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"With other tradeshows there are large amounts of meeting planners present, but not all of them qualify as a good fit for our resort. The Resort and Great Hotels Summit takes the work and frustration out for the planner and sales manager by setting up one-on-one appointments that the meeting planner chooses. The RGH Summit it is all about quality, not quantity. This is one of the best shows I have ever attended as I left with several RFP’s in hand and will be sure to come back next year."
Tracy Wombwell, Sales Manager, Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina

"I have been attending trade shows, conferences and just about every function our industry requires for 8 years and the RGH Private Meeting Summit has been the best by far. This was the first time I have participated in the RGH program and the most productive. The one–on-one meetings with the pre-qualified meeting planners allowed for me to cut to the chase and discuss my property with those who have a genuine interest.
Thanks again for covering my appointment with Laura Arciszewski with First Line Mortgages. We were in communications via email and she has 3 possible groups for 2008!!! This was one of several leads I received while at the private meeting summit.
My thanks to everyone at Resorts & Great Hotels for doing such a fine job in pulling this all together for making this meeting such a success. Above it all, you are all a great team and it shows! "

Ann Barbieri, Senior Sales Manager, Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs

"Just wanted to say a giant thank-you for all your hard work in bringing the Summit to Toronto. I know it wasn’t easy and you had loads of challenges, however, from our perspective the behind the scenes organization you provided to us was faultless.
Together, I think we shone a bright light on both the King Edward & Toronto and we are forever grateful for the opportunity you provided us.
I really wish you all the very best and hope to see you all soon & once again a GIANT Thank you to you all!"

Robbie Bishop, Area Director of Sales & Marketing, Le Royal Meridien King Edward

"I'm glad I took the time to attend the Summit at the Deerhurst Resort. I found the event to be very productive with a good mix of customers. The improvements from the past event in Lake Las Vegas were noticed by all. I feel R&GH is back on track and I would support Hyatt participating in the future."
Robert Purdy, Executive Director of Sales - Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation

"I love the fact that Resort & Great Hotels doesn’t only promote the one-on-one appointments as the time to discuss business, but encourages networking through their breakfast, luncheons and evening events as another creative one-on-one “appointment” – it is up to us the suppliers to take advantage of all one-on-one face time we get i.e. Welcome Reception, bus ride, all meal functions, workshops and activities. Thank you Resort & Great Hotels for allowing me to meet over 40 new planners and come away with 6 solid leads."
Carlos Murillo, Sales Manager, Pechanga Resort & Casino

"Great event, the time was well spent building and continuing relationships with past clients and also getting acquainted with and meeting new clients."
Noel Mateo, National Sales Manager, Wynn Las Vegas

"Sundance booked over $50,000 of room nights as a result of our first Private Meetings Summit. We also received over 7 qualified leads from the most recent Summit that we are still following up with. The format of the event and the quality of planners fits well with our business."
Chad Linebaugh, Co-General Manager, Sundance Resort

"I want to tell you that your Summit is the first event since 9/11 that I feel is truly innovative and addresses the need for our industry to do business differently. Your Summit is first-class as is your organization and publication. It was an absolute pleasure to be involved. I look forward to working together again in the future."
Horst Schulze, President & CEO, West Paces Hotel Group LLC.

"In my 18 years in this business, I can honestly say that this event is the best I've been to. The Summit was extremely well organized by Resorts & Great Hotels and the quality of the whole event was exceptional. I would be very, very surprised if I am not able to secure at least five new programs for my resort as a result. Every appointment was exceptional."
Robert Purdy, Executive Director of Sales- Resorts, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

"Your Summit was incredibly productive. I walked away with fantastic leads, contacts and RFP's. It was really an outstanding event in all respects. I attend two or three events a month and this was the very best event I have attended related to the meetings market."
Joyce Wood, Director of Sales, JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Spa and Golf

"This show was tremendous for us. Much better than we could have hoped. I was booked solid for two straight days with meetings with planners who were very qualified and really wanted to talk to us. I have over a dozen really solid leads. We're delighted."
Bob Wentworth, Director of Sales and Marketing, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach