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how to become an h+g partner | our corporate partnerships
hinton+grusich represents over 150 upscale meeting hotels, seven industry suppliers, and 6 convention and visitors bureaus. we offer one point-of-contact access for meeting planners and incentive buyers to a diverse portfolio including upscale hotels and resorts that range from large convention properties to small meeting venues. 1+1 can equal 3.
Our expertise and experience building relationships with influences and decision-makers and expertise make us an effective single point of contact for your group business. We get to know your business and become your advocate in the marketplace, while still making it cost-effective for you through our unique retainer fee model.
what do we provide for partners?
positive: our attitude is positive. we sell positive and the work we do is positive.
passionate: we have passion. we love what we do - we believe in it and we have fun doing it.
transparent: by putting your needs first, h+g is completely objective. we do business differently from our competitors.
industry leadership: for serving you and for our industry
just right: h+g strikes the perfect balance. we are large enough to offer a range of choices and small enough to offer personal service and bespoke solutions.
+: our secret weapon, the power of plus, the power of and. it's giving that extra something. selection and selectivity, quality and affordability, service and passion.
from h+g's founding in 1986, these values have driven what we do, how and why we do it. our chicago roots have great meaning as well. we were created specifically to be a company with a core strength in the midwest. we still have that, even as h+g has expanded to a national presence, with four offices in key markets in the northeast, southeast, west coast and rocky mountains. our headquarters remain in chicago. throughout the country, we carry forward our mission: to connect people and places.
how to become an h+g partner
are you looking for a reliable partner who can be a proactive contributor to your strategy or growing your group business? we are your eyes and ears in the marketplace - and we make it cost-effective for you. 1+1 can = 3. engaging our expertise can add up to more group business for you. we have a proven track record with our partners - that's why 90% renew their agreements with us every year.
how does a hotel qualify to become part of the h+g collection?
+ the size of our collection is intentionally controlled in order to ensure we are large enough to offer a range of choices and small enough to offer personal service + solutions.
+ we form long-term, dependable relationships with upscale independent hotels and resorts in desirable destinations.
+ our approach guarantees that our collection offers choices; our portfolio includes a range of quality options, which will meet each individual client's needs.
what criteria do we use to determine if a hotel is the right fit?
+ location: we examine if the destination is the right fit for our portfolio and how many other
properties we have within the same destination.
+ size of property: is it a good fit with the other hotels we have in the area?
+ flexibility: will the sales team be flexible with the client on price and/or concessions?
+ amenities: how much does the hotel have to offer as far as dining and entertainment. is
there a spa? does it have a really great set of restaurants and lounges?
+ meeting space: is there a good ratio of meeting space to the number of guestrooms?
how flexible is the meeting space?
+ overall fit: do we feel like this would be a good partnership and we could work successfully together?
meeting professionals have less time than ever, but they take our calls and make time to meet with us. there's no need to do it all on your own. we can help with your specific needs. please contact bill grusich, cmp or kevin hinton now to find out more. contact us at 312 372 2200 or info@hintonandgrusich.com
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our corporate hotel partners
we are fortunate to form partnerships with corporate partners that have multiple properties in our collection, with various sizes and price points, and located in many different cities.
noble house hotels and resorts
formed in 1994, they focus exclusively on hotel and resort management and ownership. each property is in harmony with the local culture and environment, and many of the acquisitions undergo limited to extensive renovations to enhance and restore differentiating qualities. corporate offices are in bellevue, washington. noble house hotels in our collection:
+ the edgewater hotel, seattle
+ grove isle club & resort, coconut grove
+ hotel viking, newport
+ laplaya beach & golf resort, naples
+ paradise point resort & spa, san diego
millennium hotels & resorts
millennium hotels and resorts represents a worldwide community of hotels that provide consistent standards of excellence for business and leisure travelers alike. the brand represents a wide variety of hotel styles with high standards of service & facilities in every property. millennium hotels in our u.s. collection:
+ millennium biltmore, los angeles
+ millennium knickerbocker hotel, chicago
+ millennium bostonian, boston
+ millennium hotel minneapolis
+ millennium hotel st. louis
+ millennium broadway hotel, new york
millennium hotels worldwide in our worldwide collection include these cities:
beijing, shanghai, london, paris, hannover (germany), stuttgart (germany), seoul, kuala lumpur, signapore, bangkok, abu dhabi, dubai
strategic hotels and resorts
an industry-leading owner and asset manager of high-end hotels and resorts, strategic owns a quality portfolio of upscale and luxury hotels and resorts in desirable north american and european locations. strategic properties are geographically diverse and include large convention hotels, business hotels and resorts:
+ intercontinental praha, prague
+ marriott grosvenor square, london
+ hotel le parc, paris
+ marriott champ elysees, paris
+ marriott hamburg
+ four seasons mexico city
+ four seasons punta mita
+ fairmont scottsdale
+ ritz carlton laguna niguel, dana point
+ ritz carlton half moon bay
+ hyatt regency la jolla, san diego
+ hotel del coronado, san diego
+ the westin st. francis, san francisco
+ loews santa monica beach hotel
+ four seasons washington d.c.
+ intercontinental hotel miami
+ fairmont chicago
+ marriott lincolnshire resort
+ fairmont chicago
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hinton+grusich represents over 150 upscale meeting hotels, seven industry suppliers, and 6 convention and visitors bureaus. we offer one point-of-contact access for meeting planners and incentive buyers to a diverse portfolio including upscale hotels and resorts that range from large convention properties to small meeting venues. 1+1 can equal 3.
