Client References

Gold Wing Road Riders Association
"As the Event Manager of the Gold Wing Riders Association (GWRRA), I wanted to write and express our appreciation for the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (GMCVB) valuable services and great staff. We have for many years relied on CVBs to help us find and produce our international convention, Wing Ding. The GMCVB has been one of the best we have worked with.

The Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau has been a major factor in our selection of Madison as our event site. You have consistently helped us prepare, market and promote our event. Your assistance with hotels, housing reservations, entertainment, travel, and many other aspects of producing an international convention like ours has been invaluable . . . I have worked with hundreds of cities and convention & visitors bureaus. I can say, unequivocally, the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau’s helpful and professional service has been a key factor in our decision to return to Madison.”
Edward S. Price, Event Manager

Ecological Society of America
“Throughout the many months between the selection of Madison as our location for the 2001 Annual Meeting and the completion of our meeting, the [GMCVB} and their staff were indispensable, not only in representing their local members as we contracted with hotels, transportation companies, exhibit management firms, child care companies, catering companies and tourist attractions, but also in assisting us in planning and organizing the best possible meeting for our own attendees. Primarily because of the assistance provided to us by the Greater Madison CVB, nearly 72% of our attendees rated Madison as an outstanding place for a meeting. Over the past 25 years, and especially during the last six years, I have worked with a great number of Convention and Visitors Bureaus. The Greater Madison CVB is unquestionably one of the best . . . [with} a fine track record for good customer relations, consistency of service, and authentic pride in their community and their product.”
Ellen R. Cardwell, CFRE, Meetings Coordinator

Drum Corps International
“Madison is a fantastic location for our event and it boasts some of the best fans in the nation. But, other factors must be in place before we select our Championship sites in order to welcome our fans from literally all over the world. One of the key factors for our return to Madison must be attributed to the aggressive sales efforts, professional support, and assistance we receive from the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Drum Corps International stages the world championships and other major events in several cities throughout the United States. Often, I have used the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau as an example of the type of relationship and effort I expect when dealing with other cities . . . [W]e could not fathom operating a successful [event] without a local service agency like the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau working efficiently and effectively on our behalf.”
Daniel E. Acheson, Executive Director, CEO

Ironman North America
“[GMCVB] staff went above and beyond to highlight the benefits Madison has to offer our event and our company. It was that effort and professionalism that stood Madison apart from the other cities that bid for the event. For that we thank you . . . I look forward to working with [GMCVB] staff well into the future.”
Graham Fraser, President

Park Bank
“What a great representation of Madison [GMCVB staff] provided! . . . I am proud to have a great organization like the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau available in order to help us with our events.”
Paul A. Hoffman, Senior Vice President

DCI in Madison Committee (Drum Corps International)
“I can’t tell you how much easier it makes my job, knowing that I am backed up with such thorough and enthusiastic support from the CVB. Believe me, EVERY other city where DCI has ever been staged pales dramatically in comparison.”
Steve Vickers, Chairman

Midwest Travel Writers Association
“Your city and surrounding area made a great impression on us. But these wonderful destinations weren’t the only impression left on us. The efforts and enthusiasm of everyone in your office really set Madison apart from the others.”
Beverly Hurley, Convention Manager