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Convention Services

The Meeting & Convention Services Department serves as a liaison between you, the Meeting Planner and the Greater Miami and Beaches community. Once your meeting is booked, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau becomes your "office away from home" by directing you to the resources that will assure a successful meeting. The GMCVB can provide the following:

Attendance Builders:

Meeting Planners, who have booked their meeting or convention through the GMCVB, can take advantage of the following tools to help boost attendance (FREE OF CHARGE):


Postcards - 6"x9" postcards are great for mailing "Save-theDate" announcements to attendees. Choose from a variety of destination images then simply provide your company logo and event. Click here to view post card selections.
 
E-vite (Electronic Postcard) - an electronic version of the postcards can also be created. Send us your company logo and text and we can even distribute your postcard to your attendees via email.
 
Micro site - a self-contained website can also be created for your meeting or convention. Attendees can get all the information they need to plan their visit to Greater Miami and the Beaches.
 
Destination Materials:
Meeting Planners can also take advantage of the following destination materials (FREE OF CHARGE):
  • Photo Library: Destination images for your program or brochure can easily be accessed online. Choose from a wide selection of images in our photo library. Click here to access images.
  • Videos: Promotional videos are available in the following formats:
    - DVD -Running time: 2 minutes, 46 seconds
    - Online - Watch video.
    - Beta/B-Roll* (NTSC or PAL) 90 minutes of footage.
    *Requires credit card to reserve. Click here to request.
  • Pocket Guides - our 4"x9" Pocket Guide provides delegates detailed information about Greater Miami and the Beaches and makes a great addition to your registration packets.
  • Maps - Your attendees will find their way around Miami with our easy-to-read maps - also excellent to include in your registration packets.
  • Specialty Guides - we can also offer a variety of GMCVB publications with detailed information on Greater Miami and the Beaches' including: Shopping, Family Fun, Arts and Culture, Events Calendar, Attractions and more. A number of these publications are available in foreign languages.

Business Service Referrals:
Access Greater Miami and the Beaches' network of local business services (FREE OF CHARGE):

  • Audio/Visual & Film Services
  • Bus & Limousine Companies
  • Caterers
  • Communications & Paging Systems
  • Decorating Contractors
  • Destination management Companies
  • Exhibit & Display Designers
  • Florists
  • Gift Premium
  • Meeting & Event Planners
  • Office Equipment Rentals
  • Photographers

Activities and Entertainment Referrals:
Our Meetings & Convention Services team can provide information to help develop your program (FREE OF CHARGE):
  • Arts and Culture
  • Attractions
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Nightlife
  • Off-site venues
  • Restaurants
  • Sightseeing & Tours
  • Speakers
  • Water Activities

Registration Staffing Services:
The GMCVB is proud to recommend the following Preferred Provider for all your Meeting or Convention Personnel needs:

The Events & Office Consultants
2980 MacFarlane Road, Suite 207
Miami, FL 33133
Tel: 305-442-6000
Fax: 305-442-1365
Email: info@eocpeople.com
Website: http://EventsOfficeConsultants.com

 

Housing Services:
To download a listing of the GMCVB's recommended Housing Services, click here.

 

City-Wide Conventions Benefits:
Larger groups may be eligible for added benefits, such as:

  • Banners and Signs - your logo is placed on destination banners to welcome your attendees.
  • City Information Desk - a representative will be on-hand to provide your attendees with local city information.
  • Hotel Locator Maps - a customized hotel locator map can be created for use in your registration and program materials.


Delegate Welcome Letters:
The GMCVB can assist with welcome letters from local officials (Mayors, Commissioners) for your program or registration packets. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this process.

For additional information, please contact your Meeting & Convention Services representative or call us at 800-933-8448, ext. 3053 or 305-539-3053, or e-mail ConServices@GMCVB.com.

 

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