The Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official sales and marketing organization for Louisville, Ky., and its surrounding areas. It provides complete vacation information, including attractions, events, festivals, dining, shopping, clubs and accommodations. It is a private-public partnership between private business owners and local government bodies. Its publishing department publishes brochures, annual reports, invitations, postcards, posters and banners. The organization is engaged in a variety of cooperative advertising campaigns with several industry partners, such as tour operators, car rental companies, amusement parks, cultural institutions, airlines, cruise lines and credit card companies. Its Web site serves as a travel guide for visitors, meeting planners and travel professionals.