Same Budget, Double the Attendees
Fortune 100 Food/Consumer Products company
Challenge: In 2008, Meetings & Incentives had to work within a tight budget to create an incentive program "trip of a lifetime" for 40 couples. In 2009, the client doubled the number of couples however the budget remained the same.
Solution: Since this was a repeat program, the Meetings & Incentives team used their expertise and knowledge of the meeting components to creatively negotiate with the hotel. The budget was presented at the beginning of the process, and the hotel was asked to create a package that fit within those parameters.
Result: Because of the negotiations and consultation provided, Meetings & Incentives met the client's budgetary requirements. The program is occurring in December 2009, and further savings are expected.