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Temazcal ritual spa at Hilton Playa Del Carmen
Pool area at Hilton Playa Del Carmen
A Covid Boost
Covid-19 was a game changer in so many
ways, but to all-inclusives the virus was
something of a booster. When groups again
began to dip their toes into the travel pond,
the appeal of these self-contained resorts in
splendid locations increased. The reason was
simple: Because of their very insularity, they
can offer groups a well-rounded experience
within the confines of the property, with no
need for transport to, or potential exposure
at, other locations.
" I have found several brands that have really
stepped up in the face of Covid and offer such
enticing concessions, it's almost impossible to
say no, " says Chuck Czaplewski, vice president
and account executive at Creative Group,
a leading incentives company. " For example,
some properties include no-charge Covid
testing to return to the U.S. Others guarantee
accommodations and F&B should an attendee
contract Covid while on site. Some even
offer complimentary future travel, should their
current trip be cut short due to Covid. "
Czaplewski continues: " Not all of my clients
are a good fit for an all-inclusive resort, but
those that are, and that use the inclusions to
their advantage, can really save some hard
dollars. If you like to dine off-property or hold
evening F&B events at off-property venues,
then an all-inclusive resort isn't a great
option for you-you're already paying for the
F&B, entertainment, etc. in the higher room
rate. But if you can appreciate dining in the
high-end, a la carte restaurants that the nicer
all-inclusive resorts offer, you'll be saving a lot
compared to buying separate F&B events at
a non-all-inclusive property.
" Generally speaking, they're just such a
great value that for most of my clients and
prospects, it's a very logical choice. "
The major hospitality companies are increasingly
bullish on this lodging category. Marriott
International says it plans to have 33 all-inclusives
in its portfolio by 2025. Two years ago,
Hyatt Hotels acquired Apple Leisure Group
and its 100 all-inclusive global properties. In
Mexico and in other Caribbean locations like
the Dominican Republic, the family leisure
market dominates, but groups figure in the
business strategy of many properties as well.
Another big player determined to grow
in this space is Hilton Hotels & Resorts,
especially with its Ziva and Zilara brands-the
latter is adult-only but both welcome groups.
" Travel managers and event planners have
their eyes on all-inclusive offerings, and so
do we, " in the words of Colette Baruth, vice
president and commercial director for All-Inclusive
Commercial Services at Hilton. " We've
been investing-in a big way-in meeting and
event space within our all-inclusive portfolio. "
Baruth says Hilton recently conducted a
survey of U.S. adults, and 85 percent of respondents
agreed booking an all-inclusive
resort is the best way to reduce the stress
of travel planning. " As it relates to group
bookings, our all-inclusive portfolio allows
travel managers and event planners to
worry less about the logistics of getting together
a large group and focus more on the
agenda and subject matter of the gathering
itself. Working with an all-inclusive resort
for your event creates a fluid experience so
that no one has to worry about details like
restaurant reservations-all they have to do
is show up and enjoy. "
Alfonso Jarquin, general manager at Hilton
Playa del Carmen, An All-Inclusive Resort, just
south of Cancun, Mexico, points to the breadth
and variety of F&B choices and activities like
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mixology classes at properties such as his, all
of which are included in the base price. " And I
can't say enough about our amazing entertainment, "
he adds. " It's unique to all-inclusive
resorts, and Hilton Playa del Carmen does an
incredible job offering theme nights-from Silent
Night, to Rock Party, to Masquerade Party,
to Karaoke and so many others. At non-all-inclusive
resorts, all these experiences come
with an additional charge. "
Even the concept of all-inclusiveness itself
has flexibility. At Casa Marina Key West, Curio
Collection by Hilton, in Florida, over 11,000 sq.
ft. of indoor meeting space and the largest
private beach in Key West come with all-inclusive
F&B packages for groups of 20-200
ranging from bar only to two meals plus bar.
Voladores performing the traditional Flying Birdmen ritual

Smart Meetings July 2022 Digital Issue

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July 2022 Digital Issue
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Web Table of Contents
Founder/CEO's Letter
Dash of Smart 1
Dash of Smart 2
Essential List
Smart Buzz
Event Recap: Regional 1-day Experience - Mid-Atlantic
New and Renovated
Smart Moves/Power Players
Smart Chat
Work Smart
Meetings MBA
Essential F&B
Healthy World
Smart Tech
Smart Style
Smart Stars Winners 2022
Feature: Second Tier Cities
Feature: All-Inclusives
Feature: New and Renovated
Destination Opener
Puerto Rico
Colorado
Idaho
Missouri
Chicago
Site Inspection: Portland
Site Inspection: Florida Keys
Advertorial Opener: Regional Meetings
Smart Space
Smart Meetings July 2022 Digital Issue - Event Recap: Regional 1-day Experience - Mid-Atlantic
Smart Meetings July 2022 Digital Issue - Table of Contents
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Smart Meetings July 2022 Digital Issue - Founder/CEO's Letter
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Smart Meetings July 2022 Digital Issue - Work Smart
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Smart Meetings July 2022 Digital Issue - Meetings MBA
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