Decades of Experience Makes All the Difference
When you're planning a meeting or event, you need more than just a destination. You need a partner who truly understands the industry. At GoProvidence (Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau), we've built the kind of deep, institutional knowledge and relationships that can only come from years of dedicated service.
200 Years of Experience
We recently made some quick calculations and discovered that the GoProvidence Sales and Services team has more than 200 years of combined experience. Think about that for a minute. When you work with us, you're tapping into two centuries of problem-solving, relationship-building and event execution expertise. That's knowledge you simply can't learn overnight.
Decades of Proven Success
The Sales and Services team has literally seen it all. From finding a last-minute venue with a WaterFire view to organizing every detail of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championships, we've navigated every challenge the industry can throw at us.
When you plan a meeting in Providence, you're getting a team of professionals who understand that your event's success is our reputation. Don't just take our word for it. A survey of past customers rates our Services team well above average at 9.85 out of 10.
Investing in the Future
Experience isn't just about looking backward, it's also about moving forward. That's why we're committed to workforce development and creating the next generation of event professionals. We're not just preserving institutional knowledge, we're actively cultivating new talent, whether that means offering internships or working with local university students to produce our PVD POV podcast.
Ready to put 200 years of experience to work for you? Contact GoPVD's Sales team today to plan your next meeting in Providence.
Author
Tom Riel
Tom Riel is the Senior Vice President at GoProvidence, where he has been working since 2014. Before that, Tom had a 22-year sales career with Marriott, and he is currently a member of the Destinations International Convention Sales & Services committee. In his free time, Tom loves to cook and can usually be found spending summer weekends on Cape Cod.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GoProvidence?
GoProvidence is the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, the official destination marketing organization for the Providence and Warwick area. It helps meeting planners and visitors plan events and trips.
- How experienced is the GoProvidence Sales and Services team?
The GoProvidence Sales and Services team has more than 200 years of combined experience in meetings and events.
- What kinds of events has GoProvidence helped plan?
GoProvidence has supported events of every size, from finding last-minute venues with WaterFire views to coordinating NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship games in Providence.
- How do past clients rate GoProvidence’s services?
In a survey of past customers, the GoProvidence Services team received an average rating of 9.85 out of 10.
- Does GoProvidence offer internships?
Yes. GoProvidence offers internships and works with local university students to produce its PVD POV podcast.
- How do I plan a meeting in Providence?
Contact the GoProvidence Sales team to get started. They offer free, personalized help with venues, hotels, and planning your meeting in Providence.
