{"id":289,"date":"2024-04-09T12:50:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T12:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=289"},"modified":"2024-04-09T12:50:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T12:50:14","slug":"benefits-of-hosting-a-winter-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/benefits-of-hosting-a-winter-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"BENEFITS OF HOSTING A WINTER MEETING"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c369aed790\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c369aed790\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/benefits-of-hosting-a-winter-meeting\/#Hosting_a_Winter_Meeting_Will_Make_You_Look_like_a_Budget_Superstar\" title=\"Hosting a Winter Meeting Will Make You Look like a Budget Superstar\">Hosting a Winter Meeting Will Make You Look like a Budget Superstar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/benefits-of-hosting-a-winter-meeting\/#Group_Activities_for_Winter_Meetings\" title=\"Group Activities for Winter Meetings\">Group Activities for Winter Meetings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/benefits-of-hosting-a-winter-meeting\/#If_youre_planning_a_winter_meeting_why_not_consider_a_northern_city_This_time_of_year_offers_a_meeting_planner_an_opportunity_to_plan_a_champagne_meeting_on_a_beer_budget\" title=\"If you\u2019re planning a winter meeting, why not consider a northern city. This time of year offers a meeting planner an opportunity to plan a champagne meeting on a beer budget.\">If you\u2019re planning a winter meeting, why not consider a northern city. This time of year offers a meeting planner an opportunity to plan a champagne meeting on a beer budget.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>As us northerners settle in for a cold January, many of us are wondering if we\u2019ll ever be outdoors again. You\u2019d think we\u2019d be used to this by now. When you think of a meeting or a conference in winter, often it\u2019s the southern destinations that come to mind. And for good reason. It\u2019s warm! However, you may be surprised to know that there are many benefits to hosting a Winter meeting in a northern city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to take away from the benefits of warmer winter cities: after all, who can argue with an 85\u00b0 January day. But it\u2019s also important to remember that northern cities are fully equipped to handle winter conditions. Contrary to popular belief, and my own thoughts about winter, there are many positive aspects to chilly January days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hosting_a_Winter_Meeting_Will_Make_You_Look_like_a_Budget_Superstar\"><\/span>Hosting a Winter Meeting Will Make You Look like a Budget Superstar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few ways that a meeting planner can deliver an outstanding winter program and save on the budget at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hotels.<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s no secret that hotel occupancies are at their lowest during the winter months (in the northern climate). This provides the meeting planner an opportunity to negotiate with a four or five star hotel where otherwise, say July or August, he or she may have had to negotiate with a three-star property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>You may also be interested in:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201027234503\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/put-next-holiday-ice-ice-hotel-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Put Your Next Holiday on Ice: An Ice Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meeting Facilities.&nbsp;<\/strong>Like hotels, convention centers are also quiet at this time of year. A meeting planner will have much more bargaining power for room rates, food and beverage etc. Off-Site venues (museums, galleries etc.) are also quiet and, therefore, the meeting planner has the upper hand when negotiating rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transportation.&nbsp;<\/strong>With the exception of school breaks, airlines are willing to negotiate with groups to fill their seats. Tip \u2013 it is important to have a contingency plan in place for winter travel. Often a winter storm can occur without much warning. Obtaining a local transportation company, one that\u2019s used to dealing with winter travel, will definitely be an asset to a meeting planner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_Activities_for_Winter_Meetings\"><\/span>Group Activities for Winter Meetings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally most winter days are very pleasant. The air is crisp and clean. Group activities should be designed to embrace the season. Here are a few suggestions of winter activities for groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sporting Events.&nbsp;<\/strong>Hockey, basketball and lacrosse are all in full swing during the winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sleigh Rides\/Tubing.&nbsp;<\/strong>Something that\u2019s fun for the whole group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skiing\/Ice-Skating\/Snowshoeing.<\/strong>&nbsp;Outdoor winter activities don\u2019t have to be for professionals. For example, skiing isn\u2019t your cup of tea, strap on a pair of snowshoes and take an invigorating walk. You\u2019ll be surprised how much fun snowshoeing is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Museums\/Galleries.&nbsp;<\/strong>Often there are traveling exhibits during the winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_youre_planning_a_winter_meeting_why_not_consider_a_northern_city_This_time_of_year_offers_a_meeting_planner_an_opportunity_to_plan_a_champagne_meeting_on_a_beer_budget\"><\/span>If you\u2019re planning a winter meeting, why not consider a northern city. This time of year offers a meeting planner an opportunity to plan a champagne meeting on a beer budget.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201027234503\/https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/benefits-hosting-winter-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As us northerners settle in for a cold January, many of us are wondering if we\u2019ll ever be outdoors again. You\u2019d think we\u2019d be used to this by now. 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