What Others Say

What planners are saying

“This thing is exploding. I can’t even see everyone this year. You need to come to Rejuvenate to find out how to get your convention services planning on. So come and see Rejuvenate, it’s what’s happening now.”
—Victor Taylor, CMETV

“I always have such a wonderful time at Rejuvenate and come back having been inspired, having networked with others, and looking forward to the future of our conference.”
—Kerri Goss, Annual Conference Manager, Peacemaker Ministries

“It’s a pleasure to be here at Rejuvenate. This is my third year. It changes every year and it looks like you are making progress in different ways to fulfill the needs of the suppliers as well as the planners. My goals are to look at all of the venues that are good possibilities for our organization and certainly to learn more as we share information about educational programs.”
—Dr. Britton Wood, Texas Council on Family Relations

“I think it is an outstanding format. We get to meet suppliers on a one-to-one playing field. I don’t have to contend with a group of people trying to talk to suppliers at the same time at a booth.”
—Jerry Mapstone, Life Impact Ministries

“This is my second year attending Rejuvenate. I loved last year and I see the changes you’ve made for this year, which I love equally as much. Collinson [Media] is such a wonderful team and they make it very easy to be here.”
—Barbara Shaw, Women’s Home & Overseas Missionary Society AME Zion Church

“I love Rejuvenate. This is my first year here and I love the set up and the way everything is working. It is nice to actually sit for a change, instead of planners running around. We brought RFPs with us. We knew exactly whom we were meeting with so we came prepared to hand out what we needed for our future events.”
—Dee Dee Irby, Thomas Nelson Live Events/Women of Faith, Inc.

“This is my first year at Rejuvenate and I am very impressed. Boot camp yesterday was fabulous, I gleaned so much useful information. I’ve been planning for four years. Just listening to experts in the field and the networking with people that are doing the same thing and getting tips from them. I want to get a better understanding of the industry and to help my planning in the future. The thing I first noticed was the hospitality. The ministry of hospitality has been a thread throughout the conference.”
— Tish Scargill, Diocese of Monterey

“This is my third year at Rejuvenate and it is a refreshing experience. I like the speed dating.  I never did speed date before, but what it does for me is I find out if we really need to try to go on and hold hands or not. It is a format that allows us to find out if there is potential we should follow up on. I am glad to see that Rejuvenate is growing every year. It is great to be a part of the camaraderie, friendliness of planners and suppliers and the give and take of everyone that’s here.”
—Ron Black, General Association of General Baptists

“I am very impressed with the organization of this conference because what it has done is brought us together in a networking relationship where we are able to meet other vendors and cities that we would have never thought of. I was really inspired by some of the smaller cities to bring church conferences to. I probably would have never thought of those other cities had Rejuvenate not gathered us together. I want to find people that want to reach out to our conference so we can experience the hospitality in their cities.”
—Bishop Charles Brown, Pastor in Houston, Texas and New Orleans, La. with the Church of God in Christ

What suppliers are saying

“Just 7 months after we attended the Rejuvenate show, we booked 2 conventions that will generate over 1,000 room nights and $1 million for our local economy. That’s the kind of ROI that will keep us coming back!”
—Brenda Krainik, Director of Marketing, Greater Green Bay CVB

“The 2009 Rejuvenate Marketplace was one of the best religious trade shows that I have attended. I received 19 RFPs, ranging up to 5,000 attendees. In addition, there were four other possibilities for meetings/conventions. Our CVB management was very impressed with the business that I obtained at the show.”
—Alice Sanders, Special Markets Consultant, Pennsylvania Dutch CVB

“Rejuvenate Marketplace has become the standard for faith-based events trade shows. The relationships that begin at Rejuvenate are cherished by all who attend. After many months of building trust and fostering friendships, after Rejuvenate 08, [we received a commitment to bring] Aldersgate to Charleston, W.V., in July 2010. At 1,400 room nights, Aldersgate is a welcome addition to Charleston’s convention line-up. We have already seen returns on our investment and the services you provide beyond the ad space and trade shows is truly remarkable.”
—Todd E. Morris, Faith Based Conventions Sales Manager, Charleston CVB

“First experience with Rejuvenate. Everyone we’ve met with has been very open and willing to talk with us about the potential for meetings and conventions in our area. That’s really what we came here for, to get that business and so far so good. I’ve been very impressed with the organization overall and the way everything flows together.”
—Tracey Aldridge, Cabarrus County (N.C.) CVB

“This is my second year at Rejuvenate and it has doubled in size. The appointments are going absolutely fabulously—planners are coming with RFPs and willing to book business right away.”
—Stephanie Monroe, St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission

“This is my third year at Rejuvenate and this is better than ever—way exceeds my expectations. It’s at least doubled in size this year from last year. And I love this show. It’s the best. Thanks.”
—Mowbray Brown, Boise (Idaho) CVB

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