Are you getting the lowest group hotel rates? We’ll bet that you’re not and we know why. Because you’re going about getting group rates the wrong way, that’s why. Want us to prove it? Let’s take a test. A Test? When you think of getting group hotel rates, what steps came to mind? Maybe call Read more …
What Is The Average Discount When You Get Group Hotel Rates?
If you can’t see the image above, it shows that you should be getting an average discount of 24.6% for three star hotels, a savings of 15.9% for a two star hotel, and a savings of 23.5% for a four star hotel. How much of a discount can you expect when you block rooms for Read more …
Are You Confused By The Legal Mumbo Jumbo In Your Hotel Contract?
“Man is the Reasoning Animal. Such is the claim. I think it is open to dispute” – Mark Twain The quote above states it best. If people could reason and resolve disputes amicably, then there would be no reason to have lengthy contracts with mundane terms and clauses. That not being the case, we need Read more …
The Golden Rules Of Negotiating With A Hotel
Being a skilled negotiator is critical to your success as a planner. And yet so many planners have poor negotiating skills that lead to higher expenses for the organizations they represent. In many cases, the person responsible for negotiating a deal simply accepts all conditions from the hotel at face value without asking for a Read more …
How To Compare Hotels When Booking Rooms For A Group
Are you planning group travel but don’t know how to compare hotels? Many group travel planners make the mistake of comparing hotels based on star level and price per room? They reason that a hotel is a hotel and so long as the above two criteria are met, the rest is all the same. This Read more …
What Is The One Critical Thing Not Done On Most Hotel Site Inspections?
Ever been to a dealership to buy a car? Most of us have, haven’t we? We all know that buying a car involves haggling with the salesperson, considering the color of the car, the make, and a multitude of other details. Once we have decided on a car, there is something that all of us Read more …
Hotel Site Inspection: 10 Tips To Ensure A Successful Hotel Site Tour
Whether you are planning a large corporate meeting or a small birthday party at a hotel, a site tour is an essential tool that is not used often enough. In most cases, a group that wants to book a meeting, a wedding or a reunion will select the hotel based on photos and reviews online. Read more …
What To Look For When Conducting A Hotel Site Inspection: A Beginners Guide
A hotel site inspection is really not that difficult to conduct so long as you know what to look for. As is the case with everything else, it all comes down to how prepared you are for it. In this article, you will learn how to conduct a thorough hotel site inspection even if you Read more …
Hotel Site Inspection Checklist
A hotel site inspection is the best way to compare hotels side by side for any kind of group travel. Physically seeing a hotel, interacting with it’s employees, and walking the immediate neighborhood are intangibles that can’t be replaced by research online. In addition, selecting a hotel after site inspections is relatively simple since you Read more …
Top 10 Most Popular Hotel Amenities For Class Reunion Attendees
There are so many hotels nowadays that it’s tough to wade through the different brands without feeling lost. It’s common to ask yourself “Which hotel should I book. What hotels offer the best amenities? Which amenities will my out of town classmates want in a hotel or use the most?” The goal is for you Read more …