METROWEST BOSTON VISITORS BUREAU ANNOUNCES
ANNUAL TOURISM SUMMIT ON FEBRUARY 26
Framingham, MA (January 16): The MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau (MBVB) will be holding their Annual Tourism Summit and Legislative Breakfast, entitled “The World Is Coming: Preparing for Visitors, Impact & Opportunity”, on February 26 from 8:00am – 12:00pm at the newly renovated and rebranded Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center. The event is open to everyone, and will include a travel and hospitality industry update, both at the regional level delivered by MBVB Executive Director Stacey David, as well as at the state level, given by Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Executive Director Kate Fox. Additional speakers include Kerrie Tripp from Discover New England, who will update on the expectations for international travelers for World Cup, and Senator Becca Rausch, who will speak about the power of arts, culture, and the creative economy to drive tourism and uplift our communities. The second half of the program will include an update on World Cup expectations for the area, including plans for a MetroWest Regional Fan Zone in multiple communities, as well as a panel discussion on creating pop-up businesses in your town for economic development, both to capitalize on World Cup travelers and year-round. The event will end with optional tours of the newly renovated and rebranded Renaissance hotel (formerly the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center). All businesses in MetroWest and the surrounding communities are invited to attend, including hotels, restaurants, attractions, non-profit arts & culture organizations, retailers, town administrators, and more. Registration is required. To view the full agenda and register, please visit www.metrowestvisitors.org/annual_meeting.
