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Getting Delegates To Book Inside The Hotel Room Block

Getting Delegates to Book Inside the Hotel Room Block

  • December 13, 2015
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With Expedia, AirBnB and room block piracy distracting our delegates from the benefits of staying at the host hotel for your conference, meeting planners are facing attrition risks and financial penalties, as well as losing out on the ROI gained…

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Hotel of the Month October 2015 – Four Seasons Las Vegas

  • October 11, 2015
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With a city like Vegas, there could be a number of “Hotels of the Month”, but for the travel snob in me, there’s nothing quite like the Four Seasons Las Vegas.  It’s the Vegas hotel for those who don’t want…

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Hotel Focus – September 2015 – San Francisco Marriott Marquis

  • September 14, 2015
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  This year’s MPI World Education Congress took place in beautiful San Francisco, where a number of high-end hotels served as host to the thousands of delegates.  I had the privilege of staying at the famous Marriott Marquis, known for…

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Hotel Focus, August 2015 – Prestige Sooke, BC

  • August 14, 2015
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 Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke, BC This summer my family and I travelled the West Coast of Canada, including the quaint little community of Sooke BC (a mere 45 minutes from downtown Victoria).  We were fortunate to stay in this…

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Hotel Focus, June 2015 – The Landmark, London UK

  • June 12, 2015
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Another hotel I visited on my recent trip to London was the stunning Landmark Hotel.  Talk about complete opulence and luxury!!!  Every little detail in the guest room was luxurious and retreat-like. Located across the street from Marylebone underground station,…

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Hotel Focus, May 2015 – The Grove, London UK

  • May 15, 2015
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I had the absolute privilege of spending time in my favourite country this past spring.  My husband and I travelled to London UK, his first trip!  Boy, was he ever spoiled! We spent the first 2 nights at the beautiful…

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Hotel Focus, March 2015 – Westin Calgary

  • March 20, 2015
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If you’re looking at Calgary to host your next meeting, the Westin Calgary delivers an energy that is second to none! You may think “energy” is a strange word to use, but this hotel has so much going for it…

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Hotel Focus, February 2015 – Westin Kierland

  • February 22, 2015
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Last spring, our family went on a 3-week road trip throughout the US.  It was an epic trip, we saw so many amazing sights including some amazing hotels.  When travelling with children, it can sometimes be tough to find a…

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Hotel of the Month – Delta Edmonton South

  • November 2, 2014
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Our HelmsBriscoe Canadian Prairies team held their October team meeting at this newly renovated south Edmonton hotel.  Delta’s from coast-to-coast are renovating their guest rooms to include amenities that every traveller can surely appreciate.  Spacious luggage racks, great use of…

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Hotel of the Month – January 2014 – Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton

  • January 10, 2014
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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald – www.fairmont.com/macdonald-edmonton Our HelmsBriscoe Canadian Prairies team held their October team meeting at this fantastic downtown Edmonton hotel.  The iconic perception of the Fairmont brand is celebrated throughout the property!  The guest rooms are ample in space, beautifully…

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