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CONVENTIONS.  If you are planning to bring your next meeting/convention to Hattiesburg, “Congratulations on a job well done!” That’s what you are certain to hear when your delegates convene in the hub of South Mississippi. We understand meetings and conventions and we know meeting planners expect a variety of great options. Great options are what make our destination so successful! You might convene at Mississippi’s premier convention center or spice up an afternoon with a tour of the MS Armed Forces Museum or rest your head in a comfortable and affordable hotel suite. But what we are sure will help to maximize your planning success is the variety of professional and complimentary services offered by the CVB. Let Hattie roll out the red carpet for you!
 

HATTIE’S RED CARPET SERVICES:

  • Housing Bids
  • Housing Bureau
  • FAM tours
  • Site inspections
  • Welcome letters
  • Welcome bags
  • Brochures & maps
  • Name badges
  • Personal greeters
  • Itinerary planning
  • Step-on guides
  • Trolley service
  • Attendance building
  • Publicity
  • Customized services

 

 

 Event Planning Timeline:
 

24 months
Form planning committee Develop budget
Compile attendee mailing list Choose a destination location Select event date

18 months
Contact destination CVB
Bid hotel rooms & meeting space
Conduct site inspections Select host hotel & meeting facility
Develop logistics plan

16 months
Send announcement mailer Select & book service suppliers
Sign supplier contracts

12 months
Mail registration packet Post info on Web site(s) Meet w/CVB about free services
Pay deposits

6 months
Confirm w/all service suppliers
Select menu
Meet w/meeting facility staff

4 months
Meet w/host hotel staff
Make payment arrangements

1 month
Finalize last minute details.