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We are a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) charged with marketing the Yakima Valley for conventions, groups and leisure travel. Dues give businesses marketing and promotion for 12 months from the date of signing up.
Membership FormIncludes up to 200 words of text, 4 photos, contact information, website and relevant social media links.
Includes up to 200 words of text, 4 photos, contact information, website and relevant social media links.
Menus from our dining members are also inserted into three restaurant books giving the traveler inspiration about dining options.
A members' only tool compiled monthly and emailed to members to help you know what conventions and sporting events are coming to town. It's also a tool for you to market your business to the incoming conferences and events.
Our Convention & Group Sales Department distributes convention and group sales leads that generate measurable overnight bookings and identify and pursue conventions that meet sales solicitation criteria. We're often asked to gather member information and/or put together outside activities for their attendees. There?s an information kiosk in the Convention Center where member information is displayed, such as rack cards and calendars. This is helpful to those at registration when asked about what to do in the Yakima Valley.
The Yakima Valley Sport Commission works to develop the Yakima Valley as a leading sports destination by advocating for new venues and improvements to existing venues, attracting sporting events and conferences to the Yakima Valley, working with local organizers to bid on state and regional events and serving as a link between event organizers, venues and the hospitality industry.
The marketing department works to promote members and events via our social media channels and weekly blogs, as well as paid advertising and partnerships with Visit Seattle, the Port of Seattle, the State of Washington Tourism and others.
Our Travel Media & Trade Relations department works on behalf of our members to secure media coverage, increase leisure and group travel, attract and secure regional and national attention and attend a number of industry, consumer and media trade shows.
Member E-news available to members to keep informed of current and future Yakima Valley Tourism events, tourism related news, upcoming sporting events and updates from staff.
Networking events and educational sessions are hosted by YVT throughout the year.
Priority referrals for members when inquiries come in over the phone, at the Visitor Information Center and Yakima Convention & Event Center.
If you would like to receive additional information regarding membership or request a member sign up form, email our Member Services Manager or call (509) 575-3010.
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