A reportFor Convention Site

Submitted ToMd. Abdullah Al Mobin Chowdhury

LecturerSchool of Business

MBA ProgramUniversity of Information Technology & Sciences

Chittagong

Prepared ByBiplab Barua

ID Number :11335065Batch :59

School of BusinessMBA Program

University of Information Technology & SciencesChittagong

April 22,2011

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Letter of submission

Date: April 22,2011

ToMd. Abdullah Al Mobin ChowdhuryLecturerSchool of BusinessMBA ProgramUniversity of Information Technology & SciencesChittagong.

Subject : Submission of Term Paper on “Convention Site”

Dear Sir,

In the following pages , I have presented my term paper title “Convention Site” . I consider myself very happy to have the opportunity to prepare this report under your valuable supervision. It was both a pleasure as well as challenge for me to work under your supervision and I can never repay my indebtedness to you. It has been a very positive and uplifting experience, as I have learnt a lot that would not have been possible otherwise. I have tried my level best to include all the relevant information to make this report informative and comprehensive.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to you for proper guidance in preparing this report. I shall be glad to answer any queries that you may have in this regard.

Sincerely Yours

Biplab BaruaID Number : 11335065Batch :59School of BusinessMBA PrigramUniversity of Information Technology & SciencesChittagong.

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Acknowledgement

I am expressing my gratitude to almighty for whose kindness I am sound mentally and physically enough to prepare this report.

It is a great pleasure for me to work with the report based on a topic “ Convention Site ’’ i.e Selection the location of National Convention .

I wish my to express my heartiest sense of gratitude, sincere appreciation to my honorable teacher Mr. Md Abdullah Al Mobin Chowdhury , Lecturer School of Business, MBA program, UITS, whose information and advice was support me to prepare the report.

I like to thanks all my group members, classmates and persons who cooperated me time to time in preparing this report.

_____________Biplab Barua

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Preface

Term paper is the requirement for the MBA program. It is an opportunity for the students to gather more knowledge through this program. The topic of my report is “ Convention Site” . In this report a detailed and statistical approach of the hotel selection and a recommendation has been discussed that will be selected for the next year’s National Convention.

The convention is usually attended by 500 members. I worked hard for analyzing and comparing both in the terms of features, values and prices of three hotels named Omni Hotel Atlanta,The Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles,The Ritz Carlton Hotel New York regarding their services, recreation facilities, Convention Hall facilities and Meeting places etc.

The report is divided into four chapters. In the first introductory chapter. In the second chapter focused on details facility of Hotels . The third chapter is Data Acquisition and Comparison and chapter four is Recommendation and Conclusion.

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Table of Contents

Chapter One:

1.1 Introduction

Chapter Two :

Hotel Description2.1 Omni Hotel , CNN Center Atlanta.2.2 The Beverly Hills Hotel Los Angles2.3 The Ritz-Carlton New York

Chapter Three :

3.1Data Acquisition and Comparison Chapter Four :

4.1 Recommendation

4.2 Conclusion

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CHAPTER -1

INTERODUCTION

Report For Convention Site

I am assumed the chairman of a committee that will make recommendation to the board of directors about the location of next years National Convention.

The convention is usually attended by 500 members, Hotels in three cities have submitted bids. Using following data list and development process for informal report, analyze the data, draw conclusion and to make recommendation for a convention site.

Particular Atlanta Los Angeles New YorkNumbers of rooms available 600 800 700Price range (per person/per night) $80 $90 $95Number of meeting rooms 20 25 25Seating for Banquet 550 700 650Number of tours available 5 6 5Number of recreation facility 4 3 3Number of entertainment spots 10 10 10Cost of transportation to Airport $10 $20 $20

From the above comparison specification, a well-documented informal report is to be produced which covers a detailed description about Omni Hotel , CNN Center Atlanta,The Beverly Hills Hotel Los Angles, and The Ritz-Carlton New York among their location, facilities with some photos and a conclusion encloses report.

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Chapter – 2

Description of Hotels and details facility

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Omni Hotel & Resorts100 CNN Center Atlanta, Georgia 3030.

