Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Company History




Book My Group (BMG - www.bookmygroup.com ) specializes in hotel site selection serving over 4,000 clients throughout North America since 1992.

We have significant hotel experience in representing virtually every type of organization from Tour and Travel, Motor Coach Tours, Corporations both large and small, College, Professional and Amateur Athletics, Film Crews, Network and Media, Airlines Crews, Student Travel, Tournament Housing, Meeting Planner, Convention, Corporate Training, Relocation, Trade Show, Emergency Housing for Companies or Academic need.


Call our Tour and Travel Team today: 800-524-1089.

Our Goal

BookMyGroup's goal is to save our clients both time and money by learning your goals and objectives and delivering the results to you. This allows you time to focus on other valuable objectives while we leverage our resources to deliver the highest level of site selection for your budget and event. BookMyGroup has developed leading technology to connect our clients with our data base of hotels by simply submitting your request right off of our web site (www.bookmygroup.com )and we will have a listing of selections for you in 24-72 hours for virtually every request!

We are committed to your complete satisfaction in an efficient manner by putting our resources, contacts, creativity to work for you the minute we receive your request. We take pride in delivering results as your one stop shop to contact hotels negotiate hotel rates and meal functions for your entire event or just a portion. The BMG team is here to partner with you for site appointments and throughout the closing process. We have a wealth of knowledge to set up the properties and appointments or book the business immediately with your approval.


Call our Tour and Travel Team today: 800-524-1089.

The BookMyGroup Team

With a wealth of diversified experience in all facets of hotel sales and travel industry businesses, the BookMyGroup team loves what we do... frankly it's in our blood.

We love what we do and we believe, given the opportunity to try our service, we will establish a long and lasting relationship with you and your company. We have an ownership and management team based in the hotel business with many years of expertise which will benefit our clients in a professional manner with the utmost commitment to your complete satisfaction.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our team and their individual "Market Specialties" and allow one of our team members to work on your hotel needs today! (www.bookmygroup.com)

Tour and Travel






Planning a meeting, event or launching a new product is no simple task. The success of an event depends totally on making the right decisions based on the criteria each event requires.

At BMG, we understand just how important this is to you and your organization. That is why our hotel site selection service is so critical to a successful event. BMG will take the time consuming search for the right hotel and location off your hands (and desk) so you can pay attention to the other important components of your meeting or event.

From small to medium to full scale annual conferences, relocations, travel crews, training or a new product launch, BMG is ready to go to work for you. And, best of all, there is no charge to you or your company for our service!

We research hotels that meet your budgetary needs and other criteria utilizing our extensive database of hotel partners. With our purchasing power, we can negotiate the best possible rates on your behalf, secure the necessary meeting space and all other details of your event and present them for a well informed decision. Once you have made your selection, we will take the final step of securing your space. The hotel will then forward a contract to you directly.

Call a BMG corporate associate with your next open meeting or event. We put all our resources to work for you to insure a successful meeting after meeting after meeting, on time and on budget.

Call our Corporate Team today: 800-447-4837.






Tour and Travel




Call our Tour and Travel Team today: 800-524-1089.


Student, Adult, Retail, and Pre-Form Tours: BookMyGroup is your one-stop shop for tour groups for any occasion.

As an active members of ABA, NTA, and SYTA, we stay current on all industry trends and changes and share this knowledge with you so you can make the best decision for your group. We will promptly supply you with the most current information about hotels that best suit your specific needs. Our vast network of partner hotels enables us to review room rate history to insure you are getting the best value for your group rooms. Once contracted, you will have full contact with hotel to insure all of the details are executed to your specification.(www.bookmygroup.com)


Call our Tour and Travel Team today: 800-524-1089.

BookMyGroup and Student Travel


BookMyGroup and Student Travel




Call our Tour and Travel Team today: 800-524-1089.

BookMyGroup has been assisting student tour operators with securing hotel accommodation for the tours they plan for more than two decades. As active members of SYTA, all of our sales people are versed in the needs and wants of the student travel industry. Based on each school's specific needs (as outlined by their tour operator) we identify and book hotels that are willing and able to accommodate those needs.

We know that the satisfaction of the youngest travelers is vital to the continued success of BookMyGroup and the tourism industry in general. After all, today's children are tomorrow's travelers. (www.bookmygroup.com)

Call our Tour and Travel Team today: 800-524-1089.

Adult and Senior Tours


Adult and Senior Tours



BookMyGroup has been working with tour operators in the senior/adult tour market for decades and have become experts in identifying and booking tour friendly hotels. As active members of ABA and NTA we stay up to date on all of the latest industry trends and advancements. Our hotel inventory includes facilities in all price ranges from limited/select service hotels to full service hotels, resorts and conference centers.

We pride ourselves in being efficient and knowledgeable and will work to find you the hotel you need at the price you want.


Call our Tour and Travel Team today: 800-524-1089.


Athletics


Athletics


Booking your team can be stressful...

...especially if you are trying to do it on your own or your team is partnered with the wrong company. We can provide you with the resources to make it a convenient experience that reflects positively on the team and school.

Over the past decade, BookMyGroup has focused on providing unforgettable experiences for its clients when traveling to collegiate events. We are committed to bringing that level of experience to collegiate sports teams. Our capabilities include, but are not limited to: scheduled air, receptions and hospitality, luxury or standard accommodations, welcome and pregame pep rallies, on site event management, and much more!

BookMyGroup has partnered with top universities and conferences such as Boston University, Drexel University, New Mexico State University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Fairfield University, the Northeast 10 Conference, and the Peach Belt Conference, just to name a few. Through these partnerships, BookMyGroup is able to take the hassle out of booking your team travel when your team on the road. We make it easy and most of all, we make it fun!

