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WINNIPEG 2016-2017 | YOUR WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY 17 what's new [ ] Tourism Winnipeg provides free services and support to help association executives and meeting planners bring their meeting or convention to Winnipeg. Our dedicated team will: Provide bid assistance Prepare a 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. Assist with planning and 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. 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 things to see and do, and develop customized itineraries and companion programs highlighting Winnipeg's attractions and events. Provide meeting and convention incentive information Find out how you can qualify for Winnipeg's meeting and convention incentive program for financial assistance for major national and international conventions. Sharon works with meeting and convention planners to determine their servicing requirements and other support needed to help promote their conference in Winnipeg. Sharon Kubrakovich Client Services Manager 204.954.1989 sharon@tourismwinnipeg.com ENTICE YOUR DELEGATES AND BOOST ATTENDANCE WITH TOURISM WINNIPEG'S EXPERTISE Tourism Winnipeg has the expertise and resources to help inspire your delegates to view Winnipeg as a "must-see" city to visit. Our attendance building program is designed to entice and increase attendance by providing: › Brochures and marketing materials showcasing Winnipeg as an outstanding destination for your meeting or convention delegates › Presentations and images that can be used to promote your conference in Winnipeg at the prior year's conference › Videos, e-newsletters and links to tourismwinnipeg.com for your website › Recommendations for companion programs, tours, dining and everything that is important in a host city for your delegates Start building attendance for Winnipeg by contacting: Build Hype the Winnipeg Skyline: Dan Harper Get our team working for you Grace Hicks Business Development Manager, Meetings & Conventions, Association and Corporate Market 204.954.1981 grace@tourismwinnipeg.com Dan Waters Business Development Manager, Meetings & Conventions, Unions, Federations, etc. 204.954.1990 dan@tourismwinnipeg.com