Meetings Mean Business

Are convention centers worth it? The answer is a resounding YES. ? Meetings and events don’t just happen inside convention centers—they ripple through entire communities. Hotels, restaurants and retail thrive when conventions come to town, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs and driving billions in spending that power local economies. More via Skift: bit.ly/3Z5ZLrU

Transforming into a beacon of blue light tonight to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day in partnership with the U.S. Travel Association and New York City Tourism + Conventions ? As a proud destination for New York City visitors, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is lighting up to recognize the importance of meetings, conventions, and exhibitions in championing in-person connections and bringing travelers to our vibrant city. #GMID2024

Today we celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day — a day to showcase why #MeetingsMatter to communities, businesses & economies across the country. The best communication doesn’t happen through a screen — it happens when you meet face-to-face. Meetings, conventions, and sporting events helped play a vital role for Baton Rouge in 2023 and has helped us accomplish: ?? 242 Meetings, Conventions, & Sporting Events Held ?? $46.2 Million in Estimated Economic Impact for Meetings, Conventions, & Sporting Events ??183,943 Event Attendees ?? 103,676 Room Nights Booked #GMID2024 #ExploreBatonRouge #MeetingsMeanBusiness

Happy Global Meetings Industry Day from all of us at MGM Resorts International! Today celebrates the importance and value of face-to-face meetings, why they are essential to organizations and the positive impact events have on the communities they are held in and the economy. #meetingsmatter #gmid2024 #mgmresorts #youhavetobehere #thisiswhatIgettodo

In celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day, we partnered with Nassau County Animal Services and three local partners for a “Pawsitive Impact Unleashed” celebration! ?? ?? ?? Meetings, sales and marketing colleagues were treated to ice cream and greeted by dogs up for adoption. The effort showcased how meeting planners can collaborate with local non-profits to add a fun CSR component to their meeting or event on Amelia Island. Even better, three lucky pups found their fur-ever homes! U.S. Travel Association Omni Amelia Island Resort The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island #GMID2024 #MeetingsMatter

? Today, we’re celebrating?U.S. Travel Association's?Global Meetings Industry Day!????There's power in convening. Meetings provide undeniable value to people, businesses and communities.?#MeetingsMatter — and they are the gold standard for fostering deeper connections, sparking creativity & driving innovation. Meetings & events played a vital role in Salt Lake’s economy in 2023:? ???$350,387,982 total direct spending by meetings delegates & attendees. In addition to the significant direct economic benefits, meetings enhance the fabric of our community.?When the Association of University Programs in Health Administration recently met in Salt Lake, their 350 attendees collectively donated $25,000 to a non-profit called South Valley Services. Those funds were then used to provide free services for women and children escaping from sexual abuse or domestic violence with emergency shelter, counseling, support services, and housing solutions. #GMID2024

Today, on Global Meetings Industry Day, we celebrate how much meetings matter in Greater Palm Springs.?Hear more about why meetings matter directly from our valued clients and partners! #GMID2024 #MeetingsMatter #GlobalMeetingsIndustryDay U.S. Travel Association

#MeetingsMatter #GMID2024 ? Today, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is proud to join our colleagues across the country in celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID). One of the largest “unseen” drivers of our local economy, professional meetings and conventions represent one of the region’s biggest contributors to employment, local business sales, and tax revenues that provide essential services to all Angelenos. ? Put simply, Meetings Mean Business. In our City of Angels, these events generate a remarkable $24 billion in local business sales annually with a workforce and supply chain that reaches into every LA neighborhood, including hundreds of small and diverse-owned businesses who depend on these events for their livelihoods. ? From the family-owned catering company in Leimert Park to the florist in Boyle Heights, event planner in Westlake, countless Downtown restaurants, and so much more, hundreds of thousands of Angelenos across the region work in careers that directly support professional meetings. ? Professional meetings and events not only build strong relationships and drive local economies, but they also provide significant benefits to our communities. By partnering with planners to incorporate meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives into their event agendas, we can collectively have a lasting, positive impact on communities across the country. ? As the world’s entertainment capital, Los Angeles is always “red carpet ready,” allowing event planners to become producers and bring their creative vision to life. Los Angeles Tourism is proud to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day and the positive impacts that professional meetings and events bring to every LA region, neighborhood, and household. ? Thank you to our incredible Sales & Services team, LA Tourism’s Members, partners at the City of Los Angeles Tourism Department, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), our amazing Customer Advisory Board, and – above all – our valued partners, planners, and group customers who trust us to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences that are uniquely LA! For more information about hosting your next event in Los Angeles, visit https://lnkd.in/gnARNASy. ? https://lnkd.in/g6_26uN7

CONGRATULATIONS to our Grand Prize winner, Timena Sarratt, who shared a unique and inspiring story in “The Meeting that Meant Everything" contest.? Her most memorable meeting occurred during a staff retreat, where Timena and her colleagues had so much fun together that they lost track of time. Now, they seek to implement opportunities for unique bonding experiences, just like this, into their work to bring everyone closer together. Your story is a true testament to why #MeetingsMatter. We are so grateful for her and for everyone who entered, and hope everyone is celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day! #HiltonGMIDContest #GMID2024 #CherokeeFirstSteps

The Miami Beach Convention Center is embracing Global Meetings Industry Day! ?? Today, we shine a spotlight on the significance of in-person gatherings for fostering connections and driving growth. Let's unite to amplify the importance of face-to-face interactions in shaping our collective future. ???? #GMID2024 #MeetingsMatter #MBCC Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association The Greater Miami LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) Miami Beach Convention Center Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce City of Miami Beach Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority Oak View Group Sodexo Live! Everlast Productions Smart City Networks 1ST CLASS PARKING