TIP #2 QUESTIONS: *When do I need an annual room & space block review? *What annual information do I need to provide to the hotel? 1. PROTECT YOURSELF...
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**Guest Written by Timothy Arnold, CMP, CMM – Regional Vice President of HPN Global So Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City I had not been to Atlantic City for about 15 years. Upon arrival last weekend, I was very impressed with the transformation that has taken place there. No longer is it just pretending to be a rich man in a poor man’s shirt. The aurora is truly rising behind this solid meetings destination. With the recent opening of the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference...
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In order to book the city you want and your preferred dates, more and more groups are having to contract their hotels farther out. With this in mind, you should always protect your group with an Annual Guestroom and Meeting Space Review. That way all of your group room numbers and meeting space are blocked correctly. Check out my great TIPS below on how to PROTECT LONG-TERM CONTRACTS WITH AN ANNUAL GUESTROOM AND MEETING SPACE REVIEW 1. PROTECT YOURSELF...
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Savannah is a town one has to experience in person. Words and pictures fail to capture the true essence of this amazing historic city, although I will give it my best. It is the oldest city in Georgia, established in 1733, on the banks of the Savannah river. In the main historic district, there are over 20 huge squares, with massive oaks towering overhead, each tree festooned with Spanish moss. Walking through the historic district is really like taking a...
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Site Inspection report – Aruba provided by HPN Global – Timothy Arnold --- I have espoused many times that the Caribbean is one of the most amazing places in the world. My recent trip to Aruba to do site inspections further cemented my love for this amazing region. Aruba is a tiny island, it is about 20 miles long and six miles wide at its very widest point. Located about 18 miles north of Venezuela, and along with Bonaire and Curacao makes...
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Site Inspection report - Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun provided by HPN Global - Timothy Arnold Last week, I had the chance to visit Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun hotels, both in Connecticut. Very impressed by both hotels, although they are similar products, they are completely different. Lobby of the Fox Tower at Foxwoods Foxwoods is celebrating their 25th anniversary, and the hotel is amazing. The whole complex has about 2300 rooms spread over five areas, but the majority of the rooms are in the...
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One of the chief joys when traveling is visiting a world-class, historic city for the first time. That first time you set out to explore a metropolis, is like the morning after a snow fall. The virgin snow stretches out as far as the eye can see, just awaiting your footprints and the mark you will make. That promise of adventure and wonder is one of the best feelings in the world. Of course, the tired satisfaction of coming back...
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