The benefits of a Meet Boston partnership are limitless.

See our summaries below to learn more about partnership.

For additional information regarding any of our benefits or to join Meet Boston, please contact:

Kamilla D. Carmignani
Director of  Partnership Development
617.867.8277 | kdcarmignani@meetboston.com

  View our List of Benefits (pdf)

  View our Partnership Opportunities  (pdf)

Leads

888-SEE-BOSTON

Our toll-free visitor information line lets visitors and attendees talk to a Meet Boston Visitor Information Representative for things to do, where to stay, where to eat, directions and more.

MeetBoston.com

Each partner receives a free listing on our high-traffic website. Each listing includes your address, phone and fax numbers, links to your website and email, a 350 character description and images. List your special events and packages for no additional cost.

RFP

RFP on MeetBoston.com is our lead distribution site. Each partner has a free listing.  You have the opportunity to receive leads directly from Meet Boston convention sales and services managers.

Convention Calendar

A master list of conventions and events located in the partner access (requires login) portal of our website, provides a schedule of meetings and events coming to the Boston area over the next few years. It also contains contact information for the primary meeting planner for most events,  available in PDF or Excel format.

Media & Tourism Leads

We send our partners inquiries generated from domestic and international travel journalists, photographers, tour operators, travel agents and group tour leaders.

FAM Trips & Tours

We sponsor tours, sales missions and site visits for meeting planners and tour operators considering Boston. We can involve you so they can experience your services or products firsthand.

Trade Shows

We attend key domestic and international trade shows every year. Partners have the opportunity to join us as we showcase the best of Boston.

Concierge Desk

We staff a restaurant reservation and visitor information booth during major conventions at the Hynes Convention Center and the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

Visitor Information Center Referrals

We manage a Visitor Information Center at the Boston Common to help visitors and locals find what they're looking for in Boston.
 

Marketing Promotions & Programs

Seasonal Promotions

Seasonal Programs encourage visitors to come to Boston and stay overnight by highlighting the best the season has to offer.

Hotel Package Promotions

We can promote your specials and packages on our website, in our various publications and marketing campaigns throughout the year.

Great Deals

We promote special partner offers that appeal to visitors' varied interests. 

Dine Out Boston (March and August)

A hugely popular bi-annual event, restaurants in and around Greater Boston offer special two and three-course menus for lunch and dinner.
   March 2022 Program Summary & Metrics

    August 2022 Program Summary & Metrics

Partner Promotions

Participate in promotions with our industry partners: Massachusetts Lodging Association, Massachusetts Sports & Entertainment Commission and the Massachusetts Port Authority, to name a few.
 

Partnerships

Networking Opportunities

Once a month (excluding December) we hold open houses (networking meetings open to all partners) at no charge. You can also host an open house to showcase your venue to Meet Boston partners.

Partner to Partner Marketing

Promote your business or special offer to over 900 partners and 2,500 industry contacts with dedicated E-blasts and in our partner newsletter. We highlight special partner-to-partner deals that add value for you and your team. Connect with other partners by writing a Partner to Partner Blog - a channel to lend expert business advice and promote your business.

Annual Meeting

Our annual meeting is held in the fourth quarter to reflect upon the year and celebrate the successes of partner companies and employees.

Industry Golf Tournament

The Meet Boston golf tournament is held annually in late summer. Partner with us to meet new contacts and get yourself in front of important clients.

Partner Contact Resources

Partner mailing lists containing names and mailing addresses of the Meet Boston family of partners are available to you in an Excel file format.  Please note, email addresses are not included.  For more information, contact Kamilla Carmignani.  

Business Promotion

Publication Listings

Meet Boston produces annual publications to attract visitors and conventions. Each partner receives a free listings in the Destination Planners Guide and other publications including the Official Visitors Guide. All have large distributions, are heavily promoted, and are also available online.

Company Brochure Distribution

We can help you reach visitors once they've arrived in Boston. Partners can display their brochures at our busy Visitor Information Centers located at the Boston Common and Boston's convention centers.

Media Relations Department

The media relations team acts as an extension of your company by helping spread the word about your business, new products and special happenings via monthly press releases and updates, press trips and media leads.

Social Networking

Spread the word about your special events and offers, comment or share your company's photos or videos through our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok accounts.

Powerful Resources

Economic Impact and Industry Reports

Throughout the year you will have access to several informative industry reports that serve as a resource and comparative tool.

Media Library

Images and videos are available for partner use at no cost or a nominal fee.

Press Room

Important information, industry research, tourism statistics and recent press releases will be available to you throughout the year and can be accessed on MeetBoston.com. Let us know if you are looking for something specific.

Partner Access Section, The Hub

This exclusive online portal of MeetBoston.com is designed specifically for partners. It contains bulletin updates, our convention calendar, RFPs, leads and other valuable reports and resources including open house invitations, Partner Post Board, the partner newsletter and partner to partner discounts.

Partnership Newsletter

Distributed monthly, our partnership newsletters serve as our main communication with partners. In each edition you will find industry information and marketing opportunities, leads, open house invitations - virtually everything we have going on for partners.

Partnership Presentations

Partners receive the opportunity to meet with the Meet Boston staff to present your company's products and services. The more we know about your business, the better we can promote you. 

Link to our website

Add a powerful feature to your website by adding a link from your website to MeetBoston.com. Let your customer learn all about Boston and what's happening during their visit on BostonUSA.com.

Your Friends in the Industry

We're your contact in the tourism and convention industry. Let us know how we can help and we'll do our very best to assist you.

Advertising Opportunities

Publications and Marketing Pieces

Increase your presence in our publications and marketing pieces by advertising. Many different opportunities are available throughout the year.

Cooperative Advertising

Several cooperative advertisement opportunities are available throughout the year for the trade, visitor and meetings markets at substantial discounts.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Reach larger audiences by sponsoring our special events, newsletters, Dine Out Boston® (Restaurant Week) and more. Opportunities are available throughout the year.

Enhance Your Presence on MeetBoston.com

Along with your complimentary listing which includes 5 images, you can provide special event listings to appear on the Calendar of Events and, special deals to appear in "Great Deals" at no additional cost. Banner and text ads are available for purchase along with enhanced featured listings which appears first in site searches.

Meet Boston Visitor E-newsletter

E-newsletters are sent out monthly to over 25,000 subscribers highlighting special events, activities and packages available in Boston.

For additional information regarding any of our benefits or to join Meet Boston as a partner, please contact:

Kamilla D. Carmignani
Director of Partnership Development
617.867.8277 | kdcarmignani@meetboston.com

or, Join Meet Boston Now!