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Kelly Foy

What is SpeedRFP?

If you are interested in generating more complete and qualified group leads from your hotel’s website, then you really need to check out this SpeedRFP PowerPoint.

by Kelly Foy on November 21, 2011

EliteMeetings.com 4.0…Coming soon!

I’m honestly chomping at the bit to release EliteMeetings.com version 4.0, but the team convinced me that we should wait to launch the new site until its fine tuned and ready for prime time. While I agree we should not launch until all of the new enhancements are complete, I simply can’t wait that long to share the great new look and feel…let alone the time-saving new features incorporated into [...]

by Kelly Foy on November 15, 2011

SpeedRFP reaches 10,000 buyer members!

I’m very proud to share that the SpeedRFP buyer community reached member # 10,000 today. It is important to point out that to be qualified as a member, they must have submitted at least 1 RFP using the system. If you take in to consideration that each of these members likely plan multiple meetings and events on an annual basis, they represent millions of hotel guests each year. This active [...]

by Kelly Foy on November 3, 2011

See you at IMEX America!

The team is preparing to head to Las Vegas for the highly anticipated IMEX America, and we hope to see you there. If you plan to attend, drop by the Elite Meetings International booth (#1068) to get a sneak peak of EliteMeetings.com 4.0! In fact, you might even be able to provide a helping hand in developing some of its new features. After all, we built the site for you, [...]

by Kelly Foy on October 5, 2011

Atlantis minimally impacted from Hurricane Irene

Just received good news from the team at Kerzner, that all is well after Hurricane Irene. The resort is open for both meetings and leisure business. For more information, refer to their press release below: KERZNER INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES MINIMAL IMPACT FROM HURRICANE IRENE Resort is Operational and Open for Guest Arrivals PARADISE ISLAND, The Bahamas, August 26, 2011 – Atlantis is currently open and operational and will welcome new arrivals [...]

by Kelly Foy on August 26, 2011

The Power of Print? Don’t believe what you hear, its still in demand!

We recently announced that meeting planners will be able to pick up a copy of Elite Meetings magazine at major airport newsstands, and this week I received confirmation that our presence on airport newsstands is a huge success. In fact, we received a reorder today from Hudson News for Houston area airports, which indicates that Elite Meetings magazine is selling well. That was music to my ears! This news is [...]

by Kelly Foy on July 15, 2011

SpeedRFP…its Popping Up Everywhere!

I started out my day today wondering just how many hotels are now capable of receiving SpeedRFPs, and was very pleasantly surprised when I learned planners can now use SpeedRFP to submit eRFPs to nearly 3,000 hotels worldwide. It seems that every day we see a handful of new hotels and resort adopting this time-saving technology, and we see exponential growth on the horizon. Our objective when creating SpeedRFP was [...]

by Kelly Foy on June 21, 2011

Don’t let the media scare you, Memphis is open for business!

The recent media attention regarding the rising water levels of the Mississippi river spurred me to look a little further into the situation. As suspected, the media has totally blown the things out of proportion. While I appreciate receiving information from the news, their reporting “scare tactics” tend to do more harm than good to the affected areas. In an article in today’s Memphis Daily News, Doug Brown, GM of [...]

by Kelly Foy on May 12, 2011

SpeedRFP 1.0 is here! More Time-Saving Enhancements on the Horizon.

We have some great news for all of our SpeedRFP integration chain and independent hotel partners, as well as our 4,200+ (and growing) meeting planner members. Starting today, you’ll see some fantastic enhancements to the SpeedRFP system as we have released version 1.0. Here is a peak at the new features released today, and other great features coming in May. April Enhancements External Response System – This new feature allows [...]

by Kelly Foy on April 26, 2011

Forbes Travel Guide announces its Four- and Five-Star winners

Its that time of year when Forbes Travel Guide (formerly Mobil) announces it coveted Four- and Five-Star winners, and they did just that this Tuesday in a press release. There were just 54 winners of the Five-Star rating, and 167 received Four-Stars. Congratulations to each hotel! We are very proud to say that every single Four- and Five-Star hotel recipient in North America has also been given the Platinum or [...]

by Kelly Foy on November 16, 2010

Elite Meetings magazine – On Newsstands in 2011!

We are excited to let you know we’ve made a commitment to be front and center on newsstands throughout the USA and Canada in 2011. From airports we all know all too well, such as LAX, DFW and JFK, to high traffic train stations, such as Union or Penn Station, Elite Meetings magazine will be there to greet you. We will publish 2 issues in 2011, each providing education, inspiration [...]

by Kelly Foy on October 25, 2010

Is your RFP form APEX compliant?

