Reasons why you want me as your Business Partner

About Bob Dees

Bob Dees, Vice President/Team Director

30 Year Senior Hotel Sales and Marketing Executive Extensive Knowledge of global destination and hotel venues Provides in-depth experience in contract negotiations Frontline awareness of industry trends, news and products Very dedicated and committed to save time and money for our customers

“ConferenceDirect has built its Brand as the Leader in outsourced meeting solutions through the value we provide to our customers and the relationships we maintain with our Partners. We do this through our Associates whom are proven leaders in the Hospitality Industry.”

Services Provided

• Site Selection & Contract Negotiation

• Conference Management

• Housing Management

• Registration Services

• Strategic Meeting Management

Site Selection & Contract Negotiation

Because we book thousands of events worldwide each year, we’ve built solid international industry relationships. These partnerships are most beneficial when it comes time to negotiate. And because hotels compensate us directly, there is no cost to you for these services.

• Single Point of Contact• Site Inspection Assistance• Comprehensive Analysis• Savvy Negotiators• Worldwide Representation• Extensive Product Knowledge

Conference, Special Event & Incentive Program Management

ConferenceDirect’s extensive portfolio of professional management services allows our client organizations the peace of mind in knowing that ConferenceDirect is well positioned to effectively manage the most simplistic programs as well as the most complex city-wide conventions.

• Vast Knowledge & Industry Expertise• The Industry’s Most Flexible & Customized Management• Efficiency and Cost Savings• Solid Execution

Convenience | Experience | Cost-Effectiveness | Teamwork | Peace of Mind

Conference, Special Event & Incentive Program Management

Meeting Your Project Management Needs with a Wide Array of Services:

• Venue Management• Planning, Logistics & Transportation• Food & Beverage Coordination & Price Negotiation• Audio Visual Coordination & Price Negotiation• Financial & Budget Management• Coordination of Destination Management Details• Education, Meeting Design, A/V & Business Theater Production• Exhibit Management • WiFi and Internet Usage Analysis, Coordination & Price Negotiation• Mobile App Technology• On-site Management & Post Show Follow Up

Housing ManagementOur team is here to help you meet your mark at each hotel with effective room block management. We will develop a strategy to fit your individual needs. Real-time, accurate reporting puts you at ease that there will be no surprises. Let us help you reduce slippage and avoid attrition by connecting Housing with Registration.

• Online Reservations• Real-Time Information• Dedicated Housing Managers• Direct Link to Event Registration• On-Site Room Block Audit Service• Event-Specific & Customizable Reservation Websites• Real –Time & Scheduled Reports• Electronic Transfers

Registration ServicesCreate a first-class impression with your attendees through a quality registration experience. ConferenceDirect knows the right technology to make your meeting attendee management simple and flexible. From standard registrations to 100% customized attendee management software, we’re here for you.

• Knowledgeable Staff• Attendee Communication • Online Financial Processing• Customized Software• Direct Connect to Event Mobile App Technology

Registration Services

Services at-a glance:

• Knowledgeable Staff• Customized Meeting Website• Flexible & Intuitive Back Office/Management System• Customized Registration Software• Creative Services• On-Site Registration Services • Online Financial Processing• Customized Software

ConferenceDirect Difference

1. Pre-negotiated Standardized Contracts2. Cost Savings Reports3. Extensive Buying Intelligence4. Broad Range of Hotel Brands5. Comprehensive Site Selection Analysis6. Customer History Form

ConferenceDirect Experience

We work with hundreds of hotels, booking thousands of events each year, building

relationships to better serve you.

