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10 TOURISM WINNIPEG SERVICES Sustainability When you add polar bears, eco-tours, bird banding and world-class museums to your business meeting, it's going to be a hit. Here in Winnipeg, we're all about sustainable travel—particularly when it comes to hosting huge events. Given our central location near the middle of the continent, you are also looking at short flight times, lessening your carbon footprint. We have many attractions that focus on sustainability while also offering so much fun! Plus, our state-of-the- art RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg ensures all your on-site needs are ecologically sound. Provide bid assistance Prepare customized bid presentation showcasing Winnipeg's meeting and convention facilities, saving you time and effort. Host a visit Coordinate personalized site inspections and tours of meeting and convention facilities. Offer marketing/promotion services Provide collateral for your conference delegates, as well as high- resolution photos, videos and customized PowerPoint templates to promote Winnipeg. Prepare sample itineraries Provide recommendations for things to see and do and develop customized itineraries and companion programs highlighting Winnipeg's attractions and events. Assist with planning & accommodations Check hotel and venue availability and distribute your meeting specifications to suppliers in Winnipeg. Liaise with suppliers and services Connect you with Winnipeg's meeting and convention suppliers, planners and destination management companies to ensure your event is a success. Provide meeting & convention incentive information Find out how you may qualify for Winnipeg's meeting and convention incentive program for financial assistance towards major national and international conventions. Legacy impact Legacy planning should be near the top of your meeting or convention agenda. Here in Winnipeg, we have numerous stakeholders who want your events to succeed, much like they want their communities to thrive. These stakeholders know the importance of events and how they can reverberate long after everyone has returned to their respective homes. We want to know more about you and what your organization is aspiring to achieve. That way, we can help create the ideal environment for your event while perhaps finding a suitable charity to work with. We'd also love to connect you with local organizations that go beyond financial support. Get us working for you Visit Meeting Services to learn how to get our Client Services team working for you Tourism Winnipeg provides free services and support to help association executives and meeting planners bring their meeting or convention to Winnipeg. Here's just a snapshot of what we'll do for you: Kristhine Guerrero Mike Peters William Au