A brief introduction to the Greater Phoenix CVB

THE GREATER PHOENIX CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Year Established: 1967 as a private, non-profit corporation.

Number of Employees: Approx. 54 full-time & 70 part-time

Address: Arizona Center - 400 East Van Buren Street, Suite 600 Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone: 602-254-6500

Fax: 602-253-4415

Website: www.visitphoenix.com

Funding:

The Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau (GPCVB) is a private, non-profit organization. The fiscal year (July 01 – June 30) funding consists of approximately 58% from the city of Phoenix, 5% from other public sector funding and 37% from private sector funding through memberships.

GPCVB membership is offered to businesses that may benefit from our services and marketing opportunities. The GPCVB currently has approximately 1,300 memberships from all areas of the hospitality industry and general business community.

Member Benefits:

The Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau is constantly striving to service each and every member in the best way possible. It is our goal to provide benefits that will enhance the business opportunities for member organizations. Some of these benefits include:

- Meeting & Travel Planner Guide for Greater Phoenix
- Official Visitors Guide to Greater Phoenix
- Confidential Convention Calendar

- Leads
- Internet
- Memberandum
- Concierge Centers
- Advertising
- Rack Brochures

Mission Statement:

As a private, non-profit corporation, the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau (GPCVB) is to market the metropolitan Phoenix area as a year-round convention and visitor destination. The GPCVB concentrates its efforts and resources on convention groups and group sales, tourism sales, services and market research, all for the benefits of its members and the metropolitan community.

The GPCVB is committed to education relevant to the hospitality industry and plays a lead role in coordinating various convention and tourism sales activities in Greater Phoenix. We believe our performance and reputation is based upon and enhanced by the efforts of a highly qualified, competent and professional staff.

For official facts and figures about the city of phoenix, check out:

http://phoenix.gov/CITYGOV/stats.html