Marketing Update April 2022

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Second Phase of All Inclusive Boston Launches

The second phase of the City of Boston's All Inclusive Boston campaign launched on April 4, complete with a festive event emceed by NBC10 anchor Glenn Jones at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter in South Boston. Partner agency principals Martha Sheridan, GBCVB CEO & President, Colette Phillips, CEO of Colette Phillips Communications Inc., and Daren Bascome, CEO of Proverb Agency, spoke on the successful collaboration and momentum for the recovery of Boston’s tourism sector. Screenings of the campaign's centerpiece, a video entitled "Boston Accent," were among the evening's highlights. Would you like to participate in the campaign? Check out our All Inclusive Boston Social Media Toolkit to see how you can join us.

Martha Sheridan Named Among the Most Influential Bostonians

In a city as rich in history, innovation, resiliency, and culture as Boston - it truly takes a village of powerful and influential thought leaders to pioneer new models for discourse and success. Here at the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, we are honored to be led by such an individual. Please join us in congratulating Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of the GBCVB, who has been named one of Boston Magazine's "Top 100 Most Influential Bostonians." Read the full article here. This recognition reflects Martha’s reputation in the travel industry at the local, national, and international levels. When she speaks, people listen. She was recently invited to DC for Global Meetings Industry Day and she now co-chairs the Meetings Mean Business Coalition. Her voice is our voice and it resonates far and wide.

GBCVB Open House - The 521 Overlook at Fenway Park Tuesday, May 10th, 4 - 6 pm

Don't miss our upcoming Open House at Fenway's new event venue, The 521 Overlook at Fenway Park, with well-appointed spaces, sweeping views of the ballpark and an outdoor deck space. Come network and celebrate the start of the season! RSVP HERE. We can’t wait to see you! Entrance: 14 Lansdowne Street (across from the House of Blues)

GBCVB April Open House - Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Seaport District - Thank You!

Photos courtesy of David Fox

A big Thank You goes out to the Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Seaport District for hosting our April 6th Open House. It was great to see and chat with everyone while enjoying an amazing array of bites from Gourmet Caterers and listening to tunes from Murray Hill Talent. For more photos of the evening click here.

GBCVB Presents Charitable Donation Checks

Above: Diane DiNunzio, GBCVB VP, Leisure Destination Services & Operations; Franco Capanello, President, Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy; Hilina D. Ajakaiye, GBCVB EVP; Rob Kluin, Director of Marketing & Communications, Plimoth Patuxet Museums; and Kate Davis, newly appointed Executive Director of the GBCVB Foundation and Director of Special Projects

The GBCVB presented March 2022 Dine Out Boston Auction proceeds to Plimoth Patuxet Museums and to the Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy. Dine Out Boston accepts gift certificates from participating restaurants as an opportunity to raise funds for charitable organizations in Boston during the signature foodie event. Dine Out Boston and the Dine Out Boston Auction will return in August 2022!

We Want to Feature You!

Above, clockwise: Outdoor dining at Ned Devine's; Memorial Day Flag Garden on Boston Common; Mother's Day dining; Live music and outdoor festivals

The GBCVB team is working diligently to put together various marketing activations to highlight all the exciting things we have going on in the Boston area this spring!  We are looking to feature member organizations in one of our upcoming blogs, social campaigns or landing pages. See the list of promoted content.

The Accessibility Blueprint

Join the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Slatin Group for four sessions on disability inclusion in the travel and tourism industry. Learn best practices in welcoming disabled visitors and creating social, digital and physical accessibility throughout your venue and across the Greater Boston destination. Join us in person or virtually:

Make the Most of Your Membership! Member Orientation and Onboarding Session - July 28th 9-10am

Are you looking to maximize your GBCVB benefits? Then save the date for Thursday, July 28th, from 9-10am to virtually meet our team and learn how to make the most of your Membership. We’ll also give you an overview of the GBCVB, review the departments we represent, and tell you about our current programs and planned initiatives for 2022. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Kamilla: kdcarmignani@bostonusa.com.    We look forward to having you join us!

