Because Music City attracts more than 10 million visitors annually that spend over $3 billion each year. This makes Nashville a better place for all of us and we want you to be a part of our growth. Choose from four benefit-packed membership levels, and you'll get great tools for marketing your business. Complete your application today and we can build a better Nashville for tomorrow.

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$425

MARKETING

Brochure Racks
Opportunity to display your company brochures in the NCVB Visitor Centers located in the Sommet Center and the NCVB Office Lobby at Fourth Avenue North and Commerce Street.

Publications
Listings in the following NCVB publications where applicable:
•    Vacation Guide: 550,000 printed annually and distributed to visitors/tourists
•    Meeting Planning Guide: 5,000 printed annually and distributed to meeting planners across the country who are either bringing or thinking of bringing their convention/meeting to Nashville.
•    Group Travel Planner: 5,000 printed annually and distributed to group tour operators and travel agents with detailed information on attractions, dining, entertainment, events, lodging, music and more.

Website Listing
You will receive a listing on the NCVB website under the appropriate category (dining, lodging, convention services, etc) in addition to your listing in the member section.

E-Newsletters
Receive multiple monthly e-newsletters keeping you informed on what is happening as it relates to the Nashville Hospitality Community and what the NCVB is doing for you.

Visitor Information Center Forums
You will have the opportunity to present your company to our Visitor Information Center staff through our monthly Marketing Member forums. 

Press Tours
Your company will be included in the tour options for journalists visiting Nashville to research stories and/or articles for major publications.

Visitor Center Discounts
You receive a 15% discount on merchandise at the NCVB Visitor Information Center located at the Sommet Center and NCVB Office Lobby at Fourth Avenue North and Commerce Street.

CONVENTION SERVICES

Convention Services Member Forum
You will have the opportunity to present your company/service to the Convention Services team in an effort to educate the staff on what your company can bring to the conventions and meetings that the NCVB services.

Convention Services Maps
You will be listed where applicable on visitor maps created by our Convention Services team and distributed to conventioneers when they arrive in town. 

Dine-Around Restaurant/Menu Book
You will be included in the Dine-Around Restaurant / Menu Book given to conventioneers and meeting planners.

HOSPITALITY TRAINING

Creating Applause
You and your staff are invited to participate in the training session “Creating Applause,” a customer service-oriented program designed specifically for the hospitality industry.

Nashville Backstage Pass
A training program designed to educate NCVB members on what Music City has to offer in regards to attractions, events, tours, restaurants and nightlife. All attendees that complete the training session will receive a Backstage Pass providing admission to over 40 area attractions. 

All Access
A disability sensitivity training session designed to introduce session participants to the American with Disabilites Act (ADA), disability etiquette communication skills and seizure first aid.

SALES/LEADS

Sales Leads – Hotels
You will receive room night leads based on specific requirements. Room night leads are applicable only to the hotels subject to the Davidson County Hotel/Motel tax.

Tourism Leads
You will have the opportunity to receive Tourism leads and Tourism Service leads based on the clients’ specific requirements.

Sales Member Forums
You will be given the opportunity to present your company to our sales team in an effort to educate your staff so that they can use your company’s services to help sell the client on Nashville. 

EVENTS/NETWORKING

New Member Orientation
Held bi-monthly at the CVB offices, this member event is designed to educate you on what the NCVB does and how you can maximize your membership. Lunch and networking takes place prior to the orientation. 

Sell Nashville
A bi-monthly meeting designed to offer you an opportunity to network over a continental breakfast as well as share news and information on your company to the group. You will have the opportunity to hear from NCVB Executive Staff on industry happenings and how you can benefit and get involved.

Music City AM/PM
Held at various member venues, Music City A.M./P.M. is a unique opportunity for you to network with other members in a relaxed atmosphere where you can share your successes and challenges with each other.

$850

All of the Gold Level benefits, plus:

MARKETING

Leisure Sales Program – Hotel Reservations
Hotels have the opportunity to participate in a room reservation system managed by the NCVB and promoted through all NCVB marketing programs. Leisure visitors make reservations through a professional call center or online through the NCVB website. Member participation is automatic for hotels with room inventory in the Global Distribution System (GDS).

Leisure Sales Program – Tickets and Vacation Packages
Hotels, Attractions and Events have the opportunity to participate in a tickets and vacation package reservation system managed by the NCVB and promoted through all NCVB marketing programs. Leisure visitors purchase pre-formed packages or choose from a variety of hotel and ticket options to customize a package. Member participation is optional.
 
Promotions & Marketing Co-op Opportunities
You will have the opportunity to participate in various promotions or marketing co-ops throughout the year. Promotions are coordinated based on special events and industry happenings geared at increasing visitor attendance. Promotions are advertised through NCVB marketing channels and strategic partner relationships.

