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Ten Reasons Why Your Next Meeting Should be in Greater Lansing

There's a reason that businesses and association groups return to Lansing year after year for conventions and meetings: They know that Michigan's Capital City lays out a welcome mat and goes the extra mile to ensure every element of your visit exceeds expectations. There's a remarkable drive for the…

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Unique Space For Meetings and Events in Greater Lansing

The Lansing area is home to dozens of unique venues that are sure to wow your attendees and make your next meeting or event stand out. High Caliber Karting & Entertainment is no exception, and it was recently host to Destination Michigan's annual showcase…

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Lansing Hospitality Industry Gathers For Accessibility Summit

Dozens of hospitality industry professionals gathered at the new AC Hotel by Marriot for Choose Lansing'sinaugural Tourism Accessibility Summit in October 2023. We were excited to welcome keynote speaker and accessibility advocate Kristy Durso all the way from Texas, as well as two local experts, Cathy Blatnik with the Mid-Michigan Autism Association and Meegan Winters, founder of AbleVu. …

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Why Lansing is an Ideal Destination for State Association Meetings And Events

For state associations, events are a key part of keeping members engaged. When you’re deciding on a location, you’re considering important factors that will get you the best attendance rates and overall satisfaction afterward. Whether you’re looking for a central location, a region with plenty to see and do during downtime, or access to government officials, it doesn’t get better than Lansing, Michigan. Here are five reasons Michigan’s Capital City is an ideal destination for state association meetings and events…

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Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Return to Greater Lansing, MI

Eleven participating countries, 800 teams, and approximately 15,000 visitors to East Lansing, Michigan. The Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, along with Michigan State University and many local partners, were excited to host the 43 rd annual Odyssey of the Mind World Finals this year! The…

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CVBs Bring Massive Value

As a Senior Sales Manager with the Greater Lansing CVB, I bring some unique insight to the position. Prior to my most recent meeting planning role with a state association, I spent 13 years in the hotel industry. Over the course of that time, I was a sales manager for Marriott hotels in 3 different large cities. At every stage of my career I have seen the value in partnering with Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) to help bring meetings and events to those cities by participating in sales missions and site visits. I loved my CVB’s as a hotelier, but I had not yet learned how much more they would do for me later in life as a meeting and event planner…

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