Luxurious comfort embraces pure style at the elegant four-diamond Omni Hotel at CNN center, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta within the busting Luckie Marietta district. This luxury hotel treats to views of the spectacular downtown skyline or picturesque Centennial Olympic park.The Omni hotel at CNN center is connected to Phillps Arena and the Georgia world congress center, and it is nearest hotel to the Georgia Dome. For convenient arrivals or departures, Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport is a mere 15- minute commute( 12 miles).

Luxury Atlanta Accommodations :

A room at the Omni Hotel CNN center is anything but typical. That’s because what many hotels consider extras , we regard as well-deserve standards features.Luxurious accommodation reflects attention to detail and careful consideration to give comfort and happiness. 1070 spacious gust rooms and suites offer magnificent views of the down town skyline , the lively CNN center Atrium or Centennial Olympic Park.

Room Features :

- All rooms are non smoking- Plush bathrobes- Fully stocked refreshment center-Triple sheeting on beds-Extra blankets and pillows-Marble floors and Chinese granite countertops in all baths-Make up mirror-Coffee Maker-Iron and full-sized iron board-CD clock radio-Complementary newspaper-Hair Dryer-In room safe.

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In-Room Technology :

-High speed wire and wireless internet access-Work Station with modern capabilities in every guest room- Two-dual line telephone-Cable TV-Individual Climate Control.

Dining :Prime Meridian RestaurantIs a unique dining space that over looks Centennial Olympic Park and the Fountain of the Rings. Enjoy international cuisine in an open kitchen atmosphere.Morsel’s It is a coffee shop open daily at 6:00 AM.Guest Room Dining:24 hour guest room dining is available.

Fitness and Leisure

- Complimentary full-service health club- Outdoor heated pool- Tanning deck- Get Fit Kit, in-room exercise kit- Natural Body Spa located in health club- CNN studio tour located with hotel complex- Running and walking trails at Centennial Olympic Park

Transportation and Parking

- Covered valet-only parking($30) includes in/out privileges- Bus and van parking located nearby- Car rental, limousine and luxury car service (arrange through concierge)

Entertainment- Georgia Dome nearby- Philips Arena nearby- Turner Field ( Home of Atlanta Falcons)- Museum of Natural History ( IMAX Theater)- In room Movies- Cable Channels- In room video games

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Guest Services - The Power of One – Excellence in service- ATM- Salon- Business center- Check cashing- Coffee shop- Concierge - Currency exchange- Cyber Café automated 24 hours- Dry cleaning and laundry service (same day)- Evening turndown service ( on request)- Express check-in / check-out- Full-service restaurant- Guest room dining ( 24 hours)- Gift shop- High-speed wireless internet access - In-rooms fitness- Lounge- Newsstand- Omni Sensational Kids Program- Postal services- Safe deposit box located at front desk- Shoe shine stand- Translation

Recreation

- Centennial Olympic Park attached - Georgia Aquarium nearby- Zoo Atlanta 5 km- Botanical Gardens 7 km- CNN studio within hotel complex.

Meeting Room Facilities

Omni Hotel at CNN Center the only four-diamond convention hotel in downtown Atlanta, and a proud member of the Convention Collection at Centennial Olympic Park, the hotel boasts 45 meeting rooms with more than 120,000 square feet of function space, including the 19,864 square foot Grand Ballroom.

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The Beverly Hills Hotel9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

CA 90210

The Beverly Hills Hotel is located on the promenade level of the hotel. The Beverly Hills hotel a luxurious , restorative oasis to help de-stress, rejuvenate. It is a one of the good business hotel in the area.

Accommodations :

Hotel offers the ambience of a city resort with 890 guest rooms, including 21 suites and 29 bungalows. Special features include the palm-lined pool and cabanas. The Beverly Hill hotel, beautifully appointed guest rooms with marble bathrooms, and public ares reminiscent of timeless Hollywood glamour.

Room Features :

- All rooms are non smoking- Plush bathrobes-Triple sheeting on beds-Extra blankets and pillows-Marble floors and Chinese granite countertops in all baths-Make up mirror-Coffee Maker-Iron and full-sized iron board-Complementary newspaper-Hair Dryer-In room safe.

