Davidson Global Sales Newsletter | December 2022 |
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IN THIS ISSUE - Wrapping Up the Year on a Sweet Note - News We Like - New & Fresh to the Family - Holiday Happenings - Philanthropic: Give Kids the World - Hot Dates & Rates for 2023 - GSO on the Road |
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2022 has been a year of many things, but it's definitely been a year to be thankful. From each of our 84 hotels and over 12,000 associates, we wish you are yours a very happy and health holiday! Courtney, Lance & Ben |
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Travel + Leisure's 2023 World’s Best Awards survey is open for voting and we are honored to have 55 hotels under consideration.
Rate your favorite hotels and enter for a chance to win a dream trip, courtesy of T+L. Your vote will contribute to the results, which will be revealed in the August 2023 issue of Travel + Leisure. |
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Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel The Camby, Autograph Collection Little Rock Marriott Cape Rey Carlsbad, A Hilton Resort Hotel Zephyr Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs Paradise Point Resort & Spa Solamar San Diego Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection Wildwood Snowmass Hotel Madera Thompson Washington DC Amara Cay Resort Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton Eden Roc Miami Beach Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables La Siesta Resort & Marina Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Nobu Hotel Miami Beach Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina The Don CeSar Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Barnsley Resort Bellyard Hotel Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort 21c Museum Hotel Chicago |
| Hotel Zachary at Gallagher Way, Tribute Portfolio Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette The Alexander, A Dolce Hotel The Westin Indianapolis Higgins Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge Grand Hotel Emery, Autograph Collection The Fontaine Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City Hotel Hotel Viking Newport Harbor Island Resort Hotel Bella Grace The Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection Margaritaville Hotel Nashville Kimpton Harper Hotel Le Meridien Houston Downtown Snowpine LodgeLorien Hotel & Spa The Centennial Hotel The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection The Davenport Lusso, Autograph Collection The Davenport Tower, Autograph Collection The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection |
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THE HOTEL INDUSTRY IS RESILIENT, BUT NEEDS TO ADAPT TO CHANGE: EY’S UMAR RIAZ The latest survey by EY indicates a resilient recovery in the hospitality industry, with a strong leisure market boosted by changing work patterns more than offset continuing weakness in the business travel market, particularly in transient business. |
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HOW EVENT PLANNERS NAILS THE HOTEL ROOM DROP WELCOME GIFT Congratulations, you’re the event planner for an upcoming conference! Your task? Assemble an out-of-this-world gift box (known as a “room drop”) that provides a warm welcome to your guests and sets the tone for a great conference.
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NEW & FRESH TO THE FAMILY! |
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| Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Escape to Clearwater Beach 343 Rooms Total Meeting Space: 22,000 Meeting Spaces: 12 Warm and inviting with a splash of excitement, Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach is the newest AAA 4 Diamond hotel lining the scenic Gulf shore. We have everything you need to make each moment of your Clearwater escape memorable. |
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| Hilton Singer Island A Private-Beach Retreat on Singer Island 222 Rooms Total Meeting Space: 6,000 Meeting Spaces: 4 A unique retreat in an unforgettable setting, Barnsley Resort's 3,000 breathtaking acres beckon you to connect-with nature, adventure, sporting, history, food, fun-and with each other. Stroll through rolling hills and breathe in the scenic wonders of the North Georgia landscape. Feel history come to life in the Manor House Ruins and gardens. With so much to explore, you'll find yourselves planning your next Barnsley Resort adventure before this one is even through. |
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| 21C Museum Hotel, Chicago The Art of Travel 297 Rooms Total Meeting Space: 10,000 Meeting Spaces: 7 21c Museum Hotel Chicago is the intersection of comfort, culture and curation. A hotel where inspiration is around every corner - dine, entertain and recharge while surrounded by world-class art. Come experience the extraordinary. |
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| Enjoy a magical winter evening under the stars in a Grand Terrace Igloo at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, WA. Enjoy signature cocktails, appetizers, and desserts while taking in impressive views of Spokane’s iconic skyline in our luxurious Terrace Igloos. |
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Cameron House sets the stage for a spectacular Christmas and Hogmanay in Scotland. Here you can indulge in delicious food and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with all your friends and family with a luxury festive break. Nestled in the heart of Loch Lomond, where the Scottish Highlands meet the lowlands, there will be a wealth of festive activities for everyone. |
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| WINTERLAND PACKAGE AT HOTEL ZACHARY All packages include: 2 drink vouchers for house wine or beer 2 throwback Federal League stocking hats 2 Christkindlmarket holiday mugs Admission to Winterland inside Wrigley Field with skate rental for two Skating is open daily, with the exception of select holidays, from November 18, 2022 to January 8, 2023, weather permitting. Hotel cannot issue refunds for weather-related impact.
