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International, Inc. Debuts EliteMeetings.com version 2.0
. New site release packs powerful, time-saving tools for planners to search, locate, and negotiate directly with luxury hotels |
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(SANTA BARBARA, CA; June 2008)—Corporate planners and luxury hoteliers who frequent EliteMeetings.com will find a dramatic new look, numerous new features, and enhanced functionality when they visit the Web site beginning June 16. Elite Meetings International's Web site—a comprehensive and complimentary research tool—now saves corporate, association, and incentive meeting planners even more time thanks to added features, easily navigated pages, and an enhanced Speed RFP tool. For Elite Meetings International CEO Kelly Foy, one new feature merits special recognition: Elite Meetings TV. The special "Elite Meetings Presents…" feature takes visitors on a 90-second virtual tour of the property hosted by a professional meeting planner. "We're pleased to roll out this new feature because it offers planners yet another way to make educated decisions about potential venues in a rich visual format." The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa and The Broadmoor represent the first properties to have an "Elite Meetings Presents…" video review, with many more properties coming soon.
“Our ultimate goal is to facilitate business relationships between hoteliers and meeting planners,” Foy says. “We think the site's many enhancements accomplish this by simplifying the communication process for both parties. The fact that nearly 900 users visit the site more than 200 times a month tells us that our site's content was already extremely valuable. But with the addition of exclusive, high-caliber features like Elite Meetings TV and the easiest RFP tool in the business, we expect that number to grow substantially." EliteMeetings.com was built as an unbiased research tool for planners seeking the best hotels or resorts for their group’s specific needs. Properties have not paid for their “Elite Certification,” nor do they pay to be listed on the site. Therefore, planners can feel comfortable that every property listed is one of the best in its respective location. Once planners have found one or more options for their upcoming groups, Elite’s Speed RFP system can easily submit online RFPs directly to each hotel or resort decision-maker. Once pricing has been received (typically within 24 hours), the planner may then negotiate directly with the hotel representative to ensure they receive the most accurate pricing for all components of their event.
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Elite Meetings International, Inc.
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