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1/5/2009
Convention and Visitors Bureau Introduces Growing with Groups to Expand Meeting Bookings
The Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, a division of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, has introduced a new incentive program, Growing with Groups, to engage the community in expanding meeting bookings. Locals involved with business and social organizations are encouraged to provide referrals through 2009 that result in groups meeting in Myrtle Beach. "Groups traveling to the Myrtle Beach area represent an estimated 10 percent of our annual visitors,” said Danna Lilly, CMP, CVB director of sales. “The Growing with Groups program is an excellent opportunity to get the local community involved in growing group business.” Here’s how the program works: Step One: Identify and contact the event planner within your organization to express interest. Step Two: Obtain answers from the event planner for general questions on the Growing with Groups form, available at MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com. Step Three: Submit the form to the CVB, and they will pursue your lead. In return, locals whose referrals result in at least 25 hotel rooms booked per night will receive: • A two-night staycation in Myrtle Beach • Breakfast, lunch and dinner gift cards • Entertainment tickets for two In addition, referrals resulting in 150 or more booked rooms per night will receive $100 in Beach Bucks redeemable at select area businesses. For more information, contact Danna Lilly at Danna.Lilly@VisitMyrtleBeach.com or (843) 916-7261.