Event Services
Discover Durham offers a wide range of services, most complimentary, to save you time and help make your reunion a success.
To request services, call 800-446-8604 or email Discover Durham. To see a searchable list of services offered by other Durham businesses, visit the services directory page.
The following is a list of services that Discover Durham provides before the location of a reunion has been determined.
Research and Planning Assistance
- Evaluating bid materials to assess feasibility of meeting in Durham
- Checking for availability on specified dates
- Checking for conflicts with other planned events
- Accepting requests for proposals online at www.discoverdurham.com
Identifying Accommodations and Facilities
- Gathering quotes and availability for meeting facilities
- Gathering quotes and availability for accommodations
- Offering transportation and shuttle suggestions
- Scheduling appointments and providing escort for 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 maps, visitor guides and videos
Special Services
- Official welcome letters
- Transportation and shuttle recommendations
- Americans with Disabilities Act information and info for other special needs or populations
- Assistance with donating excess convention or meeting food to the community kitchen
Attendance Promotion/Publicity & Printed Materials
- Maps and promotional materials (see Destination Information)
Programs & Materials
- Fact checking and research available for programs & materials.
Convention Services Directory
- List of service vendors from caterers to florists to equipment
Meeting Facilities Guide
- Complete guide to meeting and convention facilities in Durham
Guest Event Planning Ideas
- Suggestions for family activities
- Ideas for family gatherings, such as banquets, fashion shows and talent shows
Destination Information
- Official Durham Visitor & Relocation Guide
- Discover Durham Visitor Guide
- Official Visitor Map
- Downtown Durham Map & Guide
- Downtown Durham Self-Guided Walking Tour (PDF)
- Self-Driving tour of Research Triangle Park in Southeastern Durham (PDF)
- African-American Heritage Guide
- Promotional video
- Durham's comprehensive website, www.discoverdurham.com