one that benefits her company and client, but that also is fair and serves the proper rate for hotel or supplier.


“I don’t begrudge venues their profit,” states Ruby. “I want a mutually satisfying contract, great communication, and hon- esty on all sides. Honesty and integrity are important to me. If my group really cannot be next to a social event due to noise levels, please don’t downplay it. I also need to know if the cheerleading convention, for example, will be utilizing sleeping rooms on the same floor or floors where my group will be staying."


According to Michael Levine, director of sales


for Kalahari Resorts and


Conventions in the Pocono Mountains, PA, "The pros of a short lead time are that it forces efficiency and creativity, which can be a benefit to the end result. The biggest challenges are likely venue and vendor availability. At Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, we have 39 flexible meeting spaces, four ballrooms and more that can be configured to accom- modate groups of all sizes.”


“We also offer a full team of meeting and convention professionals to support every event,” he continues. “Our veteran sales and catering team ensures a per- fectly planned event and the operations team assists with the execution of a flaw- less event - no matter your lead time."


Kalahari Resorts have assisted more 22,000 groups and event planners, some with 12-18 month planning cycles and some with only 30-, 60- or 90-day turn- arounds.


“We understand the importance of com- mitting to timelines and delivering a suc- cessful event,” explains Levine. “Kalahari offers the space, logistical support and technology that are essential for group events.”


Kalahari boasts outdoor event venues; meeting space all on one level; a dedi- cated conference services manager; a dedicated convention center loading dock; large grade level access to its main


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THE ROLAND E. POWELL CONVENTION CENTER


Mid-Atlantic­EvEnts Magazine 47


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