Site Selection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Your homework is to complete a Site Selection. Imagine you are planning an event and visit a location near you that could be used to host a wedding, meeting, or other event. Using Appendix 3 on page 457 of the text as your guide, write an overview addressing the following areas. As a guide, the homework will be three to four pages in length and include the following 14 sections. This assignment is worth 55 points and needs to be submitted to the Dropbox for Week 2. Event Description - This is where you communicate your event details including attendance, theme, date, time, and a 2-3 sentence overview of the event. Location Surrounding Vicinity Accessibility Property Description Property Amenities Function Space Catering Kitchens Equipment Guest Rooms Services Personnel Policies Risk Management Appendix 3: Sample Site Inspection Checklist This sample Site Inspection Checklist focuses primarily on hotel properties and should be customized to include the selection criteria and specifications important to the particular event to be held and the type of venue under consideration. Site Inspection Conducted By:________________________ Date:____________ Venue Name:_____________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ Contact Person:___________________________________________________ Main Telephone:_______________ Direct Line:__________________________ Fax:__________________________ Toll-free Reservations:________________ E-mail:_______________________ Web URL:__________________________ Property Location Major Transportation Ports (Air, Rail, Water, etc.) Airport, Station, Pier Condition Distance and Travel Time to Airport, Station, Pier Distance to Area Attractions Ground Transportation Options and Costs 457 458 Complimentary Hotel Shuttle Service, Hours of Operation, Schedule Car Rental and Return Convenience Assets: Liabilities: Surrounding Vicinity Adjacent Hotels Appearance Attractions Recreation Options Restaurants Safety Shopping