In-Room Technology :

-High speed wire and wireless internet access-Work Station with modern capabilities in every guest room- Two-dual line telephone-Cable TV

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Restaurants & Bars :

The Beverely Hills Hotel’s famed Polo Lounge has been favorite spot and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an inviting atmosphere.Poolside dining is available at the Cabana Club Café while informal meals can be enjoyed at the The Fountain Coffee Room,.Room Service is available around the clock, serving everthing from gourmet breakfast to dinner.

Guest Room Dining:

24 hour guest room dining is available.

Fitness and Leisure

- Complimentary full-service health club- Outdoor heated pool- Natural Body Spa

Guest Services - ATM- Salon- Business center- Coffee shop- Concierge - Currency exchange- Cyber Café automated 24 hours- Dry cleaning and laundry service (same day)- Full-service restaurant- Guest room dining ( 24 hours)- Gift shop- High-speed wireless internet access - In-rooms fitness- Lounge- Newsstand- Postal services- Safe deposit box located at front desk- Shoe shine stand

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Entertainment

- In room Movies- Cable Channels- In room video games- Sports Center- Tennis Ground

Meeting Room Facilities

For larger meetings or more structured groups, The Beverly Hills hotel has over 30,000 SQF of indoor and 9,800 SQF of outdoor function space. With lush garden lawns, five exquisite meeting spaces, including three magnificent ballrooms, the Polo private room and the boardroom, were the ideal venue for the corporate event.

All event facilities at the Beverly Hills hotel Feature:

- A private foyer for each ballroom- Natural light and French doors- Private terrace and garden access available- Individual light control- Wi-fi accessibility- DSL/T-1/T-3 lines available- Tantalizing cusine- Impeccable banquet service

5nos Ball Room available

The Rodeo BallroomThe Sunset BallroomThe Crystal BallroomPolo Private BallroomBoardroom

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The Ritz Carlton New YorkTwo West Street, New York 10004.

The contemporary luxury hotel is the perfect sanctuary for the traveler.With striking views over New York Harbor, Ellis Island and the monumental Statue of Liberty. The Ritz Carlton New York offers a superlative cosmopolitan experience.Enjoy a breathtaking sunset from room or step outside for a stroll along the scientific park, into the midst of New York City’s historic landmarks and monuments.

The Ritz-Carlton New York offers a convenient downtown location and features the following:

- Recently completed $20 million renovation of all guest rooms, suite club.- Telescope is Statue of Liberty views room- Award-winning 2 west restaurant- 20,000 SQF of meeting space including two ball rooms.- Fitness Center- Wi-Fi access in all public space and guest rooms- Conde Nast Traveler Magazine’s 500 Greatest Hotels in the world 2009- Institutional Investor World best Hotels 2009- Global Traveller Magazine’s Top 10 Hotels.

Accommodations :

Hotel offers 710 recently renovated rooms and 38 suites and one Ritz-Carlton Suite.The Ritz-Carlton clubs rooms and suites are more spacious and well decorative.

Guest Room Features & Amenities

-Telescope in Statute of Liberty view rooms and suites- Featherbeds, feather duvets, and goosedown pillows- Deep full-size bathtub- Plus terry or lightweight bathrobe-Generously sized terry bath towels- Lighted makeup mirror, hair dryer and scale- Suit, skirt and padded hangers- LG HD Flat screen TV- Wireless Internet access in all guest rooms- Duel line telephone with voicemail and dataline capabilities with separate corless.- Complimentary morning newspaper- Fully stocked mini refreshment bar- Sewing kit- 24 hours room dining

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- Bath Butter and bath menu services- Twice- daily housekeeping attention- Complimentary overnight shoeshine- Overnight Laundry service

Restaurants & Bars :

Award winning 2 west restaurant

Guest Room Dining:

24 hour guest room dining is available.

Fitness and Leisure

- Complimentary full-service health club- Spa Facilities with message and skin/body treatment - State-of the-art fitness

Guest Services - ATM- Salon- Business center- Coffee shop- Concierge - Currency exchange- Cyber Café automated 24 hours- Dry cleaning and laundry service (same day)- Full-service restaurant- Guest room dining ( 24 hours)- Gift shop- High-speed wireless internet access - Fitness center- Lounge- Safe deposit box located at front desk- Babysitting service available upon request.

