Re: Question regarding preferences for hotel negotiations

[Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>]

Wouldn't the lower room rate be something negotiated at start, i.e. fixed?

Ballroom rate, on the other hand, could be negotiated on a sliding scale,
i.e. beyond 150 room nights it's only $500 or free or something.

Similar to that would be free rooms, i.e. for every N bookings over X we 
get a free room night paid.

It would seem that those two are in different categories for ability to 
negotiate.

My initial thought would be to go for the ballroom or free room night
comps if possible.  Again, thinking in terms of the "cheap path", those
following the cheap path are likely to find ways to double up or stay at a
nearby motel 6.  There is an option for them.  And if the conference reg 
is only $49, they're set.

  - Erik

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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