Claudia Grow
Ascent Performance Group
Job Title: Program Manager
Address: 26627 Oak Ridge Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
United States
Work Phone: 7134988153 ext.
Mobile: 7134988153
Email: claudia.grow@ascentperformancegroup.com
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What is your role in the site selection process? : Make final decision
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, Golf resorts, Intimate inns and lodges, Island and beach resorts, Luxury hotels in out of the way places, Mountain resorts and those specializing in the outdoors
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:
I manage a financial industry company’s annual incentive along with other smaller ad hoc incentive trips they operate and spin-off programs. The annual program is approxmately 110 qualifiers/220 guests and increases at a rate of 10% a year. The program is typically four days and three nights with hosted activities and evening events, meetings, breakfast and guest speakers. Every third year, familes are invited and the program is approximately 300-330 participants. While we are longer and international this year, most programs are domestic and 4 days.
Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:
I will be in need of event suppot for Palm Beach, The Broadmoor for 2024 and 2025. I am working on some 40 PAX proposals for 2024 as well. We operate a trips in Pebble Beach annually for this group as well. I am seeking a cruise option as well as 2026 desttinations.
I am also watching for destinations/resorts for a few other select programs.
In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?
My main group does really well in destinations with a lot of high end dining options or a great beach.
Aspen was a great destination for the group as was Santa Barbara. Sea Island Resort was one of the bests for execution.
Typical duration of meeting or incentive program. (number of nights): 3
Level of luxury you expect for your most important programs: Luxury: ($350-$550 per night), Super Luxury/Exclusive ($550+ per night)
If money were no object, I would: collect more art
Something that would surprise you about me: watching movies in theatres makes me cry, as soon as the commercials start
Type of company Incentive travel company
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms) 130
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