Westgate Resorts announces seasonal increases on third-party meeting planner commissions
May 14, 2018
Orlando, Fla. – May 14, 2018 – Westgate Resorts has announced that not only will they defy the current industry trend of cutting third-party meeting planner commissions by maintaining their current rates, but they will also give planners even more, with additional seasonal increases on commissions and incentives for 2018.
The increase follows recent announcements by hotel companies cutting commissions for third-party meeting planners.
Westgate Resorts, which operates 25 properties nationwide, including several in top convention destinations Las Vegas and Orlando, will maintain their 10 percent commission for planners year-round, and during specific timeframes, based on the location, will increase commissions to 12 percent.
“We value the service independent meeting planners provide and will continue to reward it accordingly,” said Westgate Resorts Chief Business Officer Jared Saft.
Meeting planners can reach Westgate Resorts for information on the increased commission dates at (866) 731-725 or www.westgatemeetings.com.
Westgate Resorts has continued to boost its efforts to serve group business with new and upgraded meeting space at many of its properties including Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa in Orlando, Fla., Westgate Park City Resort & Spa in Park City, Utah, Westgate River Ranch & Rodeo in River Ranch, Fla. and Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
Hotelplanner.com named Westgate Resorts the best independent hotel brand for 2017 and 2016 at the American Group Travel Awards.
About Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts features 25 properties across the country with a combined meeting space of over 300,000 square feet in resorts in destinations ranging from the Las Vegas Strip to the Great Smoky Mountains to the Central Florida theme parks, Westgate can accommodate nearly any type of group booking or meeting. For more information on Westgate Resorts group travel, please visit www.westgatemeetings.com.
Founded in 1982 by David A. Siegel, Westgate Resorts is one of the largest resort developers in the United States. Westgate features over 13,500 luxury villas in premier locations throughout the United States. Most Westgate Resorts locations feature a variety of unique restaurant, retail and spa concepts, including Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, Westgate Smokehouse Grill, Edge Steakhouse, Westgate Marketplace & Deli and Serenity Spa. For more information, visit www.westgateresorts.com.