- How do I qualify to attend the Elite Meetings Alliance?
- Who will be attending the Elite Meetings Alliance?
- Is there a cost associated with attending the Elite Meetings Alliance?
- When and where should I plan on arriving/departing?
- Are there any special airline fares?
- Will there be transportation from the airport?
- May I bring a guest?
- May I extend my stay or arrive early?
- How many one-on-one appointments am I required to schedule and attend?
- What should I wear?
- 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.
Qualifications: Do you meet one or more of the following criteria?
- Are you a meeting decision maker?
- Do you book an average room night of $200 or more per night?
- Do you book groups of 10 or more?
- Do you book multiple events per year?
HOTELIERS: Your property must be located in the eastern United States (in Texas, east of Dallas), or in eastern Canada, the Caribbean, or Europe. 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, the Caribbean, and Europe.
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 and where should I plan on arriving/departing?
If arriving by plane, you may fly in to either Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) or Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). You should plan to arrive in Boca Raton, Florida prior to 3:00pm on Sunday, September 13, 2009, to attend the welcome ceremonies and reception, and depart no earlier than 6:00pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, to attend the closing luncheon.
5) Are there any special airline fares?
For information about special airline fares, please contact the EMA Team at EMATeam@EliteMeetings.com.
6) Will there be transportation from the airport?
Yes, complimentary transportation will be provided from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) or Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). 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 the EMA Team at EMATeam@EliteMeetings.com once your flights are confirmed.
7) May I bring a guest?
We suggest that you and a guest enjoy Boca Raton and Florida 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 arrive early or extend my stay?* (applicable to meeting planners only)
The Boca Beach Club at Boca Raton Resort & Club will be offering up to two nights, pre- and post-, subject to availability. If you would like to arrive early, please contact the EMA Team at EMATeam@EliteMeetings.com or (805) 879-4485.
* 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 16 appointments. You will be notified via e-mail once the appointment scheduler is open.
10) What should I wear?
A combination of Resort Casual and Business Casual attire is recommended. The weather will most likely be warm. Average weather for Boca Raton in September is 80 degrees, with highs in the low 90s and nighttime lows in the 70s.
Any themed evenings will be announced a month prior to the event.
11) What if I have additional questions?
If you should have any additional questions please do not hesitate to contact the Elite Meetings Alliance Team at EMATeam@EliteMeetings.com or (805) 879-4485.
