Services of the CVB

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