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3 0 COST SAVING TIPS IN 30 MINUTES . Tom Michalisko, CMP Experient, A Maritz Travel Company. Contract Negotiations. Flexible Meeting Dates. Book During Hotel’s Goal Periods. 1/50 Cumulative: Credit to Master. Complimentary Suites, Upgrades and Staff rooms. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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30 COST SAVING TIPSIN 30 MINUTES
Tom Michalisko, CMPExperient, A Maritz Travel
Company
Contract Negotiations
Flexible Meeting Dates
Book During Hotel’s Goal Periods
1/50 Cumulative:Credit to Master
Complimentary Suites, Upgrades
and Staffrooms
Reduced Rate or Comp Board & Planning
Meetings
No Fees for
Storage and Handling
Complimentary or Discounted Internet
Services
Pre-Planning
Know Your Labor Regulations
(Union Properties)
Limit Authorization on the
Master Account
Negotiate a Discount for Audio Visual
Provide Standard A/V to Speakers
E-Distribution of Meeting Materials
Food & Beverage
Negotiate Minimized Food & Beverage
Penalties
Negotiate Menu Pricing Guaranteed 6 Months in
Advance
Negotiate Complimentary Staff
Meals
Bartender and other labor Fees
Waived
A la Carte vs.
Per Person Menu Pricing
Cont. Breakfast, Breaks & Receptions
Order Non-Perishable Items on Consumption
(or carry over to next break)
Order Break Items in Bulk
Think Seasonal
No “On Consumption”
Beverages with Meals
Buffet Placement and Expensive Items
Water Coolers instead of Bottles
Beer & Wine Only Receptions
On-Site
Compare Rooms Outside Block for Credit
Proof and Sign all Banquet Checks
On-Site (Same day if possible)
Breakfast Guarantees:10% no show minimum
Inventory Refreshment Breaks and Bars In/Out
Don’t Announce Last Call on Bars
Bring Office Supply Kit
Questions and Answers
Contact:Tom Michalisko, CMP
Strategic Account ManagerExperient