For more than 10 years, the Convention Industry Council (CIC) has been encouraging adoption of standard terminology, forms, and other elements of the business process for meeting, event, and incentive travel through its Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX). The Accepted Practices are voluntary standards designed by the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry with the goal of streamlining business processes and creating efficiencies. Did you know that by simply using a SpeedRFP [...]

by Kelly Foy on August 4, 2010

MPI and Vancouver…an Excellent Combination!

Did you attend MPI’s World Education Congress in Vancouver? If you did, your days were likely packed with great presentations by industry speakers, fabulous meet and greets in the exhibit area, and just an all-around sense that the meetings industry is back on track again. Vancouver is one of my favorite places, and they played an excellent host of the event. I’m certain Vancouver made quite an impression on everyone, [...]

by Kelly Foy on July 29, 2010

Demand Creates Supply…We’re Going to Europe!

One of the key philosophies we follow religiously at Elite Meetings is listening to what the customer wants and needs. We believe that if we build what you want, then there’s a very good chance you’ll use it. In fact, many of the tools we’ve created were built and designed as a direct result of listening. Well, we’ve listened again and Elite Meetings is expanding to Europe. Ever since we [...]

by Kelly Foy on July 24, 2010

“Super” Experience in Miami

“Beyond my wildest dreams!” “Exceeded my every expectation!” “An experience we will never forget!” Those are just a few of my responses when asked, “How was the Super Bowl?” The only thing that may throw you off is that my responses mostly relate to everything but the game itself. And unless you simply hate football, you know or heard that it was one of the most memorable Super Bowls in [...]

by Kelly Foy on February 17, 2010

Responding to our Partners’ Needs

We’ve built Elite Meetings by listening to the customer (both meeting professionals and hoteliers). The feedback we receive is golden advice for our business, as this is insider information on how we can make our company better. Listening is just the first half of the equation. The second half is when we take action and execute on this valuable information. Our most recent example of listening and taking action comes [...]

by Kelly Foy on February 8, 2010

This isnt your fathers PGA National Resort & Spa!

Repost from forums… My recent visit provided an experience I will surely never forget. From the first moment I walked in the door, I could tell this was not going to be the same property I toured a few years ago. For those of you who haven’t visited PGA National recently, pack your bagsyou need to go back! They’ve hit the mark with their renovations and new look, so you [...]

by Kelly Foy on April 28, 2009

Yes, “Elite” and “Affordable” can go together

Yes, “Elite” and “Affordable” can go together, and I invite you to join us at the Elite Pavilion during the Affordable Meetings Mid-America https://events.jspargo.com/AMMA09/public/enter.aspx show in Chicago on April 1st and 2nd. We will be joined at the Elite Pavilion by 12 Elite Certified hotels eager to earn your business, each providing value dates and meeting packages available exclusively for Affordable Meetings’ attendees. Want to set up an appointment with [...]

by Kelly Foy on February 16, 2009

Elitemeetings.com goes commission free!

I am very excited about this, and am glad we were able to break the “commission barrier.” No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no kickbacks…really! To learn more, please read our press release. Please keep your feedback coming on how we can continue improving EliteMeetings.com, by contacting us by email or by phone at 1-805-730-1000.

by Kelly Foy on January 13, 2009

The Most Incredible Suite

When asked what was the best room I’ve ever experienced in my career in the travel industry, my answer for the last 10 years has been without a doubt, my room at the Banyan Tree in Phuket, Thailand! Well, all of that changed last week in Chicago when I arrived at the Hotel Sax around midnight after a very long day of late flights, missed connections, and the typical travel [...]

by Kelly Foy on October 8, 2008

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Kelly Foy

What is SpeedRFP?

EliteMeetings.com 4.0…Coming soon!

SpeedRFP reaches 10,000 buyer members!

See you at IMEX America!

Atlantis minimally impacted from Hurricane Irene

The Power of Print? Don’t believe what you hear, its still in demand!

SpeedRFP…its Popping Up Everywhere!

Don’t let the media scare you, Memphis is open for business!

SpeedRFP 1.0 is here! More Time-Saving Enhancements on the Horizon.

Forbes Travel Guide announces its Four- and Five-Star winners

Elite Meetings magazine – On Newsstands in 2011!

Is your RFP form APEX compliant?

Demand Creates Supply…We’re Going to Europe!

“Super” Experience in Miami

Responding to our Partners’ Needs

This isnt your fathers PGA National Resort & Spa!

Yes, “Elite” and “Affordable” can go together

Elitemeetings.com goes commission free!

The Most Incredible Suite

2012 Elite Meetings Alliance

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