Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau

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What can the RCVA do for me? Before becoming a member, there are a few things that are helpful to know about our type of organization. The RCVA operates as a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) and Tourist Promotion Agencies (TPA) in support of an area's visitor industry. We are full-scale marketing firm that promotes a region, its facilities, attractions, etc., and supports the industry by providing specialized services, professional staff and assistance to our customers. The goal of the RCVA is to generate revenues through tourism from meetings, conventions, trade shows and leisure/business travel. The products and services the RCVA provides creates a wealth of information, recognition and attention for the region we're promoting. Asking what the Saint Paul RiverCentre Convention & Visitors Authority can offer? The Membership Department advances the mission of the Saint Paul RiverCentre Convention & Visitors Authority to impact economic vitality and quality of life for the Greater Saint Paul area. Our primary objectives are to engage our members in the development of Saint Paul's convention and tourism industry, to develop and promote business opportunities and to consistently communicate relevant industry information to our membership. Also to note, the RCVA: Is the only full-scale marketing and promotion organization for the region Offers your business a link from your web site to ours to help promote your business on the one of the most visited sites in the state of Minnesota! Aggressively markets Saint Paul nationwide and internationally to convention planners and tour operators Allows access to the exclusive SAINT PAUL AREA CONVENTION & EVENT CALENDAR it includes hundreds of conventions, meetings and trade shows that are annually hosted in Saint Paul. It contains contact names for you to approach regarding the services that you can offer the planners when they come to Saint Paul. Offers FREE mailing labels or disks of our membership to promote your business Sends weekly leads on incoming tour groups, convention leads to hotels and events Offers free listing in the Official Visitor and Vacation Guide which is distributed to hundreds of locations plus the 12 state operated travel information centers, Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport and Mall of America. It is also used for all promotions nationally and internationally with tour planners and meeting planners. Provides referrals to Members-provided to thousands of visitors each year through the mail, phone, e-mail and internet requests Offers free Membership Directory-Purchasing and networking resource distributed to hundreds of meeting planners in need of products and services for their convention Encourages you to meet other professionals in the hospitality industry and promote your business at monthly networking events and educational seminars Welcomes you to use the "Dine Around" program, which is our on-site reservation booth at Saint Paul RiverCentre convention center. During large conventions delegates will enjoy viewing a menu display from area member restaurants. Distributes the Weekly member newsletter that is emailed with quick and relevant industry news PLUS... opportunities to jointly advertise with the RCVA, automatic listings in our visitor publications and member-only networking events, etc. Please continue for all of these opportunities in ADVERTISE NOW. Join today! The RCVA relies on membership support to attract out-of-town visitors and compete with other cities. Participate in the growing list of corporate and professional supporters. For more information, please contact Tricia Mattes, vice president of membership at (651) 265-4909 or [email protected].