Services of the Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau:
- Recruits and retains larger scale events, tournaments and conferences through negotiation of host fees, rental venues, shuttle services and promotional activities. The CVB is directly involved with over 40 events
- Heavily promotes Gainesville in 12 major print publications, digital and social media campaigns, website and on-site presence at prominent events and public opportunities
- Creates and continues tourism product development projects such as updating and distributing thousands of visitors guides across the state and region, maintaining ExploreGainesville.org, developing digital/print self-guided tours, offering ambassador programs to frontline hospitality workers, creating state/regional trail maps and welcoming visitors with fun promotional items
- Assists with funding capital improvement projects, such as Lake Lanier Olympic Park, so it will sustain large, multi-day events that bring overnight stays and economic impact to Gainesville
Gainesville Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff
Gainesville Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
Glen Kyle
Chairman, NE Georgia History Center Director
Jeff Pruitt
Vice-Chairman, Ramsey Conference Center Director
Jay Singh
Guest Lodge
Robert Caron
Brenau Catering Services
Brad Marsico
Holiday Inn Express
Kate Mattison
Gainesville Parks and Recreation