Strength in Numbers

9,827 Meetings Booked December 2014

(23% increase over 2013)

3,637,219 Room Nights Booked December 2014

(37% increase over 2013)

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Room Nights Booked by Hotel Brand – December 2014

Marriott 24.9%

Hilton 19.6%

Independent 18.0%

Starwood 12.0%

Hyatt 10.6%

InterContinental 6.2%

Omni 2.9%

FRHI 1.2%

Wyndham 1.0%

Disney 0.9%

Loews 0.6%

RitzCarlton 0.6%

ConferenceDirect ExperienceYour conference or meeting is way too important to leave anything to chance. When you work with ConferenceDirect, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes with partnering with highly seasoned professionals.• 325+ Professional Associates

• Average 12+ Years Industry Experience• On-going Training & Industry Education• Well Connected Within the Industry

• Unparalleled Training• New Hire Training – CD 101• CD University• SuperTraining• Sales Certification Program – CDS• Conference Management Certification Program - CCM

ConferenceDirect ExperienceYour conference or meeting is way too important to leave anything to chance. When you work with ConferenceDirect, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes with partnering with highly seasoned professionals.• Experienced Management Team

• Brian D. Stevens, President & CEO• Brian Richey, Executive Vice President• Jerry Horan, Chief Operating Officer• Lisa Messina, Chief Marketing Officer• Dave Scypinski, Senior Vice President• Bob Dees, Vice President and Team Director• Jason Bond , Vice President Conference Management • Adam M. Briggs, Vice President Housing & Registration

• Influential Advisory Board

Industry Resource & Consultation

• IndustryInsights• MeetingMentor Magazine• CDX

ConferenceDirect Customer Testimonials

“We are dedicated to saving our customers time and money by providing the most technologically advanced and professional meeting planning services in the industry. Our goal is to exceed your expectations at every point of contact. We want to be your partner in success.”

Brian D. Stevens

ConferenceDirect Customers

ConferenceDirect’s customers represent every industry and include both corporations and associations from around the globe. We work with groups of all sizes, helping them to arrange and manage events for 25 to 45,000, on a local, state, regional, national or international level.

Our Customers Say it Best…In Their Own Words

“We are dedicated to saving our customers time and money by providing the most technologically advanced and professional meeting planning services in the industry. Our goal is to exceed your expectations at every point of contact. We want to be your partner in success.”

Brian D. Stevens

My Customers Say it Best…In Their Own Words

“Although I have many years of meeting planning experience and could negotiate the contracts, IBWA unfortunately doesn’t have the kind of economic buying power that seems so critical these days when it comes to getting the best deals.  Conference Direct does, as they book over 5,000 meetings a year.  Bob has gotten some fabulous rates and concessions for us in Washington, DC, San Diego, Scottsdale, and now Miami – all tough markets.  And he has saved me a tremendous amount of time.  Money and time are two of the most valuable resources we’ve got – and he is saving both for me.  Gotta love it.

International Bottled Water Association

My Customers Say it Best…In Their Own Words

From the first meeting I knew I would hire ConferenceDirect for my site selection and hotel negotiations. Bob Dees is always available for his clients and extremely knowledgeable about the industry. His upfront work in finding locations, insight on properties and making recommendations is outstanding. His negotiating skills with Hotels and in meeting the needs of his customers are proven in the final contracts.I would encourage any company or association to consider Bob and ConferenceDirect for their next event/show. You will find it pleasant, rewarding and fun experience working with Bob.

National Automatic Merchandising Association

My Customers Say it Best…In Their Own Words

From the first meeting I knew I would hire ConferenceDirect for my site selection and hotel negotiations. Bob Dees is always available for his clients and extremely knowledgeable about the industry. His upfront work in finding locations, insight on properties and making recommendations is outstanding. His negotiating skills with Hotels and in meeting the needs of his customers are proven in the final contracts.I would encourage any company or association to consider Bob and ConferenceDirect for their next event/show. You will find it pleasant, rewarding and fun experience working with Bob.

National Automatic Merchandising Association

Meeting Planning Made Simple

Bob DeesVice President/Team Director

ConferenceDirect2266 Langley Circle, Suite 101

Orlando, FL 32835

Phone: 407-522-2932

Email: bob.dees@conferencedirect.com

Meeting Planning Made Simple

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