We know that successful meetings require a great deal of planning. We have a staff that is dedicated to making even the smallest detail an important one.

Whether you are planning a convention, conference, tradeshow, off-site business meeting or something in between, the Tri-Cities has what it takes to make your meeting a successful event to remember.

With two public convention centers, and over 3,400 guest rooms to choose from, there is something to fit your group's needs. The Tri-Cities Meeting Planner's Guide has been developed to serve as a planning reference to our community.

Let us save you time and energy by doing the work for you! Simply fill out the requested information on our Request for Proposal page and click on "submit".

With one phone call to us, our team can gather numerous proposals from various hotels and meeting venues.  There is no charge for this service!

Services we provide include:

• Securing hotel and meeting venue pricing.
• Scheduling and accompanying event planners on site tours; making introductions at each location.
• Event planner fly-in program for qualified candidates.
• Guest room referrals and housing services.
• Post event reporting

For more information on meeting planning services, please contact our convention department.

Kim Shugart, Vice President of Operations
Gretchen Strother-Guerrero, Director of Sales
Summers Mohondro, Sales Manager
Alex Hedges, Sales Manager
Cathy Adkisson, Sales Administrative Assistant

The Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau is ready with professional staff trained to assist in planning and administering your convention.

Attendance Promotion
Help increase attendance at your event
Tradeshow booth depicting Tri-Cities attractions
Banner
Brochures
Maps

Informational Literature
Provided for pre-event mailings
Use at on-site registration tables

Publicity
Local media contact list 

Planning
Pre and post event activities and tours
Programs to run concurrent with your event

Planning Assistance
Suggested tours and attractions
VIP functions and venues
Off-site options
Speakers list
Entertainment guide
Caterers list

Promotional Items
Registration bags
Give-away items directory

Community Relations
Contact list for city and other local officials and agencies

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The businesses listed in the Bureau's Business Directory will help make your meeting in the Tri-Cities your most successful ever! Click here for a complete Business Directory.

For more information on convention planning services, please contact:
Allie Moore, Group Housing and Services Coordinator