Elite Standards

Meeting professionals trust that a property endorsed by Elite Meetings will deliver a high-quality meeting, event, or incentive experience.

Each property is evaluated against dozens of objective criteria, plus a few subjective criteria weighed by our experienced team. Here are just a few of them:

Meeting Facility and Services

Dedicated Conference Manager, 24-hour Business Center, Permanent Boardroom

Food & Beverage

F&B options B/L/D, 24-hour Room Service, Awarded Restaurant

Arrival Experience

Individual guest greeting by name, Group Registration Desk or Satellite Check-in

Amenities On-site

Golf, Full-service Spa, 24-hour Fitness Center

Accommodations

Rigorous soft goods renovation schedule, Turndown service, Pillow Menu

Guest and Event Services Service Level Indicators

Forbes Travel Guide Stars, AAA Diamonds, IACC Certification

Unique Property Characteristics

Exceptional setting or environment, Awarded Architecture or Design, highly unique experience

EMAB or EMI Staff On-site Evaluation

Property delivers an Elite event experience, Overall estimation of service level

Elite hotels typically rank among upscale, upper-upscale, or luxury service classes and at the high end of leisure ratings, though our criteria also value the unique, extraordinary, and memorable.

The endorsement is an independent, unbiased determination granted only to hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board. Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.