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The Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official marketing agency for the city of Rochester. It is responsible for destination sales and marketing services. The bureau works to encourage conventions, meetings, sporting events and business travel in the city, as well as provides travel planning support for the patients of the Mayo Clinic. The Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau offers information about lodging, dining, special events, activities and local attractions. It provides an Internet-based central system for the reservation and registration of shows and events. The bureau offers coordination, event consulting, transportation assistance and pre-event site inspection services. The Rochester Minnesota Convention & Visitors Bureau also provides various promotional materials, such as visitor guides, maps and convention bags. In addition, it coordinates with other businesses for several support services, such as catering, venue selection, exhibitors and event photographers. The bureau is located in Rochester, Minn.