"I was impressed by the event’s outstanding organization, programming, and high caliber of meeting planners, hoteliers and suppliers. I asked numerous attendees from both the hotel and planner sides if there were any similar events I should attend and each resoundingly said EMA is the best. I am a believer!"

"The EMA was an invaluable asset for me, my job, and my Association. It allowed me to save time AND money while at the same time getting much needed face time with the great people who represent the resorts and properties that my group enjoys utilizing."

"The Alliance was fantastic! I've come away with new contacts, great information on potential properties for my meetings, team-building ideas — and 5 additional pounds!"

"Each time I attend an Alliance I come away with new ideas and great information. Christie Hicks and Josh Grimes added new dimensions to the program and were excellent speakers. Your hoteliers were a pleasure to meet and had some exciting updates on their properties. The Broadmoor was spectacular and an outstanding host!!! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of an informative and enjoyable experience."

"Thanks again for including me in the Spring EMA and Planner Forum. Both were excellent for peer-to-peer exchange, information, and efficiency. I agree it was the “best EMA ever” — the amazing hospitality, your flawless planning/execution, and The Broadmoor experience cannot be beat."

"I have recommended this meeting to several corporate meeting planners and will continue to do so. It is the only professional meeting that I attend at this point."

"The thought and planning that goes into this event, from soup to nuts, is so far above and beyond what you experience in other similar events. The timing and the turn-key efficiency is the trademark of the Alliance."

"Top notch! A perfect opportunity to meet with so many hoteliers and peers! Your passion for the industry is reflected in the quality of this event."

"The most valuable part of coming to these is the ability to meet with so many properties in one trip, in one building. Very cost-efficient."

"What an incredible event; I think I’m still in shock. Within minutes of returning to my office yesterday I sent a two-page e-mail to my boss telling him what a stellar event that was and what an incredible learning experience."

"It's like conducting 14 site visits in a day and a half. All the meetings are extremely helpful, educational, and the 'speed dating' approach is a huge time saver for us."

"Great experience—so much better than trade shows where you never get one-on-one time with the properties. Plus the speakers and entertainment were incredible!"

"I came away from the Alliance with a wealth of information, not only from the meeting planners but also from the properties. On the flight home, I looked through Elite Meetings magazine and was blown away. It is truly a work of art; all the information is at your fingertips for all the topnotch properties."

"Just got back from the Ojai 2008 event and just wanted to let everyone know it was a wonderful experience. This was my first time attending this event and it won't be my last. The speakers were very motivating, provided valuable information, and just reinforced the reasons why I decided to become a meeting planner."

"The take-away from this meeting is huge! I've already incorporated two ideas into a show I'm planning in June that I learned while attending the Elite Meetings Alliance. I would recommend this to any meeting professional."

"This was my first meeting and WOW! I was very impressed and I loved the 'speed dating' concept of meeting with the property managers."

"The meeting was the perfect combination of educational content, networking with other planners, and hotel one-on-one appointments. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Thanks for a great conference."

"The event was extremely well run. The diverse array of properties enabled me to cover the spectrum of needs—from major conferences to incentive trips. Great use of my time!"

"I can't say enough great things about my Elite Meetings Alliance experience. The staff at Elite is beyond amazing and it is most impressive how every detail is handled so perfectly. I attended every part of it (as I did not want to miss any speakers, functions, etc.). My work schedule does not give me much time to do site inspections, meet with hotels doing sales calls, etc., and I rarely take the time to attend any meeting."

"The Elite Meetings team delivered a terrific program at the Broadmoor. The networking events were great and the quality of leads was even better. I received 10 opportunities for Desert Springs during the one-on-one appointments. We anticipate one booking worth 650 total room nights to confirm for Spring 2011. I look forward to attending Elite Meetings next year."

"Elite Meetings has been quite successful as a lead generator for us these past 6 months. Attendance (at the Elite Meetings Alliance) was amazing. I brought back 9 viable leads, 2 of them ready to contract within 30 days, plus many more contacts with future potential."

"We came home with 900+ possible room nights (all for 2010 – 4 legit leads) … this was our first effort with Elite … we have been duly impressed with our new partnership."

"I highly recommend this event for two reasons. #1 - The ROI is there! I had one-on-one appointments with 14 meeting planners, which resulted in a signed contract while at the event. Additionally, we received multiple leads for numerous meetings. #2 - The Elite Meetings staff were consummate professionals, treating us (hoteliers) with the same treatment typically only experienced by customers."

"I would like to thank you for your hard work and tireless efforts to ensure that I had a great conference and event. It exceeded all of my expectations, from a great level of customers to wonderful sessions and networking events. It was an action-packed agenda, which kept us all interfacing consistently. For now, I can tell you that I brought home 4,600 total room nights in viable leads and I do believe that more are yet to come."

"Well-done meeting. I was most impressed and will definitely push to keep this in the budget. I will also let my counterpart at the Liberty in Boston know they should be a part of this. I will probably end up with five or six signed groups by the time all is said and done."

"The best client/vendor event I have ever attended. Very qualified seasoned planners attended. Very professional, and we will attend again."

"It was great meeting qualified experienced planners with actual leads in hand for properties like mine."

"Impressive screening process for qualified planners. Best event I have ever attended. A great mix of education, networking, and fun!"

"First, I really enjoy the appointment format as the one-on-one time is invaluable. Second, the clients had a true interest in speaking with me and had potential business for my property. As a first-time attendee myself, I appreciate that the clients in attendance were end users rather than third parties, and in most cases, either decision makers or key influencers."

"One of the best events I have attended, the quality of the meeting planners is just what every hotelier expects."

"It was a pleasure meeting you and for a “first timer,” I think that it was an EXCELLENT SHOW!! I personally am suggesting to my resort that we become a regular attendee. I returned home with 5 potential leads. The clients were truly qualified and came to the meeting with business they were looking to book."

"Fabulous event with terrific ROI!"

"Our Elite Meetings Alliance partnership has been a tremendous way for Maui Jim Sunglasses to grow our corporate business. Because of our Elite Meetings Alliance relationship, we are always finding new buyers at their events — and our investment has already paid for itself many times over."