Best Conference & Events Venue

JUDGING – 100% WRITTEN SUBMISSION

*ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE AHA NATIONAL AWARDS

This category will be judged completely on a written submission of no more than 1,500 words, plus an accompanying appendix with documents and pictures where relevant. Should demonstrate excellence in hosting and delivering conferences and events during the qualifying period.

The written submission should address the essential elements listed here plus the following:

CATEGORY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

• Conference/function room facilities, inclusive range of meeting rooms (capacity), number of breakout rooms and proximity to restrooms
• Describe specifically your conference/function room facilities including storage and dressing rooms, staging, technical support, theming, dance floor, table settings, staffing
• Evidence of how your conference/function facilities are successfully and professionally marketed
• Example of comprehensive conference/function package(s) within appendix
• Food and beverage facilities and menus available within appendix
• Outline relevant training your staff are given appropriate to functions and events
• Photographs of the venue within appendix
• Give examples of successful conferences/events held at your hotel during the qualifying period, outline why these events were produced from a successful team perspective
• Outline the challenges your hotel faces in meeting and exceeding conference and event client expectations
• Provide testimonials and feedback