GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CVB GARNERS TWO  
MEETINGS INDUSTRY AWARDS
 
Association Conventions & Facilities, Insurance & Financial
Meetings Management
Recognize Bureau's Achievement and Outstanding Service

GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - July 1, 2009 - The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau has added two more prestigious acclamations to its long list of industry awards: the 2009 World Class Award for outstanding service from Insurance & Financial Meetings Management, and a 2009 Distinctive Achievement Award from Association Conventions & Facilities.  Each honor was awarded by the readers of these respective publications through open ballots inserted in recent issues. 

"It's always gratifying to be recognized by our clients in the meetings industry," said Nicki E. Grossman, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Our goal is to ensure that attendees and organizers have a memorable and productive meeting in Greater Fort Lauderdale, one that is distinguished by easy planning and seamless execution. These awards are just two of many the CVB has garnered for service, excellence and innovation." 

For more information about Greater Fort Lauderdale and the Convention and Visitors Bureau, please visit www.sunny.org.  

About Greater Fort Lauderdale
The new Greater Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant, "beach chic" destination offering more than 33,000 hotel rooms at a variety of hotels, resorts, and Superior Small Lodgings, plus new high-end, luxury resorts and more to come. Nearly 11 million annual visitors enjoy Greater Fort Lauderdale's 23 miles of Blue Wave Beaches, 300+ miles of inland waterways that run from the Intracoastal to the Everglades, more than 4,000 restaurants, top shopping, and a thriving arts and culture scene.  For more information, contact the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 22-SUNNY or visit www.sunny.org.

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07/2009