If you're holding a meeting over several days in a hotel it's typical to ask for a "24-hour hold" so that whatever set-up you have stays in place overnight. From the hotel's point of view, that's often a missed opportunity if they can they can re-sell that space for an evening event and make more revenue.
A colleague told me a story recently where a hotel (which will remain nameless) wanted to charge her client $10,000 to keep their meeting room on a 24-hour hold. She was able to negotiate the charge away - of course! - but it's something to watch out for.
About Me
- Julie Epplett
- I've travelled, lived, and worked across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Today I happily call Toronto, Canada home. When I was a little girl I dreamed of being a hotel inspector (true story!) and in my current role with ConferenceDirect I get to assess the suitability of hotels on behalf of my clients for their meetings, events, and conferences - negotiating the best possible terms and conditions. I pride myself on being both a knowledgeable resource and a trusted partner in the meeting planning process. This blog is a fun way for me to share ideas, information, and experiences with clients, friends, colleagues, and industry partners. I'd love to hear what you think about anything you read here, and answer any questions you have about what I do. Cheers!
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