We love seeing the plan come together as much as our clients.
Today, most expectations are set high with many budgets set low. So it can be challenging to deliver a high quality experience that is rewarding for you, your participants and your business. How do you make certain everything falls into place for your meeting? With Maritz, you'll get real experience with the industry’s best conference and event planning resources.
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Comprehensive Services
From the little things to the big things we can do it all. We provide supplier sourcing, contract management, attendee registration, reporting and ticketing, program communications, participant support services, room gifts & amenities, onsite logistics, entertainment, speakers and awards, budget management and reconciliation and trip extensions.
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Conference and Event Management
Leverage the experience of well-trained people dedicated to providing you and your attendees with an exceptional experience. As members of your team, they are supported with the latest technology, processes and best practices in the industry.
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On-site Resources
We are known for our exceptional personal service, hospitality and dedication. We take the time to translate the work prior to your program and turn it into a successful onsite experience. Our can-do approach ensures all your program commitments, service requirements and program contingencies are understood and planned for accordingly. And our nightly reviews make sure your programs are operating to budget and in the quality manner you expect.
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Post Program Review
Our comprehensive review includes:
- Cost savings summary
- Participant satisfaction ratings
- Business objectives measurement
- Custom reporting
- Variance explanations
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Registration, Ticketing and Attendee Service
We rely on our proprietary meeting software and event management systems to provide integrated registration, hotel room block, air ticketing and arrival and departure schedules. Our systems simplify tasks like comparing multiple reports and schedules and create a higher level of customer service for participants.
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Billing and Reconciliation
We ensure a timely, accurate and effortless close to your travel program. Nightly, we prepare a closing file that is turned over to your dedicated program accountant. We handle final payment and ensure you pay only for the services provided.
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Emergency Response
Whether it is responding to one individual or your entire group we're prepared if an emergency strikes. When a situation impacts your travel program, rest assured, we have the comprehensive training, skills and resources to manage the well-being of all your participants.
Maritz Travel Case Study: A Fortune 50 Company
This Fortune 50 company called on the substantial resources of Maritz to help plan and execute a large shareholder meeting. Maritz handled all transportation, lodging, meals, meetings and activities for more than 5,000 attendees.
Maritz Travel Case Study: Cingular
A possible merger threatened to throw a wrench into annual sales meeting logistics. Maritz foresaw challenges and began adapting for a much larger event and unified message. As the merger was finalized, all adjustments were already in place, avoiding a last minute scramble.
