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M EETIN G S
LOVE GOLF
R E SO R T S
BY RUFUS MCKINNEY
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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 doesn'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 taking care that these same features that attract del-
egates 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, the
National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals and Travel Professionals of Color have used
golf tournaments as an integral part of the pre-conference activities.
Here are a few golf resorts you should consider for your upcoming meeting or conference.