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Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre nonprofit resort in Kissimmee, Florida that provides critically ill children and their families with week-long wish vacations at no cost. Half of all critically ill children eligible for a wish choose to visit Central Florida and its theme parks. Davidson Hospitality Group has been proud to partner with Give Kids the World for over 30 years raising over $4 Million-Dollars during many fundraising opportunities throughout the years at our hotels. 'Tis the season of giving, and we salute our hotels that support this mission through their efforts. |
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| During the ConferenceDirect CEO Summit, The Don CeSar and Davidson Hospitality Group partnered with Give Kids the World on a raffle to collect donations. Our goal was $10,000. With the help of our generous Hotel & CVB Partner attendees, 15 auction items were raffled off over the course of 2 days. 42 hours after launch, we collected $10,775 on donations. |
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Paradise Point Resort hosted their first annual Santa Paws Event. This event brought out guests and community members alike together to have their pet’s photo taken with Santa. Each participant donated $10 to Give Kids the World in order to get a professional photo emailed directly to them! Despite the bad weather, they raised over $800.00! |
| Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago host their annual Holiday Bake Sales in the lobby for both guests and staff. The hotel also did a 50/50 raffle at the their annual hotel holiday party with the winner donating back the other half. Total rates was over $1,250! |
| The Marriott Kansas City Overland Park held a bake sale in November to raise money for Give Kids the World. Guests and employees purchased items, raising over $200. They also held a bourbon raffle in Zephyr Kitchen & Bourbon Bar, raising over $300 for GKTW. $500.00 total! |
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Hotel Zachary, Chicago team members baked an assortment of treats to sell and raised over $686 for Give Kids the World! |
| | Bellyard hosted Photos with Santa on Sundays in December. Photos were $15 per family will all proceeds benefiting Give Kids the World. Kendra Scott hosted pop up shops during the events with 20% of their sales benefiting Give Kids the World. More than $600 for Give Kids the World was raised. |
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HOT DATES & RATES FOR Q1 2023 |
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Davenport Hotels, Spokane, Washington |
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With 5 properties ranging from 48 rooms to 716 rooms, the Davenport Hotel Collection has got the rooms and space to make your short term meeting needs come true! Fresh off the press, is a 2023 promotion to help all you achieve your meeting goals while keeping your budget in line. We have put together a wide array of concessions based on size of your group to help you stretch your meeting dollars in 2023. This new program offers you a variety of amenities that increase as the size of your group does. However, these concessions wont last forever, so click the link below and contact your Davidson Global Sales contact to get a full proposal. All you need to do to take advantage of this offer is to book your 2023 meeting by March 31st. To get more information about the full offer click the link below. |
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The Don CeSar, St. Pete Beach, FL 5/10 – 12, 2023 1 60 rooms - $349 + + 5/14 – 19, 2023 130 rooms - $299 + + 6/4 – 8, 2023 150 rooms - $289 + + 6/25 – 30, 2023 160 rooms - $279 + + - Welcome beverage for the group upon arrival - 15% on AV when using Encore - Complimentary Wi-Fi for the group when using Encore - Reduced Resort fee of $25 Date availability and rates are subject to change |
| Paradise Point Resort, San Diego Jan 8-13, 200 peak rooms Jan 22-27, 120 peak rooms Feb 4-7, 200 peak rooms Feb 8-11, 250 peak rooms Feb 20-25, 200 peak rooms March 4-7, 250 peak rooms March 19-24, 240 peak rooms Amazing concessions also offered such as discounted rates, complimenary welcome reception, Suite Upgrades, rebates and more! |
| Marriott Kansas City Overland Park Jan 3-6, 2023 Jan 13-17, 2023 Jan 23-27, 2023 Feb 1-17, 2023 Mar 6-10, 2023 Mar 13-28, 2023 Max block – 75 rooms. - Triple Bonvoy Meeting Planner Points for any groups actualized by March 31, 2023 - Suite upgrade at the group rate with welcome amenity - Complimentary screen in the General Session room - Complimentary internet in the meeting space |
