Partnership Information

Corporate Partner Benefits

Business Listing in Official Visitors Guide or Convention Services Directory

All Partners receive one thirty-word listing in a single business category in either the Official Visitors Guide (OVG) or Convention Services Directory (CSD), depending on business category and market interest.

Listing on VisitPittsburgh.com

Associate & Business Partners receive a basic listing on www.visitpittsburgh.com which includes:

  • Company Name
  • Address
  • Phone/Fax/E-mail
  • Web Address
  • 30 words of descriptive copy

Map-It link and listing on interactive map

All Partners receive a Map-it link and rolodex card listing on the official Pittsburgh Interactive Map, powered by the Map Network.

Subscription to the Buzz, VisitPittsburgh's online newsletter

All Partners receive the Buzz, the official VisitPittsburgh stakeholder e-newsletter featuring sales and marketing updates, hospitality news, hotel updates and other newsworthy items.

Monthly edition of Partner Pieces

All Partners receive Partner Pieces, monthly electronic updates for Partners only, detailing VisitPittsburgh events, current marketing and advertising programs and other time-sensitive announcements.

Partner Discount for all VisitPittsburgh events

All Partners receive discounted registration fees for all events.

Annual Membership Decal

All Partners receive an annual "welcome visitors" decal for placement at their business location, alerting visitors that you appreciate their business.

Participation in Convention Welcome Sign Program (geographic restrictions apply)

Partners located in the downtown area receive a convention welcome sign holder and regularly mailed inserts for major conventions.

Password Access for VisitPittsburgh online convention calendar

Business and Marketing Partners receive access to the confidential convention calendar, providing you with advance notice and valuable contact information for future meetings and conventions.

Expanded listing and content on www.VisitPittsburgh.com

All Marketing Partners receive an expanded listing on VisitPittsburgh.com which includes:

  • Company Name
  • Address
  • Phone/Fax/E-mail
  • Web addess with live link
  • Logo
  • 100 words of descriptive copy

Group Tour & Motorcoach Leads

Marketing Partners interested in the leisure group market receive e-leads, based on specific client requests for lodging, attractions, dining, shopping and entertainment.

Brochure distribution at four area Welcome Centers

Marketing Partners receive privileges for brochure distribution at VisitPittsburgh's four area welcome centers where 150,000 walk-in visitors are serviced annually.

Restaurant Reservation Service (for restaurants only)

Marketing Partner restaurants receive menu placement and reservation services at the "Restaurant Information & Reservation Booth" at major conventions.

Hotel Sales Leads

Marketing Partner hotels receive sales leads distributed by the VisitPittsburgh Convention Sales Department, augmenting your sales and marketing activity with qualified group meeting leads.

Display Advertising

All Partners have the opportunity to purchase display advertising at discounted rates in VisitPittsburgh publications including the Official Visitors Guide, Convention Services Directory, Official Pittsburgh Map, Group Tour Guides and other specialty publications as published.

Enhanced web programs & e-commerce

All Partners have the opportunity to purchase web advertising and enhanced programming including e-commerce capability at discounted prices.

Cooperative Advertising Program

All Marketing Partners are invited to participate in VisitPittsburgh's annual cooperative advertising program and leverage their marketing dollars with other participants.

Sponsorships

All Marketing Partners have the opportunity to participate in VisitPittsburgh sponsorship programs; various opportunities are presented throughout the year.