Discover Resorts
• The perfect business tool for cultivating relationships • Why choose a resort for your next meeting • Recreational opportunities are abundant at resorts
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o matter the purpose of a meeting, planners are al- ways looking to achieve success. When a meeting ends, attendees, planners and hosting organizations
should feel that their time, money, resources and efforts were well spent. Choosing a resort for your next meeting can assist in achiev- ing success for all stakeholders involved.
Venue Selection
There are many factors to consider when planning. An impor-
tant factor to remember is determining the focus for your meeting. After that, determine if your venue will yield the desired outcome and if it will meet your unique demands. Resorts can generate these results in a distinctive and memorable way. Cost is a determining factor for location, as planners and hosting organizations desire the most bang for their buck. There is, howev- er, a more intrinsic motivation for choosing a location – all-around value. Consider the benefi ts gained when choosing a resort. Rec- reation, housing, food and meeting space are all in one location. Transportation costs are drastically reduced. A friendly resort staff looks out for the best interest of the event and its attendees and are
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knowledgeable about their resort. Among numerous other benefi ts, the amenities available are truly unique and inspire attendees to work together, get creative and relax. Relationship building is rarely the only focus of your meeting or
event; however improving relationships is by far one of the most valuable outcomes. Whatever the purpose of the meeting, look for an environment
that cultivates relationships. Resorts provide the perfect blend of crucial elements to make it happen. Although you will always fi nd typical amenities available for your group at a regular meeting lo- cation, it is often what isn’t available at these locales that resorts more than make up for in their overall value. Bob Dunn, owner of the Red Crown Lodge, WI, describes the environment at their lodge as one in tune with team and relation- ship building as no TVs and telephones are available to keep guests in their rooms. Whether a resort is small and rustic or spread out and stately, a
resort setting provides the perfect combination of social interaction coupled with business amenities to inspire your group. At resorts
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