MACVB Statement - 10/10/2022
The Missouri Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (MACVB) supports, promotes, and develops sustainable economic growth of vacation and meeting/convention travel on behalf of its member bureaus and their respective communities. Our organization and our individual CVB members value diversity, equity, personal & human rights, and inclusion for all visitors in Missouri - including business, convention, and leisure travelers.
Throughout our nation’s and our state’s history, there have been political, social, economic, and other issues that have impacted business, convention, and personal travel destinations. MACVB understands and respects that these issues may be deeply personal to our members and their communities. MACVB and our members are open and welcoming to all. We find this respect and openness to be critically important to our mission of supporting and developing economic growth for the state of Missouri - and as we enhance the professionalism, effectiveness, and image of its members and the industry they represent.
OUR MISSION
The Missouri Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus supports, promotes, and develops sustainable economic growth of vacation and meeting/convention travel on behalf of its member bureaus and their respective communities.
MACVB enhances the professionalism, effectiveness, and image of its members and the industry they represent.
WHO WE ARE
Recognized as the influential trade association - MACVB is the leader of a proactive and professional group of destination marketing and management organizations.
The Missouri Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus was established in 1992 to develop cooperative marketing, promotion and educational programs among convention and visitor bureaus throughout the state and to provide resources and a support network for its members.
MACVB fosters industry cooperation; and advocates tourism, economic development, and marketing.
As an instrumental tourism authority in Missouri, MACVB serves in an advisory capacity on travel issues to governmental and industry related entities. MACVB is highly effective in the provision of member-acclaimed programs centered on education and training, government/community relations, partnership marketing and research.
WHAT WE DO
MACVB strives to enhance the awareness and influence of the convention and visitor industry through the efforts of convention and visitor bureaus, as a viable economic generator for Missouri .
Foster Industry Cooperation by connecting associations around the state to create trusted and strong partnerships to all of our members
Advocate for Tourism through a collective voice of all Missouri CVBs - empowering destinations on issues big and small
Influence Government on issues impacting Convention & Visitor Bureaus, and their Industry
Create Networking Opportunities for Members Across the State
Host Annual Meetings to provide education & to discuss current issues and trends
Annual meetings have been held since 1993 with education being the focal point. The meetings also allow a forum for members to discuss current issues and trends. Relationships are built creating cooperation across the state and members are able to pool their resources to hire professional speakers and provide helpful programs for employees. In addition, many of the founding members are still involved in MACVB creating a strong foundation for the organization.