Chris Cannon posted on January 31, 2012 12:28
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
GRCVB Contact:
Chris Cannon, director of communications
706.295.5576
chris@romegeorgia.org
SportsEvents Contact:
Liz Roberts, marketing coordinator
251.968.5300
lroberts@coveypubs.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Greater Rome CVB honored with sports award
GULF SHORES, Ala. — The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) have been named to SportsEvents' coveted list of "Reader's Choice Awards" which recognizes outstanding destinations and venues for excelling in hosting sporting events. The GRCVB was also honored with this award in 2011.
A special feature highlighting the destinations as well as event organizers recognized for their efforts was included in the January 2012 issue of SportsEvents.
SportsEvent is an industry publication to help planners of amateur sporting events and competitions be more effective, informed and successful with their events.
“These award winners have proven they are willing to go above and beyond the normal service levels expected by providing both the physical attributes and commitment to hospitality and service that today’s discriminating sports event planners demand. It is an honor to announce their selection by sports event planners as some of the best in the United States,” said Kristen McIntosh, SportsEvents editor.
Rome and the GRCVB were acknowledged for excellence within the destinations and venues category. Sports event planners nominated their favorite destinations and venues for hosting sports events.
The destinations and marketing organizations that represent the recognized destinations have proven they are willing to go above and beyond the normal service levels expected by providing both the physical attributes and commitment to hospitality and service that today’s discriminating sports event planners demand.
"This award speaks for our entire community and their dedication for giving Rome and Floyd County a reputation of exceptional Southern hospitality and helping hands," said Ann Hortman, GRCVB sports marketing and event coordinator.
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The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is the official destination and sports marketing organization of Rome and Floyd County, Georgia. The GRCVB’s mission is to strengthen the economic fabric of the community through tourism development by attracting leisure travelers, conventions, meetings, sports and events.