Meeting Planner Careers

Have you ever thought about your company’s ethics? Every company should have a policy and procedure manual that provides the company with a moral compass.

What will you do if your next host city is in the middle of a drought? Will you bring the situation to the attention of the conference goers and ask them to abide by the city’s water restrictions or simply ignore the issue since your group will be in and out of the city in a matter of a few days?

The current economy is still tough and it’s more important than ever to negotiate the best vendor and hotel prices available. If a hotel refuses to give a lower rate for your group, will you threaten to pull out altogether as a bluff? Do you consider this an ethical problem or just a way of doing business? If the hotel calls your bluff and you relocate, you may well have to pay cancellation fees as well as bear the burden of a tarnished reputation.

A perennial ethical dilemma is the familiarization (FAM) trip. Would you accept an all expense paid trip to a location that you will never use? Would you use a FAM as a vacation with your spouse and children?

A well-defined company protocol helps meeting planners face ethical challenges and stay within the law as well as protect their reputation. It may not cover every situation, but it provides a framework for new ethical challenges.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. That’s what the old folks used to tell us as we were coming up. Like many of our grandparent’s old sayings, this one is right on the mark. Event planners need to consider the down time activities in order to make business meetings the most productive possible.

It doesn’t matter how many people gather for a seminar or conference, they are all going to need some time to de-stress. At the Claremont Resort and Spa attendees can take advantage of a number of physical activities and spa treatments to revitalize body and soul. Imagine how refreshed conference goers would be with a fitness break sandwiched in between sessions. A quick dip in the pool or a bit of yoga could give them a new perspective on the meetings.

The Claremont is located 12 miles from downtown San Francisco in the Berkeley Hills. This makes it far enough away to keep everyone’s mind on business, but not so far away that the thrills of San Francisco aren’t readily available.

Your clients don’t have to travel to downtown San Francisco to have a good meal or indulge in an adult beverage. The Four Diamond Jordan’s and the Paragon Bar and Café are located under the Claremont’s roof. The Claremont’s Real Deal Incentive package could be just what your next conference needs.