The Alleghenies Council — The AMCVB, along with CVBs from the surrounding six counties, have formed a regional alliance to co-operatively create and market tourism assets. The Council's branding, “The Alleghenies,” focuses on outdoor recreation including on-road and off-road cycling, motorcycling, water Activities, hiking, ATVs and birding. Other programs that AMCVB members can participate in are motor coach tour marketing, cooperative advertising and trade shows. This is a tremendous benefit which markets members on a very large, national scale through extensive print, television and internet advertising.
Multiple Business Discount — For members who are part of two or more businesses in the area and who purchase more than one membership will receive a 25% discount on their membership dues. All membership benefits will apply.
25% Gift Shop Discount —All members and their employees are eligible to receive a 25% discount on non-consignment items sold in the AMCVB Gift Shop, located inside the Blair County Convention Center. Items available include souvenir clothing, pottery, books, videos, postcards, toys, gift baskets and more.
Gift Shop Consignment Items — Many AMCVB members purchase imprinted items to use as give-away’s and for sale in their businesses. These items are of interest to visitors and delegates attending functions at the Convention Center. Members are invited to display these items for sale in the Gift Shop on a consignment basis. This is a great way for members to market themselves, while making additional revenue.
Ticket Sales At The AMCVB Gift Shop —Your business or organization can use the AMCVB’s Gift Shop as a ticket outlet. Simply give us your tickets, event information and a cash bag and we’ll work with your Customers, providing information and ticket services help make your event a success.
Blair County Convention Center Rental Discount — As the operators of the Blair County Convention Center, the AMCVB extends a 10% discount on meeting or exhibit rental space at the Convention Center for AMCVB members. Members’ businesses and organizations can now hold meetings, conventions and trade shows in an ideal setting and experience state of the art amenities and high quality service for less!
Grant Program — The AMCVB Tourism Grant Program was created to enhance the tourism experience, as well as to increase tourism, visitation and overnight stays within Blair County. A portion of the AMCVB’s annual budget is appropriated for the grant program specifically to assist established cultural, historical and recreational assets. To be eligible, members must be a cultural, historical or recreational non-profit 501-(c)(3) located in Blair County. Members interested in applying for a grant can submit an application along with information about the program they would use the grant to fund including a media plan, attendance figures and a complete budget. Applications are available in January and grants are awarded in April of each year.
Networking Opportunities — The AMCVB offers many networking opportunities to our members including the Annual Membership Social/Silent Auction when members are recognized for their support and commitment to The Alleghenies Region and the AMCVB. The silent auction includes items donated by members who, in return, receive great marketing exposure. Other opportunities include the AMCVB signature events, the AMCVB Traveling Information Booths, Trade Shows, Fam Tours & Mystery Tours.
Fam Tours— The AMCVB offers area Familiarization Tours to travel writers and group leaders to get to know our members. We also offer FAM tours for you and your staff to visit area attractions and highlight points of interest along the way. This a great way to train your staff in assisting visitors. Spend a day with AMCVB staff and other members visiting the sites, or call the AMCVB for a copy of the FAM tour and let your staff take it at their own pace.
First Commonwealth Mystery Tours — By being a member of the AMCVB, your business or organization has the opportunity to be highlighted on First Commonwealth Mystery Tours which take place every May, June, July, August and October. Historical background, unique highlights, special offers and what your business or organization has to offer will be included. This means an average of 500 “Mystery Tourers” would be brought to your door over a two day period. The exposure continues due to our multiyear archives of Mystery Tours which are adapted to be timeless as year-round driving tours for individuals and groups. For additional exposure, Presenting Sponsorships are available for $250, which allow members to include brochures and other information in the Mystery Tour Gift Bags and have their logo featured on the front page of the Tour Direction Packets.
Traveling Information Booth — The AMCVB takes our Tourist Information Booths on the road where the AMCVB will set up and staff visitor information booths at special events held by members to help guests learn more about our area. Members are encouraged to volunteer at the booth for additional marketing and public relations exposure.
Trade Shows — The AMCVB promote travel to both leisure, business consumers, convention and meeting planners while attending trade shows. AMCVB members are automatically marketed at these shows through the Allegheny Mountains Visitors Guides and The Alleghenies marketing pieces. Members are encouraged to participate at the shows and share show ideas they attend.
1-800-842-5866 — For members who don’t have their own 800 number, the AMCVB encourages you to use ours when filling out listing information. The AMCVB can answer questions about your business, give more information and send out your brochures. Please provide us with information on where you list the number and the information you want us to share.
