Top 5 Benefits Of Using A Sourcing Expert
Here at CADENCE, we have an ethos of "Better, Together." This mantra encapsulates the significance of togetherness, connection, and teamwork. While we frequently use this term internally, it truly embodies the spirit of our Meetings & Incentives Sourcing team. This mighty team of four are the movers, shakers, and masters of their craft and are deeply valued by hotel partners and corporations alike.
With nearly 80 years of combined industry experience, 17 years of which are with Cadence, these savvy sourcing specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect venue for your meetings and incentive trips. They have deep destination and property knowledge through frequent property sites, attending partner events, and nurturing industry relationships. They source venues for programs that motivate and engage audiences, enhance business culture, facilitate relationship building, and drive performance. They truly advocate for your business needs, ensuring the best value for your organization.
As an award-winning, internationally recognized leader in the travel industry and one of the world's first Forbes Travel Guide-endorsed travel agencies, our credentials highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence.
So, why use a sourcing specialist?
Any modern travel company can book a venue for your meeting or find some hotel rooms, but do they really care about what you need? We rise above a one-size-fits-all approach by making sure we work in the way you like to work. We take the time to get to know the unique needs of your organization, their objectives, and what a successful event looks like for them. This ensures that every aspect of your meeting or incentive program supports and achieves your unique goals.
TIME SAVINGS: Our team is here to streamline the transaction process for all parties involved. We facilitate a transparent, efficient negotiation and booking process between hotels and clients, fostering long-term, beneficial partnerships.
STRATEGIC RFP DESIGN & AVAILABILITY REPORTING: Our expert sourcing team guides you through the critical components necessary to land the perfect location, targeting the right destinations the first time and reducing the need for time-consuming re-sourcing. We provide customized vetted availability reports with live consultation to address any questions or needs, helping you identify the essential details to make key decisions.
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION: We ensure you and your attendees are fully protected. We request critical clauses and meticulously review hotel contracts, reducing your risk, and ensuring you receive the best possible concessions and terms. Post contract signature, our service acts as a form of "insurance", as we support you and liaise with the venue in instances of Force Majeure, attrition reduction or, increase addendums, cancellations, and other post-contract negotiations. Finally, we debunk the myth that using an agency results in higher room rates. In fact, our negotiation skills secure better rates and added benefits, delivering exceptional overall value to our clients.
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS: Our sourcing team’s expertise, robust partnerships, and business volume are renowned in the industry. Through our preferred relationships with major hotel chains and independent hotels alike, we have industry insights and relationships that are not typical for the average consumer. This allows us to offer insider industry knowledge, top-tier negotiations, and amiable issue resolution. Simply put - our connections are your connections.
ELITE INDUSTRY STATUS: We are a Virtuoso agency, part of an exclusive consortium representing just 1% of the top travel companies worldwide. This membership grants us access to exclusive perks and exceptional value at the world's finest luxury properties. We are proud preferred partners of Four Seasons, ALHI, Marriott Stars & Luminous, Dorchester Diamond Club, Rosewood Elite, Belmond Bellini Club, Preferred Hotels, Mandarin Oriental Fan Club, Peninsula Penclub, and Ritz Stars.
