Meetings & Conventions magazine recently named the Baton Rouge Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (BRACVB) as a recipient of the 2006 Gold Service Award. Thisaward honors Convention & Visitors Bureaus that have excelled in professionalism and dedication in their service to meeting professionals.

“All our Gold Service winning CVBs know the value of creating a lasting impression can never be understated,” said Bernard W. Schraer, Meetings & Conventions’ Group Publisher. “The 2006 Gold Service winners have excelled in many valuable area of service, impressing not only their clients but also the demanding readers of M&C. Our entire staff joins M&C’s readers in honoring these superior CVBs who continue to focus on effective working partnerships with meeting professionals setting them apart.”

This year, 86 domestic and international CVBs were honored with the Gold Service award by the readers of M&C. Relying on their extensive industry experience in both corporate and association markets, M&C’s readers made selections based on key criteria including: professionalism of staff; support on hotels and site inspections; assistance with ground transportation planning; guidance on local attractions; and liaison with local vendors and services.

“This is our eleventh consecutive year to receive this award, which is a major compliment to our entire staff,” said Paul Arrigo, BRACVB President and CEO. “It is quite an honor to be recognized repeatedly for our continuing efforts to provide our customers with great service and to promote Baton Rouge as an ideal place for both business and leisure travel.”

Meetings and Conventions magazine will honor all of the winners as part of its Gold Awards gala ceremony on November 10, 2006 in New York City.