington, D.C. based Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). In earning the DMAP accreditation, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) communicate to their community, buyers and potential visitors that their DMO has attained the highest measure of excellence. ... more