HTL 503 Lecture 10: HTL503 Lecture 10

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Course: HTL 503
• Professor: Judy Healy

Document Summary

Tools use the free resources available: convention visitors bureau (cvb) see lecture 3, national sales departments. Has bargaining power when dealing with properties. Can help secure space/accommodation within a specific hotel brand: site selection companies. Specialist in local venues and different hotel properties. Assist with organizing venue information, & negotiate contract for you. Save money and can help with road shows (secure space: familiarization trips. Excursions offered by suppliers to attract planners to become aware of their destination and experience its offerings. An active rfp and two hotel references from past contracted programs are required for participation (must qualify) All expenses are paid = flight, hotel room, f&b, transportation, etc. Trip directors: hired to execute your meeting, acts as onsite manager handling event details, allows you to do all the planning but stay at the office to work on other accounts. Critical path similar to checklist but has accountability: timeline. Identifies specific tasks, roles and responsibilities (when, how, who)