Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau Off the Shelf Software Solution.

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Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau Off the Shelf Software Solution

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Lexington Convention and Visitors BureauOff the Shelf Software

Solution

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Lexington, Kentucky• Bureau Budget $3

Million• Staff - 18 Full Time• Convention Center -

In the process of Expanding.

• 100% funded by Hotel Occupancy Tax.

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Lexington currently maintains 19 databases.

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Database Information

• Primary database information on Convention Sales/Tourism Sales/Visitor Information/Sports Authority/African American/Communications/Industry Partners.

• Each bureau area has specific interests and tracking needs - GoldMine provides the flexibility needed.

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Shared Calendar throughout all databases

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Convention Sales Tracking

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Convention Sales Tracking

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Tourism Sales Tracking

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Tourism Sales Tracking

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Visitor Information Tracking

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Industry Partners Database - Attractions

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Industry Partners Database - Hotels

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Industry Partners Database - Restaurants

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Industry Partners Database - Products & Services

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Communications/PR Tracking

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History of users is tied to Account

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Benefits

• Calendar information is shared between databases

• History of accounts is shared between users.

• Creation of fields is simple• Tracking of information, based on the

bureau area is quick and easy.• Works well with Microsoft Office and with

the Internet.

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• Sales Leads and Definites are processed directly from the database.

• Convention Services Directory is also processed directly from the database.

• Reports from every area of the bureau are created from the database.

• Future plans call for a direct link from the database to our website.

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Challenges

• Tourism Sales (Group) did not adapt as quickly as other areas.

• Office is not using the software to its fullest extent.

• Standard reporting included with software is weak.

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GoldMine Pricing

GoldMine Single-User $ 295

GoldMine Five-User $895

GoldMine 25-User $2995