| Hotels and motels today offer so much more than | | | | Hotels/convention centers today not only provide the |
| just a place to lay your tired head. Whether it's an | | | | guestroom accommodations for everyone but you |
| event where your family is all coming into town for a | | | | want to find a facility with superior, well designed |
| reunion, a sales convention for your firm, or a state | | | | meeting rooms that fit the size of your group. You |
| sponsored pool and dart tournament you are | | | | want this work space to be comfortable and free |
| competing in, facilities today can accommodate your | | | | from distractions. The hotel will not only provide all |
| every need. | | | | meals right there in your meeting room space but |
| For the reunion, the hotel you end up with should | | | | also additional break foods and after meeting hors |
| start the planning with you by setting aside a block | | | | d'oeuvres, etc. |
| of rooms for your family (at a reduced group rate) | | | | Lastly, for recreational stays, like for those attending |
| and each relative can call in and reserve the space | | | | that pool or dart tournament, again, accommodations |
| they need. At the reduced rate, even those who live | | | | for all the participants are key. This group needs to |
| locally can stay at the hotel allowing them to socialize | | | | have a place to unwind, away from the competition. |
| more easily with those from out of town. Most | | | | Make sure you've chosen a hotel where the |
| hotels will provide you with a separate meeting area | | | | guestrooms have comfortable furnishings and a |
| where you can get together, have dinner served to | | | | stylish décor. Amenities like high-speed |
| you, and even have space for a band or other form | | | | internet, voice-mail, cable or satellite television, fitness |
| of entertainment that you've selected. | | | | rooms, newspaper deliveries, hair dryers, and coffee |
| Next, a representative from the family will work with | | | | makers name just some of the must-haves. It goes |
| someone in the dining area to select menus for your | | | | without saying that a ballroom or other large area is |
| event. It is usually recommended that you go with a | | | | needed to set up all the tables and boards needed |
| buffet style meal because of the expense and | | | | for the competitors to comfortably shoot and throw. |
| convenience. Usually the family can agree on chicken, | | | | If there are popular attractions around the hotel that |
| ham or even roast beef selections. And don't forget | | | | guests can meander out to see, this is just another |
| dessert! | | | | selling point for them. Seasonal goings on in the local |
| Next, let's take a look at companies holding their | | | | area can be a fun and unique way to get to know |
| annual meetings or sales conventions at a hotel. | | | | your host city. |