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Celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day!
Posted by Megan Seeley on 3/21/2023
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On March 30, the industry will come together to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID)—an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, conferences and conventions bring to people, businesses and communities.
Why Meetings Matter?
Adventure Travel Trade Association Elevate at the Fort William Henry
According to USAE News, "in addition to generating business, meetings drive education, knowledge and communal understanding on critical topics, advancing progress in critical areas facing the U.S., the economy and societal wellbeing".
In addition to the above benefits, in-person meetings provide a platform for networking, new business opportunities, workforce engagement, training and professional development.
Economic Impact
A new study by Tourism Economics (a division of Oxford Economics) for the Events Industry Council and Meetings Mean Business shows that bringing people together for meetings is a large contrbutor to the U.S. Economy.
How big of an impact? According the the U.S. Travel Association, In the United States alone in 2016, 1.9 million meetings generated $845 billion in economic impact. More than 251 million people came together to network, do business, and gather for educational purposes.
The Economic and Employment Impact (EEI) is an estimation according to the Destinations International Event Impact Calculator. This includes spending on accommodations, food and beverage, retail, recreation, transportation, and more are factored into this equation.
According the LGRCVB, the EEI for 2022 from group business (including: meetings, conventions, sports events, and other large group gatherings) in Warren County alone estimated $38M.
You can find the EEI of each booking serviced by the LGRCVB by finding the most updated Convention Calendar on meetlakegeorge.com's Partners Page.
WHY MEET IN THE LAKE GEORGE AREA?
Networking Event at the Sagamore Resort
Lake George is the perfect corporate, association, educational meeting spot for several reasons.
Firstly, the natural beauty of the area provides an excellent backdrop for team-building activities and outdoor recreation, making it an ideal place to escape the stress and distractions of the office. The lake itself offers opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, and other water activities, while the surrounding Adirondack Mountains provide a stunning setting for hiking, skiing, and other outdoor adventures.
Secondly, the area offers a wide variety of accommodations, from luxury hotels to mountain retreats, making it easy to find the right type of lodging to suit your group's needs and budget. Many of these accommodations also offer conference facilities and meeting spaces.
Thirdly, Lake George is located within easy driving distance of several major cities in the Northeastern United States, including New York City, Boston, and Montreal, making it a convenient destination for companies with employees or clients located in these areas. The region is also easily accessible by air and train, with several airports and train stations located nearby.
Overall, the combination of natural beauty, diverse accommodations, and convenient location make the Lake George Area an excellent choice for a place to meet.
What Services Can the LGRCVB Bring to your group?
Gala Event at the Inn at Erlowest
Our full-service Convention and Visitors Bureau is ready to help you with all of your event planning needs, from site selection and housing coordination to attendance building and public relations assistance. We also provide complete convention services, including welcome bags, local business referrals, off-site group event options, catering suggestions, sports venue coordination and more. Once you’ve booked your event, you can depend on the personal service and hospitality that keeps groups coming back to our Queen of American Lakes.
Visit our Meet the Team page to find who can help based on what type of gathering you are looking to book!
Below you will find a full list of services offered by the LGRCVB Sales and Service Team:
Pre-Planning Services
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Solicit and present bid proposals from facilities that can accommodate your event
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Arrange site tours and inspections of convention, meeting, and lodging facilities
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Assist with attendance-building marketing efforts
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Provide help with pre-convention publicity
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Secure digital and print forms of welcome from the mayor and/or other officials
Coordination Services
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Supply maps, brochures, and information about the area
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Assist with custom-planned programs for spouses or guests
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Provide information on guided tours and local tourist attractions
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Recommend theme ideas with activities unique to the Lake George Area
Convention Services
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Provide convention registration packets with collateral materials and other goodies
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Provide registration assistance and event hospitality greeters
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Arrange welcome speakers from local government and community leaders
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Provide shopping discount coupons
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Distribute event welcome signage to local businesses
Publicity Services
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Provide local media contacts
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Provide assistance with pre-convention publicity
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Help to arrange press and media coverage of the event
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Share event information on our social media
Attendee Gifts
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Handouts/promotional items
Follow Up
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Post Con
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After Action
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Communications
About the LGRCVB
Monthly LGRCVB Meeting at the Adirondack Winery - Queensbury Facility
The LGRCVB is a division of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB and works as an extension of the Warren County Tourism Department. While the Tourism Department markets the Lake George Area to the leisure consumer tourism market, the mission of the LGRCVB is to bring year-round, weather-proof group business to Warren County in the form of meetings, conventions, reunions, sports events, weddings, and more. Learn more at meetlakegeorge.com. Connect with tthe Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau on Facebook and Instagram.