Every meeting planner knows the difference between having a contact in a destination and having someone who is truly in your corner. When you bring an event to Duluth, the team at Visit Duluth is a match made in meeting heaven.
You know the event. They know Duluth. Put the two together, and suddenly the legwork gets lighter with an area connection you’ll come to know long before your attendees ever lay eyes on Lake Superior.
It All Starts with a Meet-Cute
A phone call or an online request for proposal is all that’s needed to start this relationship. Tell them what you’re looking for, and Visit Duluth will gather customized proposals with venue options and service recommendations your attendees will swoon over.
When you’re ready to see the contenders in person, we’ll share the area perspective you won’t find in a floor plan while we set a date for site inspections. And don’t worry about getting ghosted. We’re already thinking about our second date before you even arrive.
We Know Some People
Audiovisual partner? Transportation? Caterer? An area experience that’ll give your attendees something to talk about on the flight home? This is where having connections comes in real handy.
Visit Duluth has relationships throughout the area hospitality community, so you don’t have to start every search from scratch. Tell us what you need, and we can make introductions to businesses that know Duluth, know events, and know how to help bring your plans to life—no need to swipe right.
What’s more, Visit Duluth’s destination team has the inside track on attendee engagement, welcome information, ideas for exploring the city, and itineraries that will make your guests want to stay a bit before or after your meeting. They’ll even provide promotional imagery and materials to help you get those all-important confirmations.
Things Are Getting Serious
When it’s finally event time, you’re not left wondering who to call when you need answers—the destination team knows what you need. What’s within walking distance of the DECC (sounds like “deck,” and is what Duluthians call the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center)? Which spaces might work best for your particular gathering? How to get around the city? You’ll have the right connections to help you when plans change or questions pop up.
Even better, with no attrition, you can commit now and make changes later without unwanted stress or financial risk, so you can plan bigger with confidence. Sign up for the meeting planner newsletter to stay in the loop on venue developments, industry insights, event inspiration, and more.
