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B M & T ••• November/December 2017 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 27 LOOK AT US NOW! CincyUSA.com 800.543.2613 Official Airline of the Cincinnati USA CVB The Transformation in Cincinnati USA is Stunning. • Six new hotels just steps from the Duke Energy Convention Center • More than 3,200 rooms within four blocks of the convention center • New downtown streetcar system connects all five entertainment districts Cincinnati USA is humming with style, fun and excitement. New restaurants, entertainment and hotels make us a "must-bid" for your next RFP. Contact us at CincyUSA.com/Meet or 800.543.2613. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Black-Mtg-Tourism-half-page.pdf 1 8/1/17 9:33 PM collaboration with local schools and workplace development programs. Additionally, the CVB has hosted two Multicultural Travel and Tourism Forums and coordinated Cincinnati's hospitality community to come together during local Pride festivities. "Innovative hospitality teams are recogniz- ing growing markets and are incorporating them into their organizational plans and prac- tices. The Cincinnati USA CVB has been a beacon for the industry by broadening its efforts to include all market segments and demonstrating sincere values for inclusion, diversity and appreciation of all cultures," said Tyronne Stoudemire, Global Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Working for the Future Moving forward, the CVB's efforts in the multicultural sector include hosting several prominent diverse groups in Cincinnati in the coming years. Major groups coming to the region include Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (2018), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (2018), National Association of Free Will Baptists (2019), Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (2022) and American Methodist Episcopal Church (2024), among others. Ongoing collaborations through the CVB's Vibe platform, including greater involvement with local organizations to reach new audi- ences, will continue to further the region's rep- utation as a welcoming destination for all. "In Cincinnati, diversity is celebrated and supported," said Daniel Rajaiah, Executive Director of the Indian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky. "We, in addition to the several other multicultural and diverse organizations throughout the region, look forward to working with the CVB to bring in more groups and visi- tors of diverse backgrounds and continuing our work in making them feel welcome." About the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau The Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau is an aggressive sales, marketing and serv- ice organization whose primary responsibility is to positively impact Hamilton County's and the City of Cincinnati's economy through convention, trade show and visitor expenditures. The travel and tourism industry traditionally has been a $4.4 billion industry in Cincinnati USA, employing 74,000 peo- ple in a variety of fields and bringing 24.1 million vis- itors to the region annually. Visit www.cincyusa.com for more.