Kimberly Payne
Abbey Carpet Co., Inc.
Job Title: Director of Meetings, Conventions and Incentive Travel
Address: 3471 Bonita Bay Blvd
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
United States
Work Phone: 2394056514 ext.
Mobile: 239.248.2562
Email: kpayne@abbeycarpet.net
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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, Island and beach resorts, Luxury hotels in out of the way places, Sophisticated urban hotels
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 have been recently hired to develop an incentive travel program therefore this will be a new offering for the company. 2022 is program development, 2023 will be the first achievement year and 2024 the first travel year. Likely 2 programs to include a president’s club and a chairman’s circle.
Current programing is an annual convention and tradeshow with 650 peak rooms, 2700 room nights, and 800 people. March 2022 annual conference took place at the Westin Charlotte.
Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:
After 31 years with Ritz-Carlton, I have been recently hired to develop an incentive travel program for Abbey Carpet. Using a 2 tier achievement platform, 2023 will be the first year of actualized results.
Sourcing 2024 (anytime excluding Q1) for 2 incentive programs. I anticipate programs will be between 50 and 100 rooms for 5 nights, double occupancy for all except staff.
Also sourcing 2024 Annual Convention: Late January through mid-March for 650 peak rooms, 2700 room nights, 700 people
In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?
Warm weather destinations with good air lift preferred however open in terms of locations.
Typical duration of meeting or incentive program. (number of nights): 5
Level of luxury you expect for your most important programs: Mid-level Luxury: ($250-$350 per night), Luxury: ($350-$550 per night)
If money were no object, I would: Build my dream home and travel my bucket list
Something that would surprise you about me: I am a platinum rated fantasy football player
Type of company End user buyer / corporate direct
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms)
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