Jul 19
Ashley ChalmersContests Continental Airlines, Kimpton, refer a meeting professional
Psst! Don’t forget to enter the Refer a Meeting Professional Contest on ConventionPlanit.com – the contest ends Friday!
Just submit the contact information for a fellow meeting planner here and you are entered to win! The more colleagues you refer, the better your chances to win.

Thank you to our contest sponsors Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Continental Airlines for providing a three night stay at the Kimpton Hotel of the winner’s choice and round trip airfare for two guests !
*Contest entrants are restricted to meeting planners referring other meeting planners. For full contest details, please visit the contest page.
Oct 26
Ashley ChalmersContests Continental Airlines, Hilton, Kimpton
How can meeting planners win prizes on ConventionPlanit.com? There are many contests to choose from – including a brand new contest – so get started and enter one, or all to win fantastic prizes!
Refer a Meeting Professional Contest: Share ConventionPlanit.com with fellow meeting planners to qualify for a trip for two to the Kimpton Hotel of your choice, plus round-trip airfare provided by Continental Airlines. The more times you enter, the better your chance is to win! Contest ends October 29, so be sure to enter!
Trivia Quest: Be the first planner to correctly answer the trivia question in the e-newsletter to win weekly prizes and qualify the grand prize, sponsored by the Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort. Click here to sign up to receive the newsletter.
Stellar Tip Contest: Put your years of meeting knowledge to good use – by sharing your tricks of the trade with peers! Each month, fellow planners vote on their favorite tip, and the winner receives a $100 prize.
What prizes or contests would you like to see offered in the future? Comment on this post and let us know! We may use your idea!
Aug 11
Ashley ChalmersMember News, Places to Stay guest-friendly hotel tips, hotels, Kimpton, unique activities
Here’s a fun summertime offer from our good friends at Kimpton:
Get uncorked at Kimpton Restaurants and byow (bring your own wine)!
There’s no doubt that you’re stashing some stellar bottles of wine at home. So now through Labor Day, feel free to bring a bottle of wine, or two, to share with friends at any Kimpton Restaurant. Corkage is complimentary all summer long.
Learn more about planing a meeting at a Kimpton hotel or restaurant.
Oct 19
Ashley ChalmersMember News, Places to Stay guest-friendly hotel tips, hotels, Kimpton, unique activities
If you have a soft spot for pets, like us, you’ll appreciate ABC News’ list of America’s most adorable hotel pets.
Kimpton Hotels surely wins for the most pet friendly hotels – several of their properties made this list for friendly animal mascots, including the Hotel Monaco Alexandria and The Muse.
What’s your favorite animal on the list? Have you encountered a personal favorite that didn’t make the list?
Jan 15
Ashley ChalmersMember News, News, Places to Stay, RFP, Tips, Tips for Meeting Planners alexandria, hotels, Kimpton, meeting ideas
Get ready – The Lorien Hotel & Spa, Kimpton’s new luxury boutique, is opening this February in Alexandria, VA.
The meeting space is modern and chic – check it out…
…and be sure to contact them for pre-opening special rates!
May 20
Ashley ChalmersPlaces to Stay, Tips for Meeting Planners Kimpton, tall beds
If you’re planning a meeting for taller-than-usual guests, you might want to consider staying at a Kimpton Hotel…
…they are the only hotel chain with accommodations for taller guests.
Tall Rooms Feature:
-96-inch beds
-higher showerheads
-higher doorframes
The New York Times published a really great article about hotel and airline accommodations for tall travelers – check it out to learn more on this topic.
Are you a tall? Where do you go to be accommodated and the most comfortable? Respond to let us know!
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