convention sites (campuses)

[Farrell]

Regarding the exhibit hall at a university - fortunately most universities have a gymnasium! Or two or three or four - many of them are huge!

It should also be pointed out that in years past, using a college in this role was a bit of a curiosity. My wife went to a meeting planners convention in Washington DC recently and she said there were two full isles in the exhibit hall with nothing but college campuses vying for convention business. They are fully immersed in this stuff now, and are well prepared (at least some of them) to provide top-notch services and accommodations. And talk about nice accommodations: some small colleges specialize in real high-end corporate retreat-type stuff for groups where price is not the main issue!

I should think serious consideration of PTG convention on a college campus would be a good idea.

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Servinsky" <tompiano@gate.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2002 8:16 AM
Subject: RE: convention sites (campuses)


> The idea of using vacant college campuses (during the summer season)
> deserves consideration. Personally, the concept works extremely well for me.
> Many music schools already have suitable soundproofed rooms, auditoriums,
> and most of the amenities.  The only problem I see is viable space for the
> exhibit hall. That requires the unique huge open spaces that traditional
> convention facilities usually provide.
> Traditionally  the idea of being spoiled with wonderful hotel amenities, and
> yes, a touch of glitz thrown in, has steered the PTG towards keeping those
> perks close at hand. However, with the current obnoxious adopted attitude
> Hyatt Regency seems to be coping these days, it might be time to start
> turning this large ship in a different direction. I argue with those who
> feel the Hyatt approach is the only alternative. And I argue that we should
> be solely concerned with "punitive" actions.  PTG represents a lot of buying
> power to the convention providers and we should use it wisely. Somewhere in
> this equation, PTG has take a stance against the Hyatt Regency types and
> take control over this situation.
> Tom Servinsky, RPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
> Of Clair Dunn
> Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2002 7:11 AM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: convention sites (campuses)
> 
> 
> Susan K. and all convention organizers out there--
> 
> Wow - a great idea -- college campuses. Cut down on expenses, and if
> we choose universities noted for music programs, lots of pianos on
> the spot. Cheaper lodgings. Bookstores within easy reach.
> My first vote goes to Banff -- can anyone think of a more
> spectacular place for a PTG convention?!!!!
> I'll trade a ritzy, overpriced hotel for breakfast in the Rockies
> any day. And we can get there by train!
> Cheers,
> Clair
> 
> 
> Clair's Piano Service
> http://www.vt2000.com/cps/
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