Our expertise and experience building relationships with influences and decision-makers and expertise make us an effective single point of contact for your group business. We get to know your business and become your advocate in the marketplace, while still making it cost-effective for you through our unique retainer fee model.
what do we provide for partners?
- we act as an extension of your sales team and get to know your products and your services
- we generate new leads + provide follow up support until you get the contracts signed
- we host exclusive tradeshows in key cities throughout the year, allowing valuable face-to-face time with clients
- we provide industry leadership and visibility
positive: our attitude is positive. we sell positive and the work we do is positive.
passionate: we have passion. we love what we do - we believe in it and we have fun doing it.
transparent: by putting your needs first, h+g is completely objective. we do business differently from our competitors.
industry leadership: for serving you and for our industry
just right: h+g strikes the perfect balance. we are large enough to offer a range of choices and small enough to offer personal service and bespoke solutions.
+: our secret weapon, the power of plus, the power of and. it's giving that extra something. selection and selectivity, quality and affordability, service and passion.
from h+g's founding in 1986, these values have driven what we do, how and why we do it. our chicago roots have great meaning as well. we were created specifically to be a company with a core strength in the midwest. we still have that, even as h+g has expanded to a national presence, with four offices in key markets in the northeast, southeast, west coast and rocky mountains. our headquarters remain in chicago. throughout the country, we carry forward our mission: to connect people and places.
how to become an h+g partner
are you looking for a reliable partner who can be a proactive contributor to your strategy or growing your group business? we are your eyes and ears in the marketplace - and we make it cost-effective for you. 1+1 can = 3. engaging our expertise can add up to more group business for you. we have a proven track record with our partners - that's why 90% renew their agreements with us every year.
how does a hotel qualify to become part of the h+g collection?
+ the size of our collection is intentionally controlled in order to ensure we are large enough to offer a range of choices and small enough to offer personal service + solutions.
+ we form long-term, dependable relationships with upscale independent hotels and resorts in desirable destinations.
+ our approach guarantees that our collection offers choices; our portfolio includes a range of quality options, which will meet each individual client's needs.
what criteria do we use to determine if a hotel is the right fit?
+ location: we examine if the destination is the right fit for our portfolio and how many other
properties we have within the same destination.
+ size of property: is it a good fit with the other hotels we have in the area?
+ flexibility: will the sales team be flexible with the client on price and/or concessions?
+ amenities: how much does the hotel have to offer as far as dining and entertainment. is
there a spa? does it have a really great set of restaurants and lounges?
+ meeting space: is there a good ratio of meeting space to the number of guestrooms?
how flexible is the meeting space?
+ overall fit: do we feel like this would be a good partnership and we could work successfully together?
meeting professionals have less time than ever, but they take our calls and make time to meet with us. there's no need to do it all on your own. we can help with your specific needs. please contact bill grusich, cmp or kevin hinton now to find out more. contact us at 312 372 2200 or info@hintonandgrusich.com
back to top
our corporate hotel partners
we are fortunate to form partnerships with corporate partners that have multiple properties in our collection, with various sizes and price points, and located in many different cities.
noble house hotels and resorts
formed in 1994, they focus exclusively on hotel and resort management and ownership. each property is in harmony with the local culture and environment, and many of the acquisitions undergo limited to extensive renovations to enhance and restore differentiating qualities. corporate offices are in bellevue, washington. noble house hotels in our collection:
+ the edgewater hotel, seattle
+ grove isle club & resort, coconut grove
+ hotel viking, newport
+ laplaya beach & golf resort, naples
+ paradise point resort & spa, san diego
millennium hotels & resorts
millennium hotels and resorts represents a worldwide community of hotels that provide consistent standards of excellence for business and leisure travelers alike. the brand represents a wide variety of hotel styles with high standards of service & facilities in every property. millennium hotels in our u.s. collection:
+ millennium biltmore, los angeles
+ millennium knickerbocker hotel, chicago
+ millennium bostonian, boston
+ millennium hotel minneapolis
+ millennium hotel st. louis
+ millennium broadway hotel, new york
millennium hotels worldwide in our worldwide collection include these cities:
beijing, shanghai, london, paris, hannover (germany), stuttgart (germany), seoul, kuala lumpur, signapore, bangkok, abu dhabi, dubai
strategic hotels and resorts
an industry-leading owner and asset manager of high-end hotels and resorts, strategic owns a quality portfolio of upscale and luxury hotels and resorts in desirable north american and european locations. strategic properties are geographically diverse and include large convention hotels, business hotels and resorts:
+ intercontinental praha, prague
+ marriott grosvenor square, london
+ hotel le parc, paris
+ marriott champ elysees, paris
+ marriott hamburg
+ four seasons mexico city
+ four seasons punta mita
+ fairmont scottsdale
+ ritz carlton laguna niguel, dana point
+ ritz carlton half moon bay
+ hyatt regency la jolla, san diego
+ hotel del coronado, san diego
+ the westin st. francis, san francisco
+ loews santa monica beach hotel
+ four seasons washington d.c.
+ intercontinental hotel miami
+ fairmont chicago
+ marriott lincolnshire resort
+ fairmont chicago
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