Where To Plan My Next Event?

Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVB’s) are great sources of information for what the state has to offer. Here is what some of the local CVB’s are saying about their great states.
Arizona
Lake Havasu: a ‘fun’ reputation, affordable, accessible to Phoenix
Scottsdale: Events at every budget
Tucson: Exceptional air service allows for easy access

California
Bakersfield: Western mecca for Country Western Music and 4 professional minor league sports
Fresno: Recreational activities abound, located 45 min from entrance to Yosemite National Park and Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
Los Angeles: Second safest city in the US, venues that can accommodate up to 80,000 people, great public transportation system
Sacramento: Clean, safe, beautiful and walkable
San Francisco: Unique and quirky atmosphere
San Jose: 10th largest city in US, next to coast and large downtown entertainment area
Sonoma: Coastline, redwoods, rivers, and wine
Stockton: Centrally located and affordable

Colorado
Denver: newly expanded convention center and new hotels
Colorado Springs: 300 days of sunshine a year, perfect year-round destination

Idaho
Boise: Large, vibrant and economical city

Nevada
Elko: scenic byways, state-of-the-art conference center, great hospitality

Oregon
Portland: excellent public transportation, incredible food, wine and beer, nature next door

Utah
Davis: affordable location close to Salt Lake City Airport, conference center in hospitality zone
Park City: 35 minutes to Salt Lake City Airport, 100 flights with arrival before noon

Don’t forget to check out Bravoevent.com for event planning tips.

Source: Smart Meetings, Aug. 2008

~ by Bravo! Publications on August 1, 2008.