We intend to be an exceptional partner to you as you plan your perfect event or meeting. Discover Durham offers a variety of complementary services to assist those planning corporate and association meetings and conventions. Browse the services offered below, and email the Discover Durham sales and services team to get started.

Booking Your Event
Discover Durham provides the following services before the location of a convention or meeting has been determined:

Research and Planning Assistance

Evaluating bid materials to assess feasibility of meeting in Durham
Assisting in estimating the economic impact of the event
Checking for availability on specified dates
Checking for conflicts with other planned events
Virtual/hybrid meeting planning assistance

Accepting online requests for proposals

Identifying Accommodations and Facilities
Gathering quotes and availability for meeting facilities
Gathering quotes and availability for accommodations
Scheduling appointments and escorting on-site inspections

Presenting a Competitive Bid

Preparing a comprehensive proposal summarizing pertinent information
Making a formal presentation to decision-makers
Supplying promotional materials, such as mini visitor guides and brochures

Planning Your Event
Once Durham is chosen and meeting facilities are reserved, Discover Durham can provide additional services to make the job easier:

Planning Assistance

Tour coordination assistance
Suggestions for spouse and family activities
Group transportation bids
Planning assistance for off-site receptions, team building and other events
Calendar of local events
Assistance with donating excess food, supplies and flowers to local nonprofits
Searchable convention services directory listing local event vendors

Attendance Promotion

Durham images and graphics for websites or printed materials
Durham promotional videos
Listing on the official Durham Event Calendar

Destination Hospitality

Welcome table set up at event facility and stocked with Durham visitor information
Volunteer assistance from the Durham Wayfinders for info tables, registration and more
Customized welcome banner
Biodegradable Durham welcome bags for registration or visitor materials

Directory of Convention Service
Looking for caterers, transportation, rentals, web design or anything else you need for your event? Head to our convention services page to search for the businesses that offer what you're looking for.

Planner Services