Ciara J. Connolly
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32 · The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. · Invite-Only Showcase

Rome Showcase

A historic villa, Rome, Italy

Overview

Produced an invite-only evening showcase in Rome, pairing member-hotel destination presentations with a refined reception for top corporate buyers and travel trade.

  • Staged the showcase at a floodlit historic villa, welcoming guests at dusk into the courtyard.
  • Built destination stations for participating member properties — Palais Namaskar Marrakech, The Chedi Muscat, and Château de la Messardière Saint-Tropez among them — each hosted by its GM or DSM, with the Château de la Messardière board paired with VIP welcome gifts for hosted-buyer appointments.
  • Curated the guest list to the top tier of corporate buyers and travel trade.
  • Served a passed canapé and bespoke dessert program throughout the reception.
  • Sent guests home with VIP welcome gifts from partner brands.
  • Created and implemented a full risk-assessment plan for the event.
  • Worked with stakeholders to align on event goals, objectives, and strategy from the outset.
  • Led the event from concept through completion using in-depth project management.

From the event

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