Participating hotels within the Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts,
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton and Embassy Suites Hotels brands are
part of Hilton Worldwide's Connect+ program, which provides a high level of event
expertise and planning support. Each Connect+ hotel is located in a destination city with
features including more than 450 guest rooms or more than 40,000 square feet of
meeting space.
"When planning large events, meetings and conventions, circumstances change often
and decisions need to be made quickly," said Joyce Inderbitzin, vice president, events
and catering, Americas, Hilton Worldwide. "getplanning enables our clients to exchange
information seamlessly and securely between all stakeholders in real-time."
getplanning features include:
Organized and detailed approach to planning with real-time communication
Document access from one centralized location (contracting, planning, on-site and
post-event archive)
Efficient dissemination of information with chronological organization
Single-click to planning assets (floor plans, menus, Passkey and more)
Ability to manage third-party vendors and activities
Reply to getplanning correspondence directly from own email inbox
Use of mobile devices on-site elevates the planner experience, including access to
daily pick-up reports, food and beverage and banquet checks, weather, etc.
Systematic approach to manage all customer meetings and events
this article talks about the merger between Sabre and Passkey in creating a new system for improved group reservations. this new technology benefits directly meeting planners and hotels by creating an automated system that communicate reservations directly to the property management system. some of the benefits include real-time reports and tracking, ability to maximize attendance and therefore revenue, greater efficiency, and direct communication.
