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Davidson Global Sales Newsletter | December 2022

 

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

 

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT!

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

 

NEWS WE LIKE

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.

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

VOTE NOW
 

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!

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.

EXLPORE

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.

EXPLORE

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.

EXPLORE
EXPLORE OUR PORTFOLIO
 

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

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. 

 

 

 

IGLOO MORE!

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.

MAGICAL CHRISTMAS AT HOGMANAY

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.

DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW
 

GIVE KIDS THE WORLD

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.

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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LEARN MORE ABOUT GIVE KIDS THE WORLD

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!

Hotel Zachary, Chicago team members baked an assortment of treats to sell and raised over $686 for Give Kids the World!

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa's housekeeping team paid $500 to duct take the General Manager to the wall 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.

 

HOT DATES & RATES FOR Q1 2023

Davenport Hotels, Spokane, Washington

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. 

SUPERBLY SPOKANE

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

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

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

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.

GOT A SHORT TERM MEETING? SEND US AN RFP
 

GSO ON THE ROAD

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. 

 

CONFERENCEDIRECT CEO SUMMIT AT THE DON CESAR

 

HOLIDAY SHOWCASE & SITE CHICAGO HOLLY TROLLEY

 

ABOUT US

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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