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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa January 8-12, 2023 January 15-19, 2023 January 29- February 1, 2023 February 12-16, 2023 February 19-23, 2023 March 12-14, 2023 |
| Hotel Solamar, San Diego January 2-20, 2022 150 Rooms Peak or Less |
| The Alexander, Indianapolis Winter Escape Group Promotion Rates as low as $149 – Receive the following when you book a meeting at The Alexander for arrival between January 1 & January 31, 2023 - Waived room rentals - 10% off in-house AV and standard banquet menu pricing, - 3 VIP welcome amenities ($25 value), - 3 next category guest room upgrades at group rate, - 5 complimentary valet parking passes, - Private 1-hour champagne art tour for group during contracted dates |
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Kimpton Cottonwood, Omaha, NE All of January & February Rooms up to 100 on peak Specific to Mid-week Concessions: - Rates starting at $119, - Room category upgrade (based on avail), - 70% attrition, - 10% commission (Intermediaries) |
| Snowpine Lodge Alta, UT January 1-8, 2023 January19-26, 2023 10-20 Rooms available Max - rates from the $500's. Incentives available (based on pattern) - complimentary event space - winter themed welcome amenities for all attendees |
| Little Rock Marriott January 23-February 22 March 15-23 15,000 - $20,000: Pick 1 Perk + 25,000 Bonvoy Points $20,001 - $30,000: Pick 2 Perks + 35,000 Bonvoy Points $30,001 - $50,000: Pick 3 Perks + 60,000 Bonvoy Points $50,001 and Up: Pick 4 Perks + 75,000 Bonvoy Points PERKS - 10% Discount on Audio/Visual Equipment - 3 Complimentary VIP Amenities worth Curated by Executive Chef Evan Davis - 3 Complimentary Upgrades to Suites - 3 Complimentary Valet Parking Passes Max Peak: 300 Rooms Max Round Capacity: 650 ppl Max Schoolrooms: 640 ppl |
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Newport Harbor Island Resort, Newport, RI Send us an RFP for a future program (at least 10 room nights on peak) and pick 3 of the following concessions when you book: -Waived Resort Fee -10% discount on published banquet menus, does not apply to alcohol or custom menus -15% discount on Spa services for your attendees over group's event dates -Complimentary snacks in the staff office -5 complimentary valet parking passes -5 VIP welcome amenities, Chef's choice -Complimentary AM or PM break, Chef's choice Offer is eligible for new bookings booked and accommodated by April 30, 2023. |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, Carlsbad, CA Needs Dates: January 3-6, 2023 January 8-13, 2023 January 22-27, 2023 February 5-10, 2023 February 12-17. 2023 - Rates starting at $179 - Complimentary AM beverage break (when also booking breakfast, lunch and PM break) - Not applicable to existing, tentative or definite business and blackout dates may apply. |
| Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, CA January 2-7, 2023 January 8-13, 2023 January 29- February 3, 2023 February12-17, 2023 February19-24, 2023 - Rates starting at $159 - A $10 million renovation of all guest rooms, meeting space, lobby and restaurant/bar has been recently completed - Double HH points - Not applicable to existing, tentative or definite business and blackout dates may apply. |
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MARITZ GLOBAL EVENTS ANNUAL HOLIDAY UNWRAP |
Courtney Fields with Davidson Hospitality Group participated in the Maritz Global Events Annual Holiday Unwrap, on behalf of Lydia Home . LYDIA’s mission of HOPE, HEALING, and HOME is a commitment to serve children and families in the Chicago area. This invitation only event provided Lydia Home with $7,300 in gift cards, $3,500 of items purchased from wish lists,10 dozen Christmas cookies, 42 two-foot Christmas trees and 70 gingerbread house kits. |
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CONFERENCEDIRECT CEO SUMMIT AT THE DON CESAR |
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HOLIDAY SHOWCASE & SITE CHICAGO HOLLY TROLLEY |
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Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company comprised of 80 existing hotels and resorts; more than 195 restaurants, bars and lounges; and more than 1.5 million square feet of meeting space across the United States. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson Hospitality Group is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. |
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