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At the Greater Portland Convention & Visitors Bureau, your
meeting or event is of utmost importance to us and, together
with our partners in the hospitality industry, we’ll work to make
it one of the most pleasurable you’ll ever hold.
Gather in Maine.
Our goal is to provide you with the assistance you need to
make your meeting in Maine well attended, successful and
enjoyable. And our services are complimentary for planners;
check out how we can help!
AT THE PRE-BOOKING STAGE
• Letters of Invitation
• Overnight Accommodations & Function Space Availability
• Bid Proposals & Assistance with Presentations
• Site Inspections & Area Tours
• Logistical Assistance
(such as obtaining city or state permits)
• Publicity/Promotional Materials
AT THE POST-BOOKING STAGE
• Referrals to Convention Service Vendors
• Itinerary & Program Ideas
• Destination/Attendance Building Brochures
• Delegate Gift Ideas
• Visitor Guides and Maps for Attendees
Whatever your preference or budget, we can help you find
the perfect facility in which to hold your meeting, convention,
or event. Choose from sophisticated urban settings, elegant
coastal resorts, rustic lakeside cabins, and charming bed and
breakfasts. The listings and ads, which begin on page 34,
highlight the amenities of our accommodations and function
facilities. Our convention sales and service staff can provide
more information to help you choose an event location.
Small or large, your group will enjoy traditional
New England hospitality, with extraordinary attention
to your meeting’s details.
FREE SERVICES .
SMALL TOWN TAKEOVER
Looking for a convention center in
New England? While you won’t
find one in Portland, Maine, do
talk to our staff and learn how we
accommodate groups of more than
500 by utilizing our Cross Insurance
Arena and larger conference hotels,
all within walking distance of each
other, in the beautiful arts district.
Portland’s compact downtown and
closely interwoven neighborhoods
ensure you are always near the
action or your next meeting. Groups
have the convenience of large,
flexible space with in many
distinctive offsite venue options to
get your attendees out exploring
the city and experiencing all that is
unique to Southern Maine. Be a big
fish in a small pond by bringing your
convention to Portland!
Small town, large hospitality.
SEEING IS BELIEVING
Interested in joining us on a
Familiarization Tour? Check out
plan-your-event/fam-tours to see
the upcoming opportunities. We’d
love to show you around!
Photo on right: courtesy Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Not only did your
assistance cut my
work load in half,
but each of your
recommendations
was a tremendous
hit with our members
and guests—I couldn’t
have asked for a
better experience!.”
— Morgan Milner,
Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial
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