Upcoming Meetings & Conferences

The GBCVB is welcoming the following groups to Boston! International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions 2022 - Hynes - April 27-29 American Telemedicine Association Annual Conference and Expo 2022 - BCEC - May 1 - 3 Cambridge Innovation Institute PEGS Summit 2022 - Hynes - May 2 - 5 Cambridge Innovation Institute BIO-IT World Conference & EXPO 2022  - Hynes - May 3 - 5 American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting 2022 - Hynes - May 6 - 10 Veeva Systems Inc. Commercial and Medical Summit 2022 - BCEC - May 7 - 8 Informa Markets Manufacturing LLC BIOMEDevice 2022 - BCEC - May 8 - 9 Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting 2022 - Hynes - May 8 - 11 Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions 2022 - BCEC - May 17 - 19 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting 2022 - Hynes - May 29 - 31 Click here for additional details and updates.

GBCVB Annual Golf Tournament - June 29th

Our Annual Golf Tournament is Wednesday, June 29, at the scenic Pinehills Golf Club! We are thrilled to celebrate the return of this signature event.  This year, our Golf Tournament and its associated programming will embrace the spirit of coming together to help. We cannot wait so please register today!

Roadrunner Venue Showcase - May 18th, 6 - 10pm

Bowery Presents and AEG special event venues invite you to experience Roadrunner, Boston’s newest Special Event Venue. Roadrunner is the largest indoor general admission venue in New England, with a scalable capacity of 3,500. From corporate events to social events, the possibilities are endless in this state-of-the-art venue. Join us on Wednesday, May 18th, and explore the entire venue while enjoying local food, drink, and entertainment. Please register in advance and contact Frances Alicea at falicea@bowerypresents.com for more information. Register to attend.

Experience the All-New Concord Museum - Thursday, May 19, 4:30 - 6:30pm

It's revolutionary! Come experience the all-new Concord Museum for a special members night! Concord is a small town that helped shape a nation. Sixteen newly redesigned and interactive galleries serve as a gateway to this remarkable town. Sponsored by the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, the event features hors d’oeuvres from NOSH by Concord Market and free parking. Register to attend.

A Warm Welcome to Our New Members

Cycleboat Boston offers 90-minute individual tours and group charters around the Boston Inner Harbor. Bring your own beverages and snacks, they provide ice and coolers. Tours Mimosa Morning, Harbor View, Sunset and Harbor Lights Cruises. Three boats with capacities of 16, 24 and 26 passengers. Seven days per week, April 15 through October.

Mount Auburn Cemetery plays a unique, multifaceted role within Greater Boston as a vibrant urban green space, active cemetery, public garden, and historic site. We welcome the public to connect with nature, the stories of those who have come before them, and art.

The Sports Museum at TD Garden is located on Premium Levels 5, 6 and 9 of TD Garden. Here you will see the treasures that we have on display evidencing the rich heritage of Boston sports and the influence of sports on the social history and evolution of Boston.

Wrentham Village Premium Outlets® is New England’s largest outdoor shopping center, featuring over 160 brand names and located 35 miles south of Boston, MA. With savings up to 65% every day, there is truly something for everyone in the family ranging from high-end luxury to family friendly stores.

We want to thank you for your continued support and partnership. Your investment in our organization and industry is so important as we look towards a stronger-than-ever industry recovery. We look forward to working with you to help you maximize your member benefits.

MARCH RENEWALS - THANK YOU!

• 730 Tavern Kitchen & Patio • Abby Park • B&G Oysters • Bacco • • Back Bay Events Center • Bar 'Cino Brookline • • Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront • Beacon Hill Circle Tours • • Boston Marriott Long Wharf • Boston Marriott Newton Hotel • • Broadway in Boston • Cambria Hotel Boston Downtown • • Cambridge Center for Adult Education • CCR Solutions • • Courtyard Boston Downtown/North Station • • Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse Back Bay Boston • • DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown • • Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Boston Cambridge • • Fun Enterprises, Inc. • Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown Center • • Hampton Inn by Hilton Boston / Braintree • • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge • • Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston • Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge • • Hy-Line Cruises • Il Massimo • Kings Dining and Entertainment Seaport • • La Voile • LoLa 42 Boston • meetingsNevent staffing • • Moxy Boston Downtown • Peter O'Malley's Laughter Productions • • Prudential Center • Q Restaurant • Red & Blue International • • Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel • Russell House Tavern • • Ruth's Chris Steak House • Sofia Italian Steakhouse • StevesTravelGuide • • Colonnade Hotel • Elephant Walk South End • • Larz Anderson Auto Museum • Toscano Restaurant • White Elephant •

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