Hometown Host is a new initiative sponsored by the Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau. It’s designed to show the people of Oakland how they can help their community, friends, family, and colleagues by introducing them to all that Oakland has to offer as a meeting destination. You know and love Oakland—and we want to help you host a memorable reunion or meeting here.

The OCVB offers free tools to make your job as an event organizer easier. We can recommend hotels, restaurants, attractions, and transportation to not only out-of-town travelers, but also Oakland residents who are organizing group gatherings such as an association meeting, a family or military reunion, or even a wedding. We can suggest wonderfully unique venues for a wide range of budgets. We can also provide multiple copies of our 60-page visitors guide, local maps, and brochures. Our Web site, www.oaklandcvb.com, features a calendar with a comprehensive listing of city events to help you plan your guests’ leisure-time activities.

Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau can provide the following free Hometown Host services:

• Recommend hotels, restaurants, and venues that will match your meeting size and budget.
• Provide free maps and brochures, as well as visitors guides, to distribute to attendees.
• Prepare bid proposals and distribute your group or meeting specifications to local hotels and facilities.
• Follow up on your suggestions of groups that might be interested in meeting in
  Oakland.