Why to become a member

Our members are the protagonists in the marketing campaign to promote Sicily as a destination that we organise through a structured marketing and communications plan. Companies wishing to increase their presence on the events market have an ally in Sicilia Convention Bureau through whom they can obtain concrete results in terms of increased recognition and sales through the development of Sicily as a destination.

What are the benefits for our Partners?

Sicilia Convention Bureau does not merely provide commercial support to its partners but aims to deliver an overall plan of support to its network of operators.

VISIBILITY

On the web

Each partner has their own space in under “Our Partners” with their logo, photo gallery, and technical data sheet with an extended description of their activities.

Reserved for our Members: each member profile contains an information request form with a direct link from our web site to convert web site visits into business contacts.

On social networks

Each partner is periodically involved in communication actions on Sicilia Convention Bureau’s social networks.

Email Marketing

Each partner has periodical space reserved in Sicilia Convention Bureau’s bi-weekly newsletter distributed across the territory and to buyers on the national and international market.

LOGO

Each partner may use the “Partner of Sicilia Convention Bureau” logo on their own documents.

RESERVED AREA

Reserved for our Members: access to an archive of photographs owned by Sicilia Convention Bureau and made available to SCB members for use in publications, presentations, etc.

On request, each member will receive informational material, layouts, photos of suppliers (such as catering, hotels, transfer…) to prepare projects and bids.

ASSISTANCE IN BIDS

Sicilia Convention Bureau provides free consultancy as support to its members in preparing national and international bids.

In evaluating client reliability

Thanks to Sicilia Convention Bureau’s international relations, it is possible to request an evaluation of the reliability of buyers who contact the operators directly.

FAM TRIP & TOUR

On request, in collaboration with our partners it is possible to organise fam trips, sales missions and blitz for Meeting Planners and Tour Operators who are interested in understanding the territory and the services offered by our members. Organised on request.

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

There are many advertising opportunities available through Sicilia Convention Bureau’s channels.

Download the ADV programme reserved for Partners

ROUND TABLES

Each partner is invited to participate in semi-annual meetings for each category, coordinated by Sicilia Convention Bureau. Sharing strategic plans, giving expression to the operators’ needs, bringing out ideas and proposals for marketing and sales activities, sharing a tariff policy and assessing the market position: these, together with others, are the objectives of the periodical Round Tables.

ECONOMIC DATA

At least once a year, partners will be provided with a report with economic data and international and national trends for a better understanding aimed at the growth of the events industry in Sicily.

TRAINING

Sicilia Convention Bureau organises training and refresher courses for its member operators in order to provide opportunities for comparison and to increase knowledge and specific competences in management for this sector, and to better address new market trends and critical issues in the events industry.