1. How do I qualify to attend the Elite Meetings Alliance?
2. Who will be attending the Elite Meetings Alliance?
3. Is there a cost associated with attending the Elite Meetings Alliance?
4. When should I plan on arriving/departing?
5. Are there any special airline fares?
6. Will there be transportation from the airport?
7. May I bring a guest?
8. May I extend my stay or arrive early?
9. How many one-on-one appointments am I required to schedule and attend?
10. What should I wear?
11. What if I have additional questions?

1) How do I qualify to attend the Elite Meetings Alliance?

PLANNERS: After we receive your registration, it will be reviewed for approval to attend the Elite Meetings Alliance. Upon verification of your booking history and future booking needs, you will be promptly notified of your acceptance.

HOTELIERS: Your property must be located in the eastern United States (in Texas, east of Dallas), or in eastern Canada, Mexico, or in the Caribbean or Atlantic islands. Your property must be Elite Certified by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board (EMAB). Contact Nikki Hathaway for more information at nhathaway@EliteMeetings.com or (805) 879-3940.

2) Who will be attending the Elite Meetings Alliance?

The Elite Meetings Alliance will be attended by an exclusive collection of North America's top corporate meeting and incentive planners along with hoteliers representing some of the most elite hotels and resorts in the eastern regions of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean and Atlantic islands.

3) Is there a cost associated with attending the Elite Meetings Alliance?
The Elite Meetings Alliance is a COMPLIMENTARY event for qualified corporate meeting planners (excluding airfare). Hotels and resorts interested in participating, please contact Nikki Hathaway at nhathaway@EliteMeetings.com or (805) 879-3940.

4) When should I plan on arriving/departing?
You should plan to arrive in Bolton Landing, New York prior to 5:00pm on Sunday, September 7, 2008, to attend the welcome ceremonies and reception, and depart no earlier than 6:00pm on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, to attend the closing luncheon.

5) Are there any special airline fares?
Yes, our partner, American Airlines has extended a special roundtrip fare of $275 (plus applicable taxes and fees). Please refer to Site 123 when making reservations. For more information, please contact Christine Lai at clai@EliteMeetings.com.

6) Will there be transportation from the airport?
Yes, complimentary transportation will be provided from the Albany (ALB) airport. Upon receipt of your arrival and departure information, we will schedule to have you greeted at baggage claim. Please make sure to either update your registration with your travel itinerary or e-mail your flight itinerary to Christine Lai at clai@EliteMeetings.com once your flights are confirmed.

7) May I bring a guest?
We suggest that you and a guest enjoy Bolton Landing and New York together before or after the Elite Meetings Alliance. For guests who would like to participate in F&B functions throughout the event (meals, after parties, etc.), there is a $350 guest fee.

8) May I extend my stay or arrive early?

PLANNERS: Yes, a limited number of complimentary rooms are available for pre/post event nights on a first-come, first-served basis.*

HOTELIERS: Yes, you will be allowed to add up to 2 additional post-nights at a discounted rate. When completing your registration, please indicate your preferred arrival and departure dates*.

* Please do not make travel arrangements without receiving confirmation of your requested check-in and check-out dates.

9) How many one-on-one appointments am I required to schedule and attend?
All attending planners are required to schedule a minimum of 14 appointments. You will be contacted to schedule your appointments.

10) What should I wear?
A combination of Resort Casual and Business Casual attire is recommended as the weather will most likely be quite moderate. Average weather for Bolton Landing in September is 75 degrees, with highs in the low 90s and nighttime lows in the 50s.

11) What if I have additional questions?
If you should have any additional questions please do not hesitate to contact Christine Lai at (805) 879-3928 or any other member of the Elite Meetings International team at (805) 730-1000.