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Why you should engage my Team to help you in the meeting planning processTRANSCRIPT
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Presented by•Bob Dees Vice President/Team Director
Why ConferenceDirect
The difference
Bob Dees, Vice President/Team Director
30 Year Senior Hotel Sales and Marketing Executive Extensive Knowledge of global destination and hotel venues Provides in-depth experience in contract negotiations Frontline awareness of industry trends, news and products Very dedicated and committed to save time and money for our customers
“ConferenceDirect has built its Brand as the Leader in outsourced meeting solutions through the value we provide to our customers and the relationships we maintain with our Partners. We do this through our Associates whom are proven leaders in the Hospitality Industry.”
About Bob Dees
Services Provided
Because we book thousands of events worldwide each year, we’ve built solid international industry relationships. These associations are most beneficial when it comes time to negotiate. And because hotels compensate us directly, there is no cost to you for these services.
Single Point of Contact Site Inspection Assistance Comprehensive Analysis Savvy Negotiators Worldwide Representation Extensive Product Knowledge
Site Selection & Contract Negotiation
Conference Management
Conference management is about effective planning, and analyzing the meeting environment in order to make sure it is appropriate for your event. At ConferenceDirect, our approach to conference management is simple…we strive to exceed our customer's goals.
Audiovisual Coordination & Price Negotiation Coordinating Destination Management Details Food & Beverage Coordination & Price Negotiation On-site Logistics Arranging Speakers Exhibit Management
Housing Management
Our team is here to help you meet your mark at each hotel with effective room block management. We will develop a strategy to fit your individual needs. Real-time, accurate reporting puts you at ease that there will be no surprises. Let us help you reduce slippage and avoid attrition by connecting Housing with Registration.
Dedicated Managers Electronic Transfers Onsite Audits Accurate Reporting Registration Linked with Housing
Create a first-class impression with your attendees through a quality registration experience. ConferenceDirect knows the right technology to make your meeting’s attendee management simple and flexible. From standard registrations to 100% customized attendee management software, we’re here for you.
Knowledgeable Staff Attendee Communication Online Financial Processing Customized Software
Registration Services
1. Pre-negotiated Standardized Contracts
2. Cost Savings Reports
3. Extensive Buying Intelligence
4. Broad Range of Hotel Brands
5. Comprehensive Site Selection Analysis
6. Customer History Form
ConferenceDirect Difference
Vast Industry Experience
Your conference or meeting is way too important to leave anything to chance. When you work with ConferenceDirect, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes with partnering with highly seasoned professionals.
Experienced Management Team Brian D. Stevens, President & CEO Brian Richey, Executive Vice President Jerry Horan, COO Dave Scypinski. Senior Vice President Bob Dees, CHSP, Vice President/Team Director Jason Bond, CMP, VP Conference Management Adam M. Briggs, Vice President Housing & Registration Jim VanDevender, Vice President Training & Development/Team Leader
Influential Advisory Board
315+ Professional Associates Average 10 Years Industry Experience On-going Training & Industry Education Well Connected Within the Industry
Strength in Numbers
Meeting News identified ConferenceDirect as one of the Top 10 Most Influential Companies in the industry. We’re constantly thinking of ways to leverage our buying power, experience and industry knowledge to deliver even more value to our customers.
8,100 MeetingsBooked in 2011
2,850,000 Room Nights Booked 2011
Room Nights Booked by Hotel Brand
Room Nights Booked by Hotel Brand - 2011
Corporate & Association Meetings Booked
ConferenceDirectCustomers
ConferenceDirect’s customers represent every industry and include both corporations and associations from around the globe. We work with groups of all sizes, helping them to arrange and manage events for 25 to 10,000, on a local, state, regional, national or international level.
ConferenceDirect Customer Testimonials
“We are dedicated to saving our customers time and money by providing the most technologically advanced and professional meeting planning services in the industry. Our goal is to exceed your expectations at every point of contact. We want to be your partner in success.”
Brian D. Stevens
“Although I have many years of meeting planning experience and could negotiate the contracts, IBWA unfortunately doesn’t have the kind of economic buying power that seems so critical these days when it comes to getting the best deals. Conference Direct does, as they book over 5,000 meetings a year. Bob has gotten some fabulous rates and concessions for us in Washington, DC, San Diego, Scottsdale, and now Miami – all tough markets. And he has saved me a tremendous amount of time. Money and time are two of the most valuable resources we’ve got – and he is saving both for me. Gotta love it.
International Bottled Water Association
My Customers Say it Best…In Their Own Words I
Meeting Planning Made Simple
Thank You!Bob Dees Vice President/Team Director
We Promise to Save You Time & Moneywww.conferencedirect.com