facility of choice
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Facility of Choice
Our Commitment to
you
• To Respect you• To Engage you
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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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