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FUSION NEWS
for Meeting Professionals
Fusion Meetings & Events/Fusion Management prides itself on being a top provider of meeting & event and association management services for its clients. As such we are providing you with this current information on the industry to assist you with your duties. Should you find yourself in need of assistance with any of your meetings or association duties, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We are here to show you how we can fuse the art and science of meeting and association management to make your organization the best it can be!!
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Top Story
The 5 W's of Site Selection
Site selection. Sounds simple enough, doesn't it? Site selection, however, is quite possibly the most important part of planning any meeting and event. When determining which sites are most appropriate to send a meeting RFP and enter into negotiations with, it is first necessary to make sure that the meeting site matches with the five Ws of your meeting. Who, What, When, Where, and Why. If you have ever attended a meeting and wondered “Why did they have it here?” The site most likely did not meet the needs of at least one of these Ws.Read more....
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Site Review
I recently had the pleasure of touring the Gaylord National and was very impressed. Much like other Gaylord properties, no detail was overlooked.
Whether looking for space for a large conference or a more intimate and luxurious space for a high-end event, you will find it at the Gaylord. What impressed me most about the Gaylord National was how they took advantage of their location on the Potomac River. A number of outdoor spaces are available for events, and meeting rooms facing the river include floor to ceiling windows
While attendees will have no need to leave the hotel due to the number of restaurants and lounges, there are a number of options within walking distance. The hotel is situated within National Harbor -- a riverfront entertainment complex featuring restaurants, lounges, shopping, and concert arenas. In addition, visitors can take a water taxi to nearby Old Town Alexandria or Georgetown in DC.
As a resident of Old Town, I have a feeling I will be taking the water taxi to the Gaylord National and National Harbor quite a bit. If you hadn't had the opportunity to visit the Gaylord, I encourage you to do so when it opens in April.
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