Atlanta every day is an opening day
Gregory Pierce
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer/CFO
Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau
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ACVB's Web Efforts
"Since ACVB launched our Web initiative in 1995, the program has grown to include nine sites dedicated to niche markets for both leisure and group travel. Today, the majority of travelers now look to the Web for guidance on where to go, how to plan their trip and where to spend their money."
"An estimated 56 percent of visitors to Atlanta.net traveled to Atlanta and spent a collective $1.9 billion during their stay. Since 16 percent of surveyed individuals decided to visit Atlanta after using Atlanta.net , it can be concluded that the Web site generated approximately $300 million of economic impact in 2006."
Gay Travel in Atlanta
"Gay travelers spend about $500 million annually in metro Atlanta. They are attracted to the city because of its diversity, its annual gay pride celebration – one of the largest in the country – and, most importantly, because they are looking for an environment where they are treated like everybody else. "
"Gays are no different from the rest of society when they go on vacation. They want someplace that they don't feel out of place being themselves. They want to enjoy their break somewhere where people are friendly to them and welcome their business. "
Marketing Atlanta as a Meetings Destination"Major trade shows and conventions have changed dramatically. We have to work smarter to book the same business that we used to get because we had the size. Although I must say it helps that we have an excellent product."
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