Re: Question regarding preferences for hotel negotiations

[Kathy Olson <kathy@thekrib.com>]

hmm, need to think on this one.  

k

On Thu, 8 Jan 2004, S. Hieber wrote:

> If GWAPA has to trade off between room service fees (use of
> ballroom, etc.) and roomnight rates for attendees, would
> you prefer that they tend toward lower room rates or a
> lower ballroom fee?
> 
> This is irrespective of whether they can negotiate a
> sliding scale for any costs based on total roomnights
> rented.
> 
> Personally, I think the lower roomnight rate would be to
> our advantage because it will promote attendance while a
> lower Ballroom fee will not. While a lower roomnight rate
> does not translate directly as money in AGA's pocket, with
> a good turnout, the ballroom fee will be covered *and* more
> folks will have the benefit of attending the convention.
> 
> But views differ. What's yours.
> 
> sh
> 
> 
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