About the Office of Tourism

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• About the Office of Tourism

  Find a wide range of services to support tourism in Connecticut, from marketing and research to hospitality services and direct sales. It operates CTVisit.com, the state’s official tourism website.

• Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau

  The Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTCSB) offers comprehensive event planning assistance for groups of all sizes, from facilities and venues to hotels and activities.

• Culture & Tourism Advisory Committee

  Learn more about the Culture & Tourism Advisory Committee that advises DECD on matters pertaining to arts and cultural activities, preservation and more.

• Sports Advisory Board

  The Sports Advisory Board of the CTCSB provides expertise to sports event organizers and meeting planners in the areas of site selection, event management, local and corporate sponsorship development, and other business and government support. The Commission also assists local event organizers, chapter members, associations, coaches and athletes in the bid process to host sporting events, tournaments, and meetings.

• Tourism Advisory Council

  The Tourism Advisory Council is established to give quantitative and qualitative advice and recommendations to the Connecticut Office of Tourism. This advice is related to all of the Office’s Marketing, Advertising, Research, Public Relations, Social Media, and Website Marketing along with all other activities related to the Office of Tourism. The Council serves as a primary advocate for the Office of Tourism and the Connecticut Tourism Industry, within the Connecticut legislative process.