September 2009
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Fun Fact
Kern County, of which Bakersfield is the county seat, generates 76% of all oil produced in California.
The Bakersfield CVB is pleased to announce it has launched its Sales Force Automation program with local hotel partners. What does this mean for you the meeting planner?
It means the CVB has streamlined sales communications with local hotels resulting in quicker turnaround times in securing room rates, room blocks and meeting space reservations. The web-based solution is part of the CVB’s ongoing efforts to make hosting a convention, meeting or event in Bakersfield easier than ever! Send Sales Manager Matt Billingsley an e-mail to find out how the new system can help your group save money!
Bakersfield continues to be a great alternative to higher priced meeting destinations, especially to those organizations looking to hold a statewide meeting in California. The most recent lodging report shows average hotel room rates in Bakersfield continue to be 40 percent below the state average. With names like Marriott, Doubletree and Sheraton, your group will not only get a great value, but first-class amenities and service!
One of the main factors in determining a meeting destination is location. Bakersfield sits in the middle of California, the population center point to be exact. This means 90 percent of the state's population is within a four-hour drive of Bakersfield. If your group has roughly equal number of members in Southern and Northern California, meeting in the middle just make sense. Your organization can arrange a ride share program and have members drive to Bakersfield together, further reducing costs associated with transportation. Furthermore, Bakersfield anchors the southern end of the San Joaquin Amtrak route, with the station just two blocks from the Convention Center.
The CVB is still offering up to $3,000 in incentives to groups who book a meeting before January 1, 2011. The more hotel rooms booked, the more incentives your group is eligible for, so check it out today!
In this economic climate, it is important for your attendees to know they are getting the most return on their investment. By hosting your next meeting in Bakersfield you ensure each dollar invested will result in the most value for your attendees.
Contact the Bakersfield CVB
Toll-Free (866) 425 7353
