Carrie Naylor-Kraus
IME Connect
Job Title: Vice-President
Address: IME Connect
1 Gatehall Dr Ste 205
Parsippany, NJ 07054-4514
United States
Work Phone: 973-753-9232 ext.
Mobile: 6314459020
Email: cnaylor-kraus@ime-connect.com
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What is your role in the site selection process? : Recommend or influence
Are you permitted to book programs outside the continental USA?: Yes
Room Type: Double Occupancy
What types of properties/venues do you prefer? (Check all that apply): Cruise lines, Enticing international destinations, Golf resorts, Intimate inns and lodges, Island and beach resorts, Mountain resorts and those specializing in the outdoors, Spa resorts
Would you ever consider planning meetings, incentives, or events on a cruise? Yes
Please describe a past program that you feel typifies the business opportunity you represent for our partners:
We’re a third party planner with a variety of clients.
Last year we had a program of about 80 pax (40 rooms) at Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman.
Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:
Not currently working on this as we just finished booking for 2026, but will need to start thinking about 2027 early next year… Incentive program for 30-40 rooms (60-80 pax), 4 nights, destination TBD, time of year is flexible (2026 is October), high end resort with unique features or unique destination.
In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?
It varies by client: Some prefer Europe, but many prefer the Caribbean / Mexico / Hawaii.
Resort category preferences vary from 4-star to 5-star depending on the client.
Typical duration of meeting or incentive program. (number of nights): 4
Level of luxury you expect for your most important programs: Mid-level Luxury: ($350-$500 per night), Luxury: ($500-$700 per night)
If money were no object, I would: Take a sabbatical and travel the US with my husband and dogs to see all the out of the way places.
Something that would surprise you about me: I’m an introvert
Type of company Meeting / conference / event management
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms) 30-500
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