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Experience Columbus promoted Columbus as a destination for conventions and leisure visitors at the shows listed below in November-January. Read more to see how the exposure at these shows can benefit Columbus in the future.
National Tour Association Annual Convention
Nov. 14-16, Reno, Nev.
This annual convention is one of the biggest in the group travel
industry. Columbus representatives met with 40 tour operators, securing
21 qualified leads for future business.
Association Forum of Chicagoland Holiday Showcase
Dec. 14-16, Chicago
This annual event attracts meeting planners from the Chicago area.
Experience Columbus received three requests for proposals and 15
additional leads.
CVBREPS Holiday Event
Dec. 15, Washington, D.C.
More than 400 meeting planners from the D.C. metro area attended this
event, open exclusively to cities with a convention and visitors bureau
representative in Washington, D.C. Experience Columbus generated
several leads for future business.
Professional Convention Management Association Annual Meeting
Jan. 9-13, Dallas
More than 3,000 meeting professionals attended this premier annual
event. Experience Columbus networked with new and existing customers.
American Bus Association Marketplace
Jan. 15-19, National Harbor, Md.
Marketplace is considered the premier business event in the group
travel industry. Columbus secured 33 qualified leads for future
business.
AAA Great Vacations Expo
Jan. 22-24, Columbus
Nearly 13,000 people attended the second annual expo, Ohio’s
premier travel event geared to leisure visitors.
Experience Columbus partnered with nine Central Ohio organizations to
promote the Greater Columbus area.
Religious Conference Management Association World Conference & Expo
Jan. 26-29, Fort Worth, Texas
The World Conference & Expo is an annual event for faith-based
meeting professionals. Columbus representatives met
with more than 40 meeting professionals, resulting in 10 leads.
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