BACVA…Leading economically driven strategies for destination
development and marketing.
Mission:
The Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association (BACVA), a
membership-based organization, is the official destination development
and marketing leader for Greater Baltimore, responsible for generating
incremental economic benefits to the community through the attraction
of convention and leisure visits.
BACVA Works for You!
Convention Sales
Markets the Baltimore region as a meeting and convention destination
via direct sales, tradeshow participation, print advertising, direct
mail, familiarization tours and other promotional programs; serves
as a primary liaison between the city, the Baltimore Convention
Center, BACVA members and Baltimore's local hospitality community.
Convention Services
The Convention Services division assists groups once they have confirmed
Baltimore as their meeting site, provides support and resources
to the meeting planner and generates business for BACVA members
by providing service leads. The housing department coordinates attendee
reservation services for groups with 900+ rooms peak night and provides
a convenient, one-stop shopping resource for meeting planners and
delegates reserving rooms.
Tourism
Markets to individual leisure travelers via print, radio and television
advertising; also markets Baltimore to group tour operators and
international leisure travelers; develops campaigns and initiatives
to increase the number of visitors to Baltimore and encourage longer
stays and greater visitor spending.
Communications
Generates positive national and international media coverage for
Baltimore and our members; works within the Baltimore region to
generate positive local media coverage of tourism and the huge economic
impact the industry has on the region's economy.
Visitor Services
Promotes BACVA members to visitors, conventioneers and local residents
through the services of our Call Center, Visitor Center, Baltimore
Convention Center Information Kiosks and volunteer programs; visitor
inquiries are responded to by maintaining a toll-free Baltimore
information line and fulfillment center; trained travel counselors
provide valuable information on Baltimore's history, arts and culture,
attractions, restaurants, hotels, current events and other services
provided by BACVA members.
Membership
Serves as a liaison to more than 750 BACVA members and ensures members'
needs and interests are being met; provides education programs to
help members strategically and effectively market their businesses,
coordinates and executes fulfillment of BACVA membership benefits.
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