Originally Posted by
SS255
I don't want to take credit where it's undeserved. I am not involved in Mega Do planning in any way (other than cheerleading, and providing what I hope is helpful information to newbies). It would be unfair to steal the thunder from those who truly put the Mega Do's together.
SS255, understood. Thank you for your help here.
Originally Posted by
mowogo
And the rates will almost definitely be cheaper than you can get through normal booking methods. As an example, at the launch party the rooms we were booked in were $100 cheaper than the rate for a class below our room class.
Originally Posted by
SS255
… the hotels will know who the Mega Do attendees are (so they know what rooms get the special amenities), and most importantly, the Mega Do gets credit for those rooms. If we don't prove to the hotel partners that we made it worth their while to host us, they may not be as anxious to extend a warm welcome at future Mega Do's.
Understood, thanks again. My belief is that I can always revise the rate.
As it turns out, I have a Navy ID card and as many are aware, a military ID card also functions as a highly effective travel discount card. Many hotels and car rental companies and resorts and tourist attractions offer military discounts. Often times the military rate is lower than a group rate. And many times I’ve attended a group or conference at a military rate and the hotel is able to link the two.
This brings up an interesting moral dilemma. For the sake of discussion, in this case, let’s say the military rate is indeed lower than the DO rate. If it was a dollar or 2. I’d gladly pay the extra dollar or 2 so that the DO gets the credit for the room. If it’s 40 or 50 or 60 lower I’m not so certain I’d pay more so the DO gets credit. Curious what other think.