Because Music City attracts more than 10 million visitors annually that spend over $3 billion each year. This makes Nashville a better place for all of us and we want you to be a part of our growth. Choose from four benefit-packed membership levels, and you'll get great tools for marketing your business. Complete your application today and we can build a better Nashville for tomorrow.

View and print membership application (pdf).
or
Complete online enrollment.

$425*
1 representative

Brochure Racks
Opportunity to display your company brochures at the Visitor Information Center in the Sommet Center or Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau offices

Customer Service Training - Music City University
Invitation to send your staff to attend "Creating Applause", the NCVB customer service training program. Sessions will held at the NCVB offices; we will hold four sessions over the calendar year.

Discounts
NCVB members receive a 15% discount at the Visitor Information Center in the Sommet Center or Nashville CVB offices

E-Newsletters
News from Nashville: monthly newsletter from the NCVB President
Harmony: monthly newsletter sent to our visitors

Heroes Behind the Hits
Attend a live taping of the XM radio broadcast, Heroes Behind the Hits, sponsored by the NCVB

Invitations to Membership Events
Invitations include bi-monthly New Member Orientations, Branding Sessions, semi-annual Membership luncheons featuring keynote speakers, semi-annual networking event, Music City AM/PM, and our annual Industry Celebration

Nashville Backstage Pass
As a member of the NCVB, attractions and restaurants will have the opportunity to offer a special discount to Nashville's front-line hospitality industry employees, who have completed an NCVB-sponsored training session. This allows the participant and one guest to visit each of the participating special attractions and restaurants in Nashville - which in turn helps them to promote your location to our vistors.

Promotions Packages
Opportunity to participate in special promotions: Members must respond to requests sent by the Marketing division in a timely manner due to limited space on opportunities

Publications
Primary industry category listing provided with the opportunity for additional listings, enhancements, and advertising:

•One listing in the annual Meeting Planning Guide designed specifically for convention and business meeting planners
•One listing in the annual Nashville Group Travel Planner which targets the group tour operator and travel agents with detailed information about attractions, dining, entertainment, events, lodging, music and more
•One listing in the annual Nashville Vacation Guide which is made available to potential visitors

Research
Access to current research information focusing on industry trends and data

Sell Nashville Meetings
Invitation to attend and participate with the bi-monthly meetings

Specifically designed for the Hospitality industry: Directors of Sales and/or Marketing, and Managers

Tourism Leads
NCVB Members will have the opportunity to receive Tourism leads and Tourism Service leads, based on the client's specific requirements

Website listing
visitmusiccity.com - the official vacation, group travel, media and meeting planning information site

Your company information along with your primary industry category will be listed on the website, with the opportunity for additional industry listings

Special note: the Meeting Planning Guide and Group Travel Planner are posted on the website at the time of printing and do not change until the next year's publication


*$25.00 application fee, additional
Representatives receive mailings and communication

$850*
2 representatives

All of the Gold Level benefits, plus:

Coupon Book Advertising
Opportunity to advertise in the Coupon Book which offers discounts to area attractions, local dining and entertainment

Customer Service Training - Music City University
Platinum level membership gives you the benefit of having one session of "Creating Applause", the NCVB customer service training program, on site at your company's offices. This session is offered in a twelve-month period and does require a 60-day advance notice for scheduling.

Dine-Around
Listing options for Restaurant Reservation / Concierge Service for "official" convention Dine-Arounds

Leisure Sales Program (more information)
The opportunity to participate is open only to the hotels subject to the Davidson County Hotel/Motel tax

Leisure Sales Spiker Programs include:
•Advance ticket sales program designed for attractions
•Hotel package sales program designed for hotels with a special onsite feature
•Room sales program designed for hotels
•Vacation package sales program designed for hotels & attractions

Press Information
Your business will be included in press kits for media packages

Sales Leads
Leads are generated based on the client's specific requirements, and applicable only to the hotels subject to the Davidson County Hotel/Motel tax

Website link
A live link direct to your organization's website

*$25.00 application fee, additional
Representatives receive mailings and communication

$1750*
3 representatives

All of the Platinum level benefits, plus

Convention Calendar (view agreement)
Rolling 12 month calendar includes the name of group, arrival and departure dates, number of people and headquarter hotel

Customer Service Training - Music City University
Double Platinum level membership gives you the benefit of having two sessions of "Creating Applause", the NCVB customer service training program, on site at your company's offices. These sessions are offered in a twelve month period and does require a 60 day advance notice for scheduling.

