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hoosing the right venue for your meeting or conference is a crucial step in the planning process. Select a destination or facility that does-
n't resonate with your target audience and you very well may put a damper on attendance, no matter how spectacular your scheduled
program may be. Planners are challenged to pick a venue that has the amenities that will boost attendance, while at the same time tak-
ing care that these same features that attract delegates will not also detract from the business at hand. Golf resorts, claim many planners, can
offer the perfect balance for a successful meeting event. Organizations like Black Enterprise and the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners
have used golf tournaments as an integral part of the pre-conference activities, and this year Travel Professionals of Color will include their first golf
tournament when they convene May 18-21 in Orlando, FL at the Reunion Golf and Spa Resort.
Here are a few golf resorts you should consider for your upcoming meeting or conference.
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