Meeting Support Services

The MCCVB provides resources to help you every step of the way and are happy to assist in making your event a success. Tap into our other services, such as site inspection coordination, dine around planning and access to community resources. For more information, complete an RFP online, call 831-657-6426 or email Sales@SeeMonterey.com.

Complimentary CVB Services

• Meeting support from our Strategic Client Services team
• Complimentary RFP distribution and response collection
• Site inspection coordination
• Access to our many Meeting Services and Transportation members
• Private dining and offsite event coordination assistance and ideas
• Itineraries for teambuilding, spouse activities and corporate social responsibility programs 
• Attendance promotional tools including customized microsites, maps and attendee discount programs
• Brochures, images, videos, marketing copy and other downloadable templates
• Welcome programs including letters from our CEO or City Officials
• Information on city permits and other community resources
• Registration assistance and welcome desk staffing*

*Meeting size requirements apply to receive these services and are subject to change. View the "Staffing Assistance" section below for more information.

Staffing Assistance

For qualifying groups, we offer complimentary registration staffing assistance and an Attendee Welcome Table at your event. See details below.

Registration Staffing

• 200-299 Persons Attending - [4] hours complimentary registration staffing
• 300+ Persons Attending - [8] hours complimentary registration staffing

*Note:  MCCVB must have been included in the sourcing of the RFP for the program being staffed.

Attendee Welcome Table

• 100+ Persons Attending - Complimentary welcome table with collateral items stocked by MCCVB
• 300+ Persons Attending - Complimentary Destination Inspiration Specialist staffing

COVID-19 Resources

Monterey County is open and welcoming travelers to explore its awe-inspiring Central Coast destination safely and responsibly.

We advise visitors to carry a mask with them at all times and to check individual business websites for details on modified operations, safety and health protocols and to book reservations (please see Mask Guidance section below for specific details). Please follow all posted signage.

Monterey County hotels and lodging properties are following the highest industry standards provided by the California Hotel and Lodging Association Clean and Safe guidelines for added preventive measures during your stay. Additional health guidance and frequently asked questions can be found here.

The entire county is working diligently to ensure the health and wellbeing of its visitors, residents and employees. For information on statewide recommendations for visitors and groups, visit the California's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. 

For more on meetings and events guidelines, visit California Hotel and Lodging Association (CHLA) Clean and Safe meetings and events guidelines.

• Monterey Clean Lodging Commitment and Safety Protocols
• COVID-19 Updates and Travel Alerts
• GBAC Star Certified Monterey Conference Center

Testing Resources for Meeting Planners

• Collection Sites- Test Before You Go: Onsite COVID Testing
  • Contact Ava Bahnam- COO (702) 742-6814 or ava@testbeforeyougo.com
• Virus Geeks: Onsite COVID Testing
  • Contact: (800) 731-8815

Community Resources

We can connect you with local contacts for information on city permits for events at Custom House Plaza and contacts for parking information or street closures. 

Signage

Monterey Regional Airport
Michael La Pier
Phone: 831-648-7000 Email: mike@montereyairport.com
Arranges and approves installation of banners and signage for groups arriving at the airport.

Permits

Monterey State Historic Park
Phone: 831-649-7118 Email: monterey.events@parks.ca.gov
Assists with permits for events at venues within Custom House Plaza, Memory Gardens in downtown Monterey.

City of Monterey Special Events
Phone: (831) 646-3885 
Assists with permits for auto events, street closures and buyouts of street parking or city lots.