Dine-Around & Restaurant/Menu Book
Listing options for Restaurant Reservation/Concierge Service for NCVB-sponsored convention Dine-Arounds (1,000-plus attendees), based on client requests.
Listing in the NCVB Concierge/Menu Book, available to meeting planners as a benefit of Convention Services

Exhibit Opportunity
Rental opportunities for seasonal promotional displays at the Visitors Information Center at the Sommet Center

Invitations to Meetings with Community Leaders
Including elected officials and department heads - state and local

Invitations to Meetings with NCVB President / NCVB Chairman of the Board
Roundtable discussion on specific industry topics

Online Coupon
Opportunity to post your coupons on the NCVB website, which offers discounts to area attractions, local dining and entertainment

Press Tours
Your business will be included in the tour options for client selection

Research
Opportunities to participate in NCVB-related surveys

Visitor Inquiry lists (more information)
On a monthly basis, you will receive the names and addresses of potential visitors who have made inquiries about visiting Music City

Website Logo
Your organization's logo with your online listing


$25.00 application fee, additional

Representatives receive mailings and communication

includes Foundation contribution

$5450*
5 representatives

All of the Double Platinum level benefits, plus:

Annual report recognition
Your organization will be recognized as a Hall of Fame member in our year-end annual report

Customer Service Training - Music City University
Hall of Fame level membership gives you the benefit of having three sessions of "Creating Applause", the NCVB customer service training program, on site at your company's offices. These sessions are offered in a twelve month period and require a 60 day advance notice for scheduling.

Foundation Donation (Tax deductible)
Your contribution to the foundation will support our continued efforts for research, education and hospitality training

Invitations to Special Events
Invitations include events presented by the NCVB

Partnerships for Road Shows
Actual participation by the partner at special events

Special Hall of Fame Recognition at Community Events
Your organization's listings in materials and mentions in presentations, as the opportunities arise

Sponsorship Opportunities with Nashville-hosted Industry Meetings
Includes both your organization's participation and recognition

Multiple Listings in Publications and on the Website
Locations in the Middle Tennessee, 8-county MSA area, all of the same name; or up to 4 separate corporate entities

*$25.00 application fee, additional

Representatives receive mailings and communication

Your investment goes directly to marketing Nashville's 2nd largest industry-nationally and internationally-to increase the tax base revenue for public funding such as education and public safety, focusing on economic development, and the workforce of 56,000 hospitality workers within Davidson County.

$1000

Customer service training

Listing on the NCVB website

Newsletters
News from the NCVB President, Harmony

Networking events for Membership with exposure to hospitality industry customers and potential clients

$5000

Corporate discount for Branding amenities

Industry orientation to your key staff

Invitations to Meetings with NCVB President/NCVB Chairman of the Board, focusing on specific industry topics

Link on the NCVB website with your company's logo

Recognition in the year-end annual report

Sponsorship opportunities

$10,000

Access to direct marketing to NCVB members

Advertising discounts, above the current offer

Calendar of events for your company's newsletter

Invitation to the annual Music City Leadership Study Mission, co-sponsored by the NCVB with the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

$15,000

Sponsorship recognition at all local events, and additional sponsorship opportunities
as they become available

$100,000 partnership investment level

Benefits will be based on the partnership investment.
We will be glad to schedule a special meeting with you to discuss unique opportunities.

View and print membership application (pdf).
or
Complete online enrollment.