Whether you’re bringing a group for a conference, a retreat or treating them to a well-deserved weekend away from the grind, a travel concierge can make the planning process a lot easier for you. Here’s how:

1. Single Point of Contact: Every time you call a hotel, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll speak to a different person, right? It’s the same with a restaurant or really anywhere with multiple employees. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, but what if you had ONE person you talked to about everything? From the accommodations to the restaurant reservations to the activities, a concierge handles all the details. (The great ones take the time to truly get to know your vision before you even arrive so the experience is fully customized for your group. And that’s what you get with Diamante, by the way.)
2. The Ultimate Time Saver: Unless you’re the designated travel agent for your company, you most likely have more responsibilities on a regular basis than planning a corporate retreat. Think of the time you’d save if you didn’t have to do all the online searches for where to stay, call all the restaurants, research what there is to do…that’s a job within itself. A concierge makes it as simple as it can be because we do all that for you!
3. Area-Experts and Insiders: On top of saving you time and energy, concierges know everything there is to know about where you’re headed. They know the hottest restaurants, the local hot spots, and the best-kept secrets. In essence, they make you look good. And with their preferred partners, you can have premier access to experiences and opportunities you definitely couldn’t have found through a Google search.
4. One-Stop-Shop: With contacts and relationships, a concierge can negotiate large group bookings on your behalf. That alone can be a huge headache when you’re dealing with room blocks. Just trust us.
5. Team On The Ground: Say you’re in charge of booking this trip for your team, but you don’t actually get to go. You’re booking for your boss and his/her colleagues, and you really need to go smoothly for everyone. If you’re not coming, you cannot make sure that happens. And you cannot be everywhere at once. A concierge has a team on the ground so that whether or not you are here, everything is taken care of. Fulfillment and trouble-shooting are a concierge’s bread and butter, so you can rest assured that your group will get the experience they envisioned. And if you get to come along, you can enjoy the experience, too! Win-win.

Next time you need to book a trip for your company, consider a concierge-like Aspen Luxury Concierge. You have enough to do as it is!

by:Rachel Naidus

Rachel is the Principal & Founder of Aspen Luxury Concierge. For over a decade, she has cut her teeth in the luxury hospitality services business. Since 2019, she has led ALC’s premier staff in creating luxury, effortless experiences for its clients. With her ever growing network of partners, vendors, and clientele, Rachel leads the pack in providing expert services to Aspen luxury travelers and locals.

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