Ottawa Destination Planner's Guide DPG English 2017 | Page 29

complimentary convention services

Our goal at Ottawa Tourism is to make your time in Ottawa uniquely memorable . We offer a portfolio of services – all free of charge – to assist you with marketing , managing , and staging your event , and to wow your delegates with one-of-a-kind experiences available only in Canada ’ s Capital . We understand that each conference has its own unique set of requirements and we ’ ll work with you to customize your service plan .
our convention services portfolio
• Flash Your Badge Program — Delegates simply show their conference badge for discounts to participating attractions , restaurants , and tours in the Capital Region for them and a guest
• Images & Video — We have a rich collection of photos and videos at your disposal for your pre-conference promotional efforts
• Microsite — We can create an Ottawa destination webpage for your conference website
• Social Media — We can help build social media buzz and engagement for your Ottawa event
• Conference Map — We can create and provide a customized map for your conference
• Discount Booking Codes — We can provide access to discounts with a number of transportation providers
• Off-site Venues — We can connect you with our restaurant , services and attraction members for any special requests
• Welcome Letters — We can provide a welcome letter for your group from the Mayor of Ottawa and / or the President & CEO of Ottawa Tourism
• Visitor Guides & City Maps — We are happy to offer you Visitor Guides and maps to help your delegates explore the city .
Get connected
• Delegate Activities & Companion Programming — Ottawa is one of Canada ’ s most popular visitor destinations , with a wealth of cultural , outdoor , and family-friendly experiences . We can facilitate connections for off-site activities and programming
• Volunteers — If you require additional on-site volunteer staff during your event , we can connect you with the Algonquin College Work Placement Program
Coordinated Bid Preparation — Our web-based Planner RFP Portal enables you to organize your meeting and request and receive proposals from Ottawa Tourism ’ s entire base of industry suppliers . We can also provide direct personal assistance on obtaining proposals from our industry suppliers at any time during your planning process .
• Excess Food Management — We can connect you with a Food Waste Program helping you ensure excess food served at your event does not go to waste
useful resources
• Event Calendar — Stay up to date on what is going on in Ottawa with our calendar of events
• Ottawa Insider — Access dozens of articles about the very best of what Ottawa has to offer
• Online Publications — Download a digital copy of our Visitor Guide or Destination Planner Guide
Contact our Meeting Services Specialist now so that we can help you shine in Ottawa ! Email : conventions @ ottawatourism . ca Twitter : @ MeetInOttawa # MeetInOttawa
* Ottawa Tourism has committed to Honourable Catherine McKenna ’ s , Minister of the Environment and Climate Change , challenge to make Ottawa the greenest capital city . You can contribute to this challenge by taking advantage of our environmentally friendly convention servicing options .
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