Free Virginia Meeting Planners’ Directory for 2006-07 Now Available

Now meeting planners’ can narrow their search for the ideal meeting site in Virginia with the newly-published 2006-2007 Virginia Meeting Planners’ Directory. Produced by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the 170-page publication presents in glossy color a user-friendly guide to planning and experiencing meetings and conventions in the Commonwealth.

RICHMOND, VA. – January 11, 2006- Meeting planners’ can now narrow their search for the ideal meeting site in Virginia with the newly-published 2006-2007 Virginia Meeting Planners’ Directory. Produced by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the 170-page publication presents in glossy color a free, user-friendly guide to planning and experiencing meetings and conventions in the Commonwealth.

The planner divides Virginia into eight regions – Hampton Roads, Chesapeake Bay, Eastern Shore, Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Highlands, and Heart of Appalachia. Dedicated sections on each region offer detailed information on meeting venues, regional overviews and illustrated listings of accommodations, attractions and DMO’s.

According to Lynn Bostain, Meetings Manager for Virginia Tourism Corporation, “The 2006-2007 Virginia Meeting Planners’ guide will be an indispensable resource for anyone planning a meeting or convention in Virginia. This year Virginia offers planners more choices than ever before thanks to a host of exciting new additions to the dynamic meetings landscape,” Bostain added.

When it comes to the meetings experience, Virginia offers a remarkable diversity of experiences and attractions to go along with its nearly unparalleled historical heritage. Combined with its natural beauty and stellar track record of meetings success…Virginia is a meeting planner’s dream come true.

The Virginia Meeting Planners' Directory is free and can be ordered by calling 1-800-811-4296 or by visiting http://www.Virginia.org/meetings.
               

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