Southwest Virginia, A perfect fit for puzzled planners
Planning a meeting requires the perfect combination of an alluring climate, diverse destination appeal, and sufficient meeting space in an affordable facility that is easily accessible. Southwest Virginia combines all of these pieces of a meeting planner's puzzle, and more, into a destination that creates unforgettably unique conferences.
The smiling faces and beautiful places of Southwest Virginia have been pleasing meeting planners and meeting participants for years. The state has long been famous for its Southern charm and opportunities for relaxation. Today's meeting planners are finding that Southwest Virginia is successfully blending that hospitality the South is so famous for with meeting facilities and technology associated with large cities.
Southwest Virginia's cities have meeting sites marked by quality, affordability and many amenities in a relaxed atmosphere, not to mention the weather, where summer comes early and stays late -- providing a beautiful setting for outstanding golf, tennis and other outdoor adventure activities.
With bright, balmy weather and boundaries that include sweeping mountain vistas, Southwest Virginia quickly wins the hearts and imaginations of meeting planners. When planning your next event, come to a place where your needs are not simply met, they are anticipated … come to Southwest Virginia. We have all of the pieces you are looking for - diversity, service, amenities, and so much more. Let us show you how Southwest Virginia is the perfect fit for you meeting.
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Solicitation of Proposals
We will make your meeting specifications available to the areas of your choice in Southwest Virginia. Information requested may include accommodations, off-site facilities, and touring options. Proposals may include specifics on available dates, rates, green fees, etc. We will help ensure that you receive your proposals before your decision deadline.
Area Referrals
We will be glad to refer your request for specific information to a particular area or all areas of Southwest Virginia. With this information, you will be able to easily select a site or plan your event. We will also provide you with the appropriate contacts at each of the convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) in Southwest Virginia.
Familiarization Tours
You provide round-trip airfare or transportation, and we will be glad to take care of everything else. You will discover the variety of meeting facilities and options available to you in the state of Smiling Faces and Beautiful Places. From the scenic foothills of our mountains through the historic streets of our cities and towns, not to mention our championship golf courses ... there is something for every person in every group in Southwest Virginia.
Brochures
We can provide you with a variety of publications to assist with destination selection, as well as materials to spark your meeting participants interest and assist them with on-site touring decisions.
Calendar of Events
We can provide you with an events calendar to help you in planning your meeting -- either to include a special event on your agenda or to avoid a possible conflict of dates.
Color Slides
We will provide you with a set of slides with narration to help you make presentations promoting your event in Southwest Virginia. Slides may also be used for publishing marketing materials.
Videos
Our Southwest Virginia trade video provides you, the meeting planner, with information on planning your next meeting to our area. It is an excellent first step to become acquainted with this unique place we call Southwest Virginia. If you are unable to make a personal site visit, it is the next best way to experience our 'southern hospitality' and see what a diverse area we truly are.