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Who knew you could get rewarded just for thinking?
Meeting planners, don’t forget to participate on the blog - the most insightful blog posting will win a $100 reward!
So start talking, let’s here what you have to say…
Everyone makes mistakes - sometimes we forget things ourselves, and other times we have to pick up the slack for another’s…and sometimes these mistakes can be costly.
So this week, we want to know…
What is the biggest potential disaster you averted as a meeting planner and how did you prevent it?
Conference attendees have spoken - on surveys and questionnaires, and even to the media - they are tired of being cold!
USA Today ran a really interesting article discussing why conference rooms tend to be freezing cold, and what people are doing about it…
…It would seem that the logic to turn the AC down before attendees arrive will prevent the room from overheating would work for the reversal…and that in a cold room the heat would blast before attendees arrive and the door opens to let the hot air out.
Does the problem work both ways? Or is being too hot considered so unacceptable that freezing temperatures perceived as the lesser of two evils?
What do YOU think? Do you/will you begin writing temperatures into your contracts?
What’s green and what’s not? Tell us what you think…
…For example, attendees snap up bottled water at conventions because it’s healthy, but it creates plastic waste.
Are strategically placed water coolers with paper cups just as good?
Question of the Week…
Are current hotel ratings systems outdated? Some of the new avant-garde properties and chains offer décor and style that may not match traditional ratings (like 4 or 5 AAA Diamond/Mobil Star), yet they are clearly high-end properties.
What do today’s travelers want from hotels? Send us the top 3 things you want from your hotel. Also tell us what’s not important.
Do you really care about the bed ruffle and someone knocking on your door at 9 p.m. for “turndown service?”
What’s eating away at you? Have you seen something on the news that you want to blog about?
Here’s your chance - tell us what issues you want to discuss!
Our blog is an open forum for discussion, so let’s get some provocative ideas and conversations flowing!
If you’re a frequent ConventionPlanit.com user, you already know we’re constantly updating and adding features for meeting planners…
I introduce to you the newest addition to the hotel seach for you to use:
Improved Features / Services search choices.
Do you want golf at your resort, but also need tennis? Or, maybe you’re only considering properties with airport shuttles, and you have to have a spa. With this new and easy search feature, you can search for properties that meet all of your criteria…
…just by checking the feature.
What other features or services would you like to see added to the list? Should anything be removed? Tell us what will make your job easier.
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…because it makes your live easier!
Check out what they are saying:
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Lyndsey M. Krutein, Purchasing Manager
MFactor - San Carlos, California
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Ever wonder why ConventionPlanit.com is so planner-friendly? The site was designed by meeting planners like you!
The meeting planners on our Advisory Council have given us valued input on how to better serve your needs - because the site is for you.
Read more about Barry Zidel, our newest addition to the Advisory Council - or contact us to become an advisor.
Planner feedback is always valued…
Emailing or posting suggestions and ideas is encouraged.