The state is divided into 16 individual tourism regions and each region is marketed by a Regional Tourism Council (RTC), a nonprofit, membership-based organization. The RTCs develop regional advertising, public relations, brochures, and other marketing initiatives throughout the year.
The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) markets the state as a whole while the RTCs focus on promoting their specific designated service area of the state. The RTCs are an invaluable resource for learning about attractions, accommodations, events, restaurants, retail, networking, and other tourism businesses. The state’s annual grant program helps the RTCs accomplish their marketing initiatives. In FY12, $6 million was distributed among the RTCs to support their advertising, administrative, and marketing efforts.
Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
617-536-4100, or 888-SEE BOSTON (toll free)
North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
978.977.7760 or 877-662-9299
Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
978-459-6150 or 800-443-3332
Southeastern Massachusetts Convention & Visitors Bureau
508-997-1250, or 800-288-6263 (toll free)
Plymouth County Convention and Visitors Bureau
508-747-0100, or 800-231-1620 (toll free)
Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
888-33CapeCod (toll free)
Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce
508-693-0085
Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce
508-228-1700
Metro West Tourism & Visitors Bureau
508-361-9881
Central Massachusetts Convention & Visitors Bureau
508-755-7400, or 800-231-7557 (toll free)
Johnny Appleseed Trail Association
978-534-2829
Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
413-787-1548 or 800-723-1548
Hampshire County Tourism & Visitors Bureau
www.explorenorthampton.com
www.amherstarea.com
413-584-1900
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
413-773-5463
Berkshire Visitors Bureau
413-743-4500
Mohawk Trail Association
413-743-8127
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