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Entertainment

- In room Movies- Cable Channels- In room video games- Sports Center

Meeting Room Facilities

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel offers 20,000 SQF of meeting space including two ball rooms. Meeting room cover 700 persons to meet at a time for any event.Fully equipped with business center with following facilities:

- High speed internet access- Color copier, fax services.- Conference Concierge- Audio-visual equipment- Security services

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Chapter -3

Data Acquisition and Comparison

Proposed Official Budget for the National Convention

SL No. Particulars Amount in USD1 Cost of Rooms 122,000.002 Cost of Meeting Rooms 8,000.003 Cost of seating for Banquette 15,000.004 Cost of tours 5,000.005 Cost of recreation facilities 10,000.006 Entertainment Sports 5,000.007 Cost for Transportation 5,000.00

Total Cost 170,000.00

Cost calculation of “Omni Hotel” Atlanta

SL No.

Particulars Quantity Rate - USD

Day Total-USD

1 Cost of Rooms for 500 members

500 80 3 120,000.00

2 Cost of Meeting Rooms 2 1050 3 6,300.003 Cost for seating at Banquette 500 10 3 15,000.004 Cost of Tours 5 1000 1 5,000.005 Cost of recreation facilities 4 1300 1 5,200.006 Cost of Entertainment Sports 10 500 1 5,000.007 Cost for transportation 500 10 2 10,000.00

Total Cost 166,500.00

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Cost calculation of “The Beverly Hills Hotel” Los Angeles

SL No.

Particulars Quantity Rate – USD

Day Total-USD

1 Cost of Rooms for 500 members

500 90 3 135,000.00

2 Cost of Meeting Rooms 2 1350 3 8,100.003 Cost for seating at Banquette 500 15 3 22,500.004 Cost of Tours 6 1450 1 8,700.005 Cost of recreation facilities 3 1400 1 4,200.006 Cost of Entertainment Sports 10 700 1 7,000.007 Cost for transportation 500 20 2 20,000.00

Total Cost 205,500.00

Cost calculation of “The Ritz Carlton ” New York

SL No.

Particulars Quantity Rate - USD

Day Total-USD

1 Cost of Rooms for 500 members

500 95 3 142,500.00

2 Cost of Meeting Rooms 2 1250 3 7,500.003 Cost for seating at Banquette 500 15 3 22,500.004 Cost of Tours 5 1450 1 7,250.005 Cost of recreation facilities 3 1300 1 4,200.006 Cost of Entertainment Sports 10 600 1 6,000.007 Cost for transportation 500 20 2 20,000.00

Total Cost 209,950.00

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Chapter-4Recommendation

After analyzing the facilities and expenses of Omni Hotel CNN Center Atlanta, The Beverly Hills Hotel Los Angeles and The Ritz-Carlton New York I found that, Omni Hotel CNN Center Atlanta is suitable in terms of cost , facility , accommodation and location.

My objectives is to arrange a successful National Convention in terms of member’s security, facility, location, privacy and convention center which might have enough seat capacity, audio video system, sound system, dining hall, High speed internet facility,Currency exchange and other equipments which necessary for a national convention.

According to my study and analytical data presented I recommend Omni Hotel CNN Center Atlanta should be selected for next National Convention because it has all facility and necessary equipments to arrange National convention at minimum costWithout hassles.

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Conclusion

In this report I worked with three hotels

i) Omni Hotel Atlantaii) The Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angelesiii) The Ritz Carlton Hotel New York

To complete this report collected information from the web portal of the international business hotels. This kind of work is help to gather knowledge and improve personal skill to compare and analyze data.

At the end of the report I would line to thank again our honorable sir Md. Abdullah Al Mobin Chowdhury because without his advice and help , it was impossible to complete this report . I have learned many things which will help and guide me in future to prepare and report .

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References

1. www.fivestaralliance.com

2. www.ritzcarlton.com

3. www.omnihotels.com

4. www.beverlyhillshotel.com

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