RTC Information
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 FY11, $2.5 million was distributed among the RTCs to support their advertising, administrative, and marketing efforts.
RTC Contact Information
Greater Boston
Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
617-536-4100, or 888-SEE-BOSTON (toll free)
North of Boston
North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
978-977-7760 or 877-662-9299
Greater Merrimack Valley
Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
978-459-6150 or 800-443-3332
Southeastern Massachusetts
Southeastern Massachusetts Convention & Visitors Bureau
508-997-1250, or 800-288-6263 (toll free)
Plymouth County
Plymouth County Convention and Visitors Bureau
508-747-0100, or 800-231-1620 (toll free)
Cape Cod
Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
888-33CapeCod (toll free)
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce
508-693-0085
Nantucket Island
Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce
508-228-1700
Metro West
Metro West Chamber of Commerce
508-879-5600
Central Massachusetts
Central Massachusetts Convention & Visitors Bureau
508-755-7400 or 800-231-7557 (toll free)
Johnny Appleseed Trail
Johnny Appleseed Trail Association
978-534-2829
Greater Springfield
Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
413-787-1548 or 800-723-1548
Hampshire County
Hampshire County Tourism & Visitors Bureau and
www.amherstarea.com
431-584-1900
Franklin County
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
413-773-5463
The Berkshires
Berkshire Visitors Bureau
800-237-5747
Mohawk Trail
Mohawk Trail Association
413-743-8127