TESTIMONIALS
What They're Saying About Destinations Showcase...
"Destinations Showcase has become my favorite trade show. The quality of the clients and the number of RFPs that our organization receives really makes it worth the investment. You will always see me at Destinations Showcase!"
Will Trokey
National Sales Manager
Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau
"At my first Destinations Showcase in 2007, I met a representative from a property I had never thought to consider for a future meeting before. Meeting them and getting their property in my mind helped us both: we have two contracts with them to date and, most likely, more to come!"
Maureen O'Connor
Meeting Planner
Society of Nuclear Medicine
Reston, Va.
"This show is great for CVBs, as it gives us the opportunity to talk one-on-one with decision makers and allows us to showcase all of our facilities and attractions..."
Shirley Smith
Director of Sales
Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau
"I found the afternoon expo to be the most beneficial as an event planner that deals with people from all over the country and world. I've connected with a few of the local CVB's since our introduction and am now currently working with venues they suggested."
Tracy Morris
Event Specialist
CFA Institute
Charlottesville, Va.
"Destination Showcase is by far one of the best show I've attended. I was happy to meet and chat with high-end, serious, and straight to the point meeting planners. They knew exactly what they wanted and didn't waste your time. 'Can't wait till next year."
Mildred Hernandez
Director of Sales
Puerto Rico Convention Bureau
"Destinations Showcase was a one stop shop for me. I've been able to schedule site visits and been in contact with all the CVB's that I needed for upcoming events..."
Alicia Barmore
President
Favour Events
Clinton, Md.
"With Destinations Showcase, we know that there will be meeting planners from the government market, the association market, and the corporate market looking to place small meetings up to very large conventions. This diversity of clients guarantees that ALL of the properties that we represent will benefit from the show."
Nancy Bass
Sales Manager
Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau
"I found Destinations Showcase to be extremely valuable in affording me the opportunity to visit with a wide variety of possible future venues."
Lee Derkay, CAE
National Account Manager
ConferenceDirect
Bethesda, Md.
"The best one day show where real clients bring real RFP's"
Frank Rudman
Sales Executive
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
"Destinations Showcase provides you with more options for meeting sites that you may not have been aware of or thinking about. The Showcase truly makes my job a lot easier. I look forward to attending each year."
Antoinette Printis-Robinson
Consultant
Printis-McCullough & Associates
Upper Marlboro, Md.
"This is a great opportunity to visit with meeting planners face-to-face in the DC area. The show is successful for us every year…"
Lynn Browning
Sales Manager
Visit Winston-Salem
"... I do most of my yearly business through contacts made at Destinations Showcase."
Robin R. Dixon-Jefferson
Meeting & Special Events Planner
Federal Railroad Administration
Washington, D.C.
"As a West coast destination, Destinations Showcase Washington helps us keep our name and products in front of the D.C. market. It is a very productive show for us."
Michael Smith
Vice President of Convention Sales
Travel Portland 2008
"CVB's have become a valuable tool to me as a meeting planner and Destinations Showcase gives me valuable face time with all of them."
Sondra Lynnette Williams
Executive Assistant
American Benefits Council
Washington, D.C.
"Excellent leads!"
Sharon S. Altland
Expo Convention Sales Director
Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau
"Destination Showcase Washington is an excellent way to learn about new offerings in cities represented by CVB's and new or upgraded hotels and conference centers; information we pass on to our ACC member clubs, which host thousands of conventions, shows, and conferences annually. Destination Showcase is a tremendous service!"
Larry Krug
Co-founder
Association of Collecting Clubs
Gaithersburg, Md.
"Destinations Showcase is a don't-miss event. Every year produces great results for our destination!"
Jason Lusk, CMP
Sales Director, Washington DC Region
Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau
"I made great contacts and got more detailed location and site information that I really needed to make booking decisions"
Alyssa Kolat
Director, Events and Education
National Association of Federal Credit Unions
Arlington, Va.
"Destination Showcase Washington allows our sales staff to get in touch with so many great national associations. We feel that being a part of the show strengthens our relationship with planners and helps promote our Central Florida brand."
Brian Hunicke
Sales and Marketing Manager
Seminole County Convention & Visitors Bureau
"Having the ability to distribute and discuss RFP's for future meetings is a time saving, relationship building wonderland!"
Susan Rosenstock, CEM
Director, Meeting & Events
Travel Industry Association
Washington, D.C.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for CVB's to experience and network with QUALITY Meeting Professionals covering all meetings markets."
Mary Patchin
Director of Sales
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau
"[Destinations Showcase is] one stop shopping for meeting planners with an RFP with excellent education sessions that provide good take away value."
Kathy Devey, CMP
Director, Conferences and Sponsorships
International Foodservice Distributors Association
Falls Church, Va.
"Destination Showcase has always proven to be an beneficial show with many qualified planners from all markets. It is a show not to be missed."
Jennifer Ritter
Director of Sales
Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association
"Destinations Showcase Washington was phenomenal! It consisted of valuable educational sessions, great keynote session and a wonderful opportunity to meet with destinations for future business."
Jackie Kelly
Manager, Convention and Meeting Services
Association of Old Crows
Alexandria, Va.
For more information, please download an exhibit space application or contact:
Frank Paige
Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales
P: 702.493.7550
F: 202.296.7889
fpaige@destinationmarketing.org
