Laurie Brotons
ConferenceDirect
Job Title: Vice President, Global Accounts
Address: 40 Country Club Drive
Clinton, NJ 08809
United States
Work Phone: 908-894-5241 ext.
Mobile: 908-442-1811
Email: laurie.brotons@conferencedirect.com
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What is your role in the site selection process? : Initial research
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): Enticing international destinations, Island and beach resorts, 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:
I find locations for 2 Incentive Progams every year first is for 75 couples – 3 nights – usually Mexico or Caribbean – like high end super luxury exclusive location where they pretty much take over the property or are the only group in house. – Past History – Anguilla, Riviera Maya,
I also soure a larger incentive for 150-175 couples – 4 nights – they will not go to Mexico – typically they go to Europe or a beach destination – Past History – Sicily , Iceland, Africa, Monte Carlo, Croatia Tenerife, Hawaii
Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:
Currently workin on both of these programs for 2024 – 75 person event is in April 2024 –
Larger Event – looking for July 2024
In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?
Mexico – lots of great hotels – both on the East (Riviera, Tulum, Mayakoba) and West Coasts (Cabo, Puerta Vallarta) so many great hotels to choose from and the service is always great in these locations.
Typical duration of meeting or incentive program. (number of nights): 4
Level of luxury you expect for your most important programs: Mid-level Luxury: ($250-$350 per night), Luxury: ($350-$550 per night), Super Luxury/Exclusive ($550+ per night)
If money were no object, I would: Travel all over the world .. Learn about all different cultures
Something that would surprise you about me:
Type of company Meeting / conference / event management
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms) 25-3000





