Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Why should I use a 3rd party for hotel site selection?
Many meeting planners come to me trying to weigh out the benefits of using a 3rd party to conduct their site selection. I know that many planners are worried about giving up perks, points and commissions and I understand these concerns, these are factors that you need to weigh out for yourself.
Let me shed some light on a few benefits, and address some concerns.
First of all, HelmsBriscoe is #1 in group bookings for every major hotel chain. We have access to special promotions, open rooms, and deals exclusive to our clients. When we submit an RFP on your behalf to a property, chances are, we have already sourced many other meetings to that property and they already know how we work. We have access to historical rates booked by our colleagues for that property and our requests are generally handled by someone who is on staff exclusively to handle HelmsBriscoe business. All of that negotiation and research frees up a great deal of our planners' time.
Contract negotiation is another added bonus to utilizing our services. Whether you are new in the game or an old pro, our 1,100 associates in 44 countries have the experience with your selected properties. We deploy dozens of risk aversion strategies to protect our clients' meetings.
Worried about attrition? HB can help! Because we are such a large team, we can usually find other clients to fill your open rooms and assist with attrition, this is another reason our hotel partners love working with us!
What about the little things? HB has negotiated with our partner properties to make sure you get your points, as well as still being able (and STRONGLY encouraged) to go on site visits and familiarization trips.
Still have doubts? There are no contracts with HelmsBriscoe, if you are thinking about trying us out, let me work with you on a quote for your next meeting. We can be as involved as you want us to be, and if you aren't ready to dive all of the way in, start with one meeting and we can move forward from there!
Email me for more information or fill out a simple information request form here:
Let me shed some light on a few benefits, and address some concerns.
First of all, HelmsBriscoe is #1 in group bookings for every major hotel chain. We have access to special promotions, open rooms, and deals exclusive to our clients. When we submit an RFP on your behalf to a property, chances are, we have already sourced many other meetings to that property and they already know how we work. We have access to historical rates booked by our colleagues for that property and our requests are generally handled by someone who is on staff exclusively to handle HelmsBriscoe business. All of that negotiation and research frees up a great deal of our planners' time.
Contract negotiation is another added bonus to utilizing our services. Whether you are new in the game or an old pro, our 1,100 associates in 44 countries have the experience with your selected properties. We deploy dozens of risk aversion strategies to protect our clients' meetings.
Worried about attrition? HB can help! Because we are such a large team, we can usually find other clients to fill your open rooms and assist with attrition, this is another reason our hotel partners love working with us!
What about the little things? HB has negotiated with our partner properties to make sure you get your points, as well as still being able (and STRONGLY encouraged) to go on site visits and familiarization trips.
Still have doubts? There are no contracts with HelmsBriscoe, if you are thinking about trying us out, let me work with you on a quote for your next meeting. We can be as involved as you want us to be, and if you aren't ready to dive all of the way in, start with one meeting and we can move forward from there!
Email me for more information or fill out a simple information request form here:
It's time to plan your Master's event! And the clock is TICKING!
April may seem far away for many of you, but for those in the know, it's actually quite late to plan for the Master's Tournament in Augusta.
This year, the Master's Tournament will be held April 6-12, 2009.
HelmsBriscoe can assist your group, and I can even coordinate tickets, VIP passes, all the way to trophy room passes, but you have to plan NOW!
My company specializes in booking 10 or more rooms, and through the wonderful and amazing contacts I developed through years in golf travel, I can work with you on customizing your trip. There's no better reward for your clients and employees than a stroll across the grounds at Augusta National during the world's classiest golf event. If you have never been, it is an amazing experience, tantamount to the Olympics or the Superbowl. The atmosphere is unlike any other and tickets are not sold to the general public. Rooms are often sold out up to a year in advance, however, being the global leader in hotel site selection, we have access to the inventory that may not be available to the public.
Email me today for more information on planning your event at this year's (or next year's) Master's Tournament in Augusta, GA.
This year, the Master's Tournament will be held April 6-12, 2009.
HelmsBriscoe can assist your group, and I can even coordinate tickets, VIP passes, all the way to trophy room passes, but you have to plan NOW!
My company specializes in booking 10 or more rooms, and through the wonderful and amazing contacts I developed through years in golf travel, I can work with you on customizing your trip. There's no better reward for your clients and employees than a stroll across the grounds at Augusta National during the world's classiest golf event. If you have never been, it is an amazing experience, tantamount to the Olympics or the Superbowl. The atmosphere is unlike any other and tickets are not sold to the general public. Rooms are often sold out up to a year in advance, however, being the global leader in hotel site selection, we have access to the inventory that may not be available to the public.
Email me today for more information on planning your event at this year's (or next year's) Master's Tournament in Augusta, GA.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Let HelmsBriscoe book your Superbowl Group!
How about trying out the global leader in hotel site selection to find rooms for your group for this year's Superbowl! Being a resident of South Florida, I like to consider myself an expert on the best solution for your group, not only for the Superbowl but for any event you may be planning needing 10 or more hotel rooms! Contact me today, rooms are going fast and time is running out! I will do my very best to utilize all of the tools and contacts available to make your Superbowl event a rousing success!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
A Luxurious Option for your meeting in South Florida, The Seagate Hotel and Spa
This is a property I previewed prior to their grand opening, and now they are in full swing and ready to take on your meetings and events! Delray Beach is a wonderful destination, close to both the West Palm Beach Airport and not a long trip from Fort Lauderdale. This property is ideal for incentives, board meetings, destination weddings and more!
The Seagate is a member of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts network, with good reason! This upscale, luxury boutique hotel is a gem set in beautiful Delray Beach. The beauty of the beach is partnered with a charming Florida village offering multiple activities, dining choices and shopping galore. Your participants will find plenty to do as well as lots of on site benefits, including a state-of-the-art fitness center and an amazing spa.
The Beach Club is another great advantage, just hop on the complimentary trolley from the hotel and you are transported to a private beachfront retreat, with a fabulous restaurant, swimming pool and a private beach.
A breakdown of the meeting space:
- Meeting Rooms - 3
- Total Square Footage - 2292
- Guest Rooms - 162
- Maximum Group Block - 100
- Theater Capacity - 90
- Reception Capacity - 190
- Banquet Capacity - 100
- U-Shape Capacity - 25
- Classroom Capacity - 70
Dining at the Seagate is a culinary delight, the main restaurant, The Atlantic Grille, has become a local favorite, offering seafood, steaks, pasta and salads along with an extensive wine list.
Patrons are fascinated by the jellyfish aquarium behind the bar, always a great conversation piece.
A Sneak Peek at the Presidential Suite:
All of the rooms at the Seagate Hotel and Spa are luxurious, amenities include:
- 42" Flat Screen TV's with DVD players
- Robes and Slippers
- High Speed Wireless and Wired Internet Access
- In Room Gourmet refreshment center and Keurig Coffee Maker
- Microwave
- Personal in-room safe
- iHome docking stations
- Luxury Egyptian cotton linens
- Generous bathtubs, walk-in glass enclosed showers
- Lighted Makeup Mirrors
Lovely Sitting Room
Fully Appointed Kitchen
Dining Room
Bedroom
Balcony off of Presidential Suite
Ready to book your meeting or event at the Seagate? Fill out the following form and I will contact you with more information.
Email me here
Email the Seagate Hotel directly here (and be sure to tell them where you heard about em!)
Friday, January 8, 2010
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