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Chicago Southland CVB Named One Of The Top CVB/DMOs in United States
Smart Meetings Magazine Recognizes Chicago Southland Convention & visitors Bureau As One Of The Best CVB/DMOs in The United States

Olympia Fields, Ill. – (June 5, 2023) – In the June edition of “Smart Meetings” magazine, the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau was named one of the best Convention & Visitors Bureaus and Destination Marketing Organizations (CVB/DMO) in the United States.
“Being named one of the best CVB/DMO organizations validates the positive feedback we consistently get from our community partners, so I’m thrilled to receive this award, and want to congratulate our incredibly hard-working staff,” said CSCVB President/CEO Jim Garrett.
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination management and marketing organization for Chicago’s 62 south and southwest suburbs. The Chicago Southland CVB nationally markets and sells the Chicago Southland region as a destination for meetings and conventions, group tours, sports events and leisure travel.
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Smart Meetings’ audience of meeting professionals hand-selected the destinations winners, all critical to the success of their meetings and events. The Smart Stars Awards have gained notoriety as an essential tool for today’s meeting planner community and a valuable resource for venue and destination recommendations.
The winners, outstanding hospitality brands, reflect the highest standards of excellence in service, amenities, and customer satisfaction. Smart Meetings’ Founder and CEO, Marin Bright, expressed, “I’m truly honored to acknowledge and celebrate these spectacular brands that continue to serve our community with unwavering excellence and dedication to their services.”
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To learn more and/or explore the Chicago Southland, go to VisitChicagoSouthland.com.