Site inspections are one of your more important tools in order to choose a final venue for your upcoming event. However, you have to make the right questions in order to know the details you need to celebrate your event: First of all it is recommendable to use a checklist of items that you consider important to your group, in order to make sure you are looking at the same things at each property (don't forget to provide the checklist to your hotel contact ahead of time so they can tailor the site inspection to meet your needs). The top topics that will help you make the most of your site visits and prepare for a great program can be focused in these categories: The logistics. By visiting a venue, you will have the chance to see the surroundings, locations and the natural work environment of the venue. In this step you will have to focus on the site location, how far is the airport, the kind of nearby transportation, the offering of shuttle service, shopping, recreational facilities and restaurants in the area. Also, it is vital to observe the hotel staff during your visit and check if they are [...]