When Angela “Angie” Sees became a Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) 11 years ago, she was working as an Administrative Assistant for the Lansing Lugnuts. With fans and visitors regularly asking where to eat or what to do before and after games, she wanted to feel more confident sharing what Greater…
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In the fast-paced world of meetings, conventions, and events, staying ahead of the curve means embracing innovation. At Choose Lansing, we’ve talked with clients firsthand about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the event planning landscape, making it smarter, faster, and more…
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The past few years have underscored just how quickly the meetings and tourism landscape can shift. From economic uncertainty to changing traveler expectations, both destination organizations and meeting planners have been navigating unsettled times together. That’s why annual events like the…
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Elaine here, from the Choose Lansing sales and services team. I've spent nearly the last year working towards earning my Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation. It's a nationally recognized exam that is essentially the gold standard in our industry. It requires studying, hospitality…
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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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Have you ever wondered how you can make the most of your meetings for everyone who attends? Courtney Trunk, Communications & Events Director of Arc Michigan, is here to help! In this Q&A, Courtney shares some tips on how to make your next meeting ADA-compliant. Please briefly describe your…
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