Originally Posted by
craigthemif
Your "mistake" IMO is sending RFPs out. Look for the hotels that quote prices online. I started off looking for hotels near airports that are already notorious for being cheap at the weekend. (ATL, IAD, ORD, etc.)
Of course if you actually want to show up, then your range is limited by where you live or are travelling to.
Good advice for sure. I think it's like anything: if you really want it, a little stickwithitoitiveness will usually do the trick (instead of whining ;-). Will start dialing in the AM. Some pretty nice people here (like you) offering good tips. If I generate results, will gladly share what I can via PM for anyone else needing help.