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Facility of Choice

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Bottom LineThere are a variety of meetings with a variety of needs that call for a variety of venues.

Planner

What is the best fit for your particular meeting(s)?

Supplier

What groups/meetings does your hotel need to target?

What Hotel Type Fits Your Group?

What Location Type Fits Your Group?

Consider This:

The Meeting’s Purpose

The Meeting’s Message

The Meeting’s Budget

The Meeting’s Purpose

• To Educate• To Strategize• To Network

The Meeting’s Message

• Next Year’s Strategy• New Game Plan• Emphasize Existing Strategy

The Meeting’s Budget

Convention Centers

Advantages• Space is Plentiful• Variety of Hotels

Convention Centers

Disadvantages• No Comp Space• Labor

Convention Centers

Best Fit For:• Conventions• Exhibits• Larger Groups

Big Box HotelsAdvantages• Branded Property• Bigger Cities• Transportation

Big Box HotelsDisadvantages• Lose your people• Safety/Security• Small Fish/Big Pond

Big Box HotelsBest Fit For:• Conferences• Exhibits• Large Groups

Limited Service Hotels

Advantages• Budget Friendly• Complimentary Breakfast and Outside F&B

• Location

Limited Service Hotels

Disadvantages• Service is Limited• Location +/-

Limited Service Hotels

Best Fit For: • General Travel• Meetings for <30

Full-Service HotelsAdvantages

• Branded Property• Variety of Locations• Everything under One Roof

Full-Service Hotels

Disadvantages• Location +/-• Per Diem - Maybe/Maybe Not

Full-Service Hotels

Best Fit For: • Various Conferences• Training• Yellow Ribbon

Retreat Centers/State

ParksAdvantages• Cost Effective• Remote Location

Retreat Centers/State

ParksDisadvantages• Transportation/Location• Limited Meeting Space

Retreat Centers/State

ParksBest Fit For: • Small Groups• Strategic Sessions

First Tier CitiesAdvantages• Flight• Entertainment Options• Public Transportation

First Tier CitiesDisadvantages• Cost• Potential to lose your attendees

• Small Fish/Big Pond

Second Tier Cities

Advantages• Big Fish/Small Pond• Cost Effective• Planned Functions

Second Tier Cities

Disadvantages• Transportation• Perception

Consider This:

The Meeting’s Purpose

The Meeting’s Message

The Meeting’s Budget

Wherever You Go . . .

“Make a difference.”

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