Contracting Concessions
After the completion of the site selection process, contracts must be written for the space required. Below are some key factors when negotiating a contract.
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Rates & Pricing
- Sleeping rooms at prevailing government rates
- Shoulder rates
- Housing rebates
- Commission
- Telephone surcharge
Discounts & Complimentary Offerings
- Discounted staff rooms
- Suite or Club Floor upgrades at group rate
- Complimentary/Discounted hospitality suites
- Complimentary meeting room or sleeping room for pre-planning purpose (prior to conference date)
- Complimentary/discount food & beverage functions
- Complimentary/discounted parking
- Discount on published banquet menus
- Discount on published AV prices
- Complimentary entry to health/fitness club
- Complimentary microphones in meeting rooms
- Complimentary power strips
- Complimentary phone and outside phone line at registration desk
- Complimentary 800 number phone calls/local calls
- Complimentary/Discounted wireless internet in guest rooms
- Complimentary/Discounted wireless internet in meeting rooms
- Waived resort fee
Amenities
- VIP in-room amenities
- Late check out for VIPs and staff
- VIP transportation
Meeting & Exhibit Space
In consideration of F&B minimum and room block, meeting & exhibit space should be offered complimentary.
Policies
- Cancellation clause
- Cut off date for room block
Points
- Double meeting points
Several standard hotel contacts have been negotiated with major North American chains. Please note that contracts valued over US $25,000 must be forwarded to IEEE for review & execution. All others will be reviewed upon request.
- Download the Contracting Concessions Quick Guide (PDF, 286 KB)
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