Top 8 Reasons Why the Renaissance EIA is your BEST choice for post pandemic meetings and events
Here we are - post pandemic and we all survived! Now, let’s get back to thriving. Business travel, meetings and events are on the horizon. People are itching to meet in person.
While video and conference calls can certainly be convenient, there is no denying the effect that face to face meetings have on our trust levels, relationships and work attire! Human connection, being fully present (and fully dressed), and free from distractions, will become more prevalent than ever before. Just as we are all itching to travel to exotic destinations, we are also salivating to reconnect. Face to face is the best and fastest way to build long-lasting business relationships.
According to a study by the Harvard Review, 95% of people say face-to-face meetings are a key factor in successfully building and maintaining long-term business relationships. In preparation for our newly renewed need to travel and meet in person, here are the top five reasons why our hotel is your best choice to reconnect.
TOP 5 REASONS WHY THE RENAISSANCE EIA HOTEL IS YOUR BEST CHOICE FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL AND MEETINGS
1. We are the ONLY full-service hotel in the Edmonton area to receive the coveted AAA Housekeeping Award for 2021. Hotel cleanliness was ingrained in us LONG BEFORE the pandemic struck. Since the pandemic started, we have only upped our game. We have glass partitions at the Reception, hand sanitizer stations throughout all the public spaces and will provide a physically distanced meeting space upon request at no extra cost. Guest rooms are triple inspected, daily. Receiving this award is one of our proudest accomplishments this past year and hats off to our housekeeping staff!
2. Are you or any attendees flying into Edmonton? We are the ONLY option that eliminates ground travel once you land in Edmonton. Our hotel is physically attached to the Edmonton International Airport through a covered and heated walkway. Hotel guests, arriving in Edmonton as passengers through YEG, do not need a taxi, shuttle or any other form of transportation to get here. Providing the quickest and most convenient option.
3. We are one of the ONLY hotels that stayed open during the entire dreaded pandemic. This was no easy feat given the immense drop in business. But in doing so, it allowed us to really take the time to figure out how to navigate the new cleanliness procedures, serving standards and guest safety. The end result for clients and guests is an experience that made them feel comfortable and safe in coming to us.
4. We are the ONLY AAA 4-Diamond Lifestyle Hotel in Edmonton. If you don’t know us, or haven’t been to our property you don’t know what you are missing. This Lifestyle Hotel is perfect for those executives who like premium quality that is just a bit edgy. Our mission for our guests staying at the Renaissance is all about local discovery…from food, to art, to businesses. The 4 diamonds ensures a quality level that only 5.4% of hotels worldwide meet.
5. Mobile Check-In, Mobile Key & Mobile Dining, Virtual meeting assistance! With your Marriott Bonvoy app, you can bypass the Front Desk entirely by checking in and getting an electronic key right to your phone. Our 24-hour In-Room Dining also uses Mobile Dining on the app. You can order beverages and food to your room, without touching a menu or seeing service staff. And when you are in meetings and need more coffee or AV assistance you can alert our banquet team through our virtual assistance app and they will respond immediately. Registering to become a Marriott Bonvoy member is easy and FREE!
6. NEW! Hybrid Meeting Technology! We know that virtual and hybrid meetings are here to stay. For meetings up to 25 people, we have great new technology in place that has an intuitive camera and microphones. The camera tracks everyone in the room to include all attendees. The built-in microphones focus on the person talking, so sound quality is never compromised. We can provide impressive results with bigger virtual conferences too.
7. RISK FREE CONTRACTS. All or our contracts now have a cancellation provision that makes it risk free for you in the event we are not able to host your meeting. You will have the choice of a full refund or a credit to your account for future meetings - the choice is yours.
8. Physical distancing at no extra cost. While our restrictions have lifted we understand that some organizations will be cautious and prefer to keep a meeting room set up that is physically distance. We will happily upgrade your meeting space to accomodate this request at no extra cost.
Your safety and comfort have always been our number one priority. If you would like to arrange for a personalized or virtual tour, please reach out to our sales team. We would love to show you our elevated normal. See what we have in place for your journey ahead.