At the heart of the value of a convention and visitor’s bureau is the numerous offerings from the convention services department. The sales portion of the agreement is wrapped up and now comes the part where the customers event takes the fore-front and the CVB services staff makes the customer glad they chose a given destination. What are these magical services you might ask? Here are a few of the ones that really make convention groups smile.
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MSU Graduation Weekend
April 23, 2018 by Lauren Grattan, CTA

May is just around the corner and with that comes college graduation. As a graduating senior from
Karaoke in Lansing Michigan
April 19, 2018 by Lori Lanspeary, CTA

Have you ever wondered about the psychology behind karaoke? It's quite the puzzle because right
Get To Know Lansing's REO Town
April 11, 2018 by Lori Lanspeary, CTA

Located on a bend in the Grand River and just south of I-496, the REO Town neighborhood is right on
Authenticity is My Favorite Sales Tool
April 11, 2018 by Mary Chris Hotchkiss, CMP, CTA

In any profession there are numerous challenges and different elements of the job people don’t enjoy. Sales certainly isn’t for everyone but after doing some reflection on my over 21 years in the hotel and meetings business, I came away with some potential insight that has not only helped me be successful in this industry, but be a happier person overall.
Saturdays are for Science, Sports, and Samples!
April 5, 2018 by Lauren Grattan, CTA

The snow has finally melted, and spring has sprung. Spring may come with rain and flowers, but most
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo!
April 1, 2018 by Lauren Grattan, CTA

Taco Tuesday. Happy Hour Margaritas. Fajita Friday. We'll take any excuse to indulge in Mexican
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