CVB AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS


• We act as your offi cial liaison with IOT and other government organizations.


• We represent partners through our memberships and affi liations with a variety of tourism and trade organizations.


• Staff members actively participate on committees and boards to help support our county’s and partners’ interests.


PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS


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CONTINUED Partner With Us Today!


The DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau is your community’s connection to visitors, business travelers, local residents, and marketing tools to help sustain your business.


It would be impossible for any individual hotel, restaurant, attraction or community to provide on their own the amount of exposure, direct sales, integrated advertising and dynamic promotions we provide with and for our partners.


• You save the time and expense of joining these organizations, while receiving benefi ts from our involvement.


ADDITIONAL BENEFITS


• Complimentary hotel memberships | All hotels in your municipality would qualify for a discounted rate.


• 3-5 complimentary partnerships | For attractions, events or other businesses in your community. Reduced rates for additional businesses to join.


• Public relations support | Press releases, submission of story ideas, and information to the media and the State of Illinois’ PR agency.


• Networking opportunities | Throughout the year with partners and area offi cials.


• Referrals | To leisure travelers, meeting and event planners, local businesses, and via partner-to-partner patronage.


• Monthly e-newsletter | With industry developments, tips on making the most of your municipal partnership, and announcements of CVB and partner activities.


• Distribution | Through established distribution outlets throughout our target region.


• Technical & Grant Writing Assistance | Upon request, assistance in tourism marketing coordination, support and grant writing to help bring group business to your community.


• Discounted Park & Recreation Department Membership | 40% off regular membership.


• Participation in State-Initiated Pilot Projects Research | Exclusively through the CVB for themed getaways, signage, heritage projects, scenic by-ways, etc.


• Advocacy | Representation by the hospitality industry at specifi ed Lobby Days in Springfi eld, and periodic updates on research data, trends and occupancy reports for your budgeting purposes.


• Brand Alignment | Identifi cation with DuPage County’s positioning as an upscale, value-driven alternative to downtown Chicago for business and leisure travelers.


• Credibility | State and regional promotion through DuPage CVB’s status as the only certifi ed bureau charged to represent DuPage County and its 39 communities.


For more information, please contact our Executive Director at 630.575.8070, or email info@discoverdupage.com.


915 Harger Road, Suite 240 | Oak Brook, IL 60523 PHONE 800.232.0502 | 630.575.8070 FAX 630.575.8078 EMAIL info@discoverdupage.com INTERNET/MOBILE WEB www.discoverdupage.com 08/14 500


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