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• Congratulations 2019 Howdy Award Winners!
• Giant Easter Egg Hunt Rolls Into Western Mass
• Bright Nights Memories Theme of Appreciation Breakfast
• AHL All Star Game Brings Visitors, Revenues to City Businesses
• Tourism Industry in Springfield Area is Growing
• Report Shows Uptick in Western Mass. Tourism
• Summer of Seuss’ Drove Pioneer Valley Visitors in 2017
• Area Sees Increase in Tourism
• Hockey Fans Expected to Flood Springfield for AHL All-Star Classic
• AHL All-Star Classic Brought Thousands of People to Springfield
• Free and Easy in Western Mass
• Getting Cold Outside
• GSCVB Howdy2017 Spotlight Award Winner
• Howdy Award Winners Will Be Revealed May 15
• Tavern Tour
• Historic Meeting Sites in Western Mass
• MIAA Tournament
• GSCVB Elects Three New Members to Board of Directors

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Media Contact

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Familiarization Tour Policy:

We think Western Mass is a very special place and we know you will too. Please contact our Public Relations Department to arrange a familiarization (FAM) tour.

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Following is our Media Hosting Policy:

• Contact the GSCVB at least 30 days prior to the time you’d like to visit.
• Send a detailed overview of the story to be written including where and when it will appear.
• Specify the circulation, impressions, demographics and/or any statistics regarding the media organization you represent.
• Upon completion of the visit, provide copies of the story and/or links to the online content.
• Please credit image to Greater Springfield CVB

Depending on the nature of the visit and the availability of resources, the GSCVB may be able to supply the following: itinerary ideas, accommodations, meals, tickets to attractions or shows, guided tours of attractions and more. Gratuity, taxes and alcohol are not included.

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Images and B-Roll

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