Los Angeles Meeting & Travel Professionals Guide 2008/2009 - (Page 21) The LA INC. teaM Meeting Professionals Meeting attendees ©iStockphoto.com/Lise Gagne Why Call Us first? When you’re planning an event in LA, the first step is partnering with the right people. You need people with insider knowledge, powerful industry connections and the ability to go to extraordinary lengths to make your meeting a success. LA INC.’s sales team is standing by, ready to lend its expertise to your event. Partner with LA INC. and benefit from an extensive menu of services, including: • Our expertise in destination and hotel brand sales provides a comprehensive source of information, helping you make the most informed decisions. • We’ll match your goals and objectives with our local partners, and they’ll provide you with a variety of proposals for your review. • We keep the lines of communication open. We are always available by phone, fax and e-mail as well as one-on-one, face-to-face meetings. Additionally, we guarantee a response to all requests within 24 hours. • We provide customized information regarding airport transfers, car rental options and nearby dining options to make transition times during your event seamless and stress-free. • With more than 467 square miles of product, from Hollywood to Downtown, from the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys to the Westside and the beaches, we’ll help you find your way around LA. • Available 24/7, our complimentary services are designed to simplify your life by providing our award-winning experience, knowledge and convenience with just one call. The Client Services team is available every step of the way to create an experience that is both professionally rewarding and personally enjoyable. The team has the inside scoop on venues and services and will help you take advantage of everything the City of Angels has to offer. Looking for a unique cultural venue? LA is home to more than 400 museums and cultural destinations, and our Cultural Tourism team will work with you to incorporate LA’s unique culture into your program. Our Research team can help you prepare and conduct surveys during and after your event, as well as compile data and generate customized reports. The team works to provide clients with a personalized package that effectively meets individual needs for an affordable fee. The Media Relations team will assist you with up-to-date local media lists, contact information, press releases, fact sheets and electronic resources to generate publicity for your event. CityWiDe Convention sales If you’re bringing a large convention to Los Angeles and need exhibit space at the Los Angeles Convention Center and a peak block of more than 1,500 hotel rooms, you’ll be working with our Citywide Convention Sales team. They’ll provide you with information on hotel packages and room-block availability, VIP programs and convention center availability. They can also open the doors for direct access to local member businesses, creating a one-stop, full-service package for your convention. Once you book Los Angeles, you’ll be assigned a Client Services Director who will guide you through the planning, execution and follow-up. The Client Services team Continued on page 22 21
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