Website
In addition to your primary company/service listings, you will receive a live text link that will take visitors directly to your website.

NCVB Media Kits
Your company will be included and listed as an NCVB member in press kits for media packages.

Research
Access to NCVB Hospitality and Tourism related research

HOSPITALITY TRAINING

Creating Applause
Opportunity to host “Creating Applause,” a customer service-oriented training program specifically designed for the hospitality industry at your office/location. 

$1750

All of the Platinum level benefits, plus

MARKETING

Member Marketing Forums
You will have the opportunity to present your company to our Marketing team and participate in a brainstorming session to discuss ways to maximize your membership.

Press Tours
Your company will be included in the tour options for journalists visiting Nashville to research stories and/or articles for major publications. 

Website
In addition to your primary company/service listings and a live text link to your website, you will have the opportunity to include a color logo with your NCVB website listings.
 
Visitor Inquiry List
You will have the opportunity to receive, on a bi-monthly basis, the names and addresses of potential visitors that have made inquiries into Music City. 

CONVENTION SERVICES

12-Month Convention Calendar
You will receive access to the rolling NCVB Convention Calendar which includes the name of the group, arrival and departure dates, number of attendees and headquarter hotel. This 12-month convention calendar allows you to be pro-active and reach out to the meeting planners during their planning stages.

Promotional Trip Marketing Materials
You will have the opportunity to provide Convention Services with brochures/materials to display/giveaway in our convention promotional booth one-year out from the group’s Music City meeting.

EVENTS/NETWORKING

Chairman and President’s Lunch
You will receive an invitation to our exclusive Chairman and President’s lunch, held throughout the year at various member restaurants. This member event is a great opportunity to network with other member executives and hear from the NCVB Chairman and President on the state of the Nashville Hospitality Industry

$5450

All of the Double Platinum level benefits, plus

MARKETING

NCVB Annual Report
You will be recognized as an NCVB Hall of Fame member in the NCVB Annual Report. This report is distributed to members as well as city and state government.  

Email Blast
You will have the opportunity to send one (annual) targeted marketing email to the NCVB local database.

Website Featured Page
You will have the opportunity to have a customized, full page on the NCVB website featuring your company/service.  Promotional links will direct members and visitors to these pages.

Visitor Information Center
You will have the opportunity to use the Visitor Information Center located at the Sommet Center for one company event/reception. Scheduling based on availability.

SALES

NCVB Road Shows
You will have the opportunity to attend annual NCVB Road Shows led by our Sales team. The road shows take place in major cities across the country and are designed to “sell Nashville” to meeting planners. Your participation gives you the opportunity to sell your service as well.

Site Visit/Sales Call Assistance
You will be included in site visit itineraries when applicable for direct access to key meeting planners and decision-makers.  In addition, you are eligible to participate in group sales calls to key organizations such as Experient, ConferenceDirect, HelmsBriscoe and other targeted clients.

CONVENTION CALENDAR

12-Month Convention Calendar
You will receive group website address information in addition to the other items listed in the 12-Month Convention Calendar.

NCVB Promotional Trips
You will have the opportunity to accompany a Convention Services representative in a promotional booth at a convention to help promote your business and Nashville for the next year’s convention coming to Music City.

EVENTS/NETWORKING

NCVB Events
You will receive special VIP invitations/access to NCVB events.

GOVERNMENT/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Music City Inc.
A portion of your Hall of Fame membership investment will be tax deductible and allocated to Music City Inc., the NCVB Foundation.

Board/Committee Opportunities
You will receive consideration for NCVB and Foundation board and committee openings.

Your investment goes directly to marketing Nashville's 2nd largest industry-nationally and internationally-to increase the tax base revenue for public funding such as education and public safety, focusing on economic development, and the workforce of 56,000 hospitality workers within Davidson County.

$1000

Customer service training

Listing on the NCVB website

Newsletters
News from the NCVB President, Harmony

Networking events for Membership with exposure to hospitality industry customers and potential clients

$5000

Corporate discount for Branding amenities

Industry orientation to your key staff

Invitations to Meetings with NCVB President/NCVB Chairman of the Board, focusing on specific industry topics

Link on the NCVB website with your company's logo

Recognition in the year-end annual report

Sponsorship opportunities

$10,000

Access to direct marketing to NCVB members

Advertising discounts, above the current offer

Calendar of events for your company's newsletter

Invitation to the annual Music City Leadership Study Mission, co-sponsored by the NCVB with the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

$15,000

Sponsorship recognition at all local events, and additional sponsorship opportunities
as they become available

$100,000 partnership investment level

Benefits will be based on the partnership investment.
We will be glad to schedule a special meeting with you to discuss unique opportunities.

View and print membership application (pdf).
or
Complete online enrollment.