Instead, hotel event planning teams encourage you to lean on their expertise and resources, so you can take advantage of much more than their meeting spaces and group rates. “By working with hotel teams to rethink breakout spaces and programming formats, planners can elevate engagement and deliver greater ROI. Involve the hotel event planning team as early as possible. “One of the most effective ways to ensure a seamless event experience is to include the hotel’s event planning team during site visits and early contracting conversations,” shares Musali. "When planners and hotel teams collaborate from the start, they can co-create something truly memorable.