Call our Tour and Travel Team today: 800-524-1089.



Tournament Housing


Tournament Housing




We handle tournament housing from start to finish! We do all the work for you!

  • Set up the blocks of rooms with the hotels, put together a list of hotels for the teams to choose from, provide a reservation form, confirmation and room list form.
  • Make sure to use only quality products.
  • The teams can either make reservations via fax, email, a toll-free number or via our Web site.
  • We act as the liaison between the teams and the hotels to ensure all room lists and changes are received and that the special requests are met
  • Provide the tournament with reports with regards to which teams are booked at what hotels in case they need to be contacted.
  • Our service provides the club a new source of income and professionalism. With BookMyGroup handling the housing you have more time to focus on other aspects of the tournament.
  • In addition to handling tournament housing in its entirety we provide assistance to club and team travel anywhere in the United States and Canada.
Call our Athletics Team today: 800-448-3267.

Upcoming Tournaments and Events
Rush Cup on the Coast
Virginia Beach, VA
March 13-15, 2009

Spring Classic
Virginia Beach, VA
March 27-29, 2009

Rush Soccerfest
Virginia Beach, VA
May 22-24, 2009

Oakwood Premier Invitational
Hartford, CT
May 22-24, 2009

Stellar One Star Cup
Roanoke, VA
November 7-9, 2008

Kroger Cup
Roanoke, VA
October 10-12, 2008

Sand Soccer
Virginia Beach, VA
June 5-7, 2009

Sun Cup
Virginia Beach, VA
August 15-17, 2008
August 21-23, 2009

Columbus Day
Virginia Beach, VA
October 10-12, 2008
October 9-11, 2009

Nashua World Cup
Nashua, NH
October 10-13, 2008

Atlantic Cup
Virginia Beach, VA
December 5-7, 2008

Collegiate Athletics


Collegiate Athletics




Booking your team when it travels on the road and during the hectic season can be a stressful experience, especially if you are trying to do it on your own or your team is partnered with the wrong company. We can provide them with the resources to make it a convenient experience that reflects positively on the team or school. Over the past decade, BookMyGroup has focused on providing unforgettable experiences for its clients when traveling to Collegiate events. We are committed to bringing that level of experience to collegiate sports teams. Our capabilities include, but are not limited to, scheduled air, receptions/hospitality luxury or standard accommodations, welcome and pregame pep rallies, on site event management and much more! BookMyGroup has continued to partner with some of the top Universities and Conferences such as, the Boston University, the Northeast 10 Conference,Peach Belt Conference,Drexel University,New Mexico State University,University of Massachusetts Amherst, Fairfield University just to name a few Through these partnerships, BookMyGroup is able to take the hassle out of booking your team travel when your team on the road. We make it easy and most of all, we make it fun! Whether it is the regular season or postseason travel, BookMyGroup makes it a great experience to book your team travel!


Call our Athletics Team today: 800-448-3267.



For more information, please contact:

Andrea Casperson
Director of Sales: Collegiate/Professional Athletics
Direct: (972) 539-1145
or (888) 832-6745
Fax: (972) 539-1149
Email: acasperson@bookmygroup.com
Harry Leckemby, Jr.
Director of Sales: Collegiate/Professional Athletics
Direct: (719) 573-5700
Mobile: (201) 953-1305
Fax: (866) 234-8044
Email: hleckemby@bookmygroup.com



Amateur Athletics


Amateur Athletics




Team and Club Travel

Just give us the dates, number of rooms needed and the budget you are looking for and we do all the work. At no charge to the customer! Our volume buying power enables us to negotiate better rates for our customers than they can get on their own.

Call our Athletics Team today: 800-448-3267.

Professional Sports



Professional athletic teams face unique challenges when it comes to travel, house and lifestyle maintenance. At BookMyGroup solving these challenges is our specialty. How we operate is keeping your best interests in mind is our top priority.

BookMyGroup has developed comprehensive solutions uniquely designed for the needs professional athletic teams and their fans. These will allow us to radically decrease your Operational workload, while considerably increasing the level of service you’re able to offer your player and staff. And you save money while you’re at it.

BookMyGroup has handled some of the world best professional teams such as the New Jersey Nets, The New York Giants, The Washington Redskins, The Dallas Cowboys, The New Jersey Devils Just to name a few.

At BookMyGroup we are at you service. Our trained professional staff has many years of experience with team travel and we promise to do the job right the first time. Give us a call you will be glad you did.

Call our Athletics Team today: 800-448-3267.

Corporate Events






Planning a meeting, event or launching a new product is no simple task. The success of an event depends totally on making the right decisions based on the criteria each event requires.

At BMG, we understand just how important this is to you and your organization. That is why our hotel site selection service is so critical to a successful event. BMG will take the time consuming search for the right hotel and location off your hands (and desk) so you can pay attention to the other important components of your meeting or event.

From small to medium to full scale annual conferences, relocations, travel crews, training or a new product launch, BMG is ready to go to work for you. And, best of all, there is no charge to you or your company for our service!

We research hotels that meet your budgetary needs and other criteria utilizing our extensive database of hotel partners. With our purchasing power, we can negotiate the best possible rates on your behalf, secure the necessary meeting space and all other details of your event and present them for a well informed decision. Once you have made your selection, we will take the final step of securing your space. The hotel will then forward a contract to you directly.

Call a BMG corporate associate with your next open meeting or event. We put all our resources to work for you to insure a successful meeting after meeting after meeting, on time and on budget.

Call our Corporate Team today: 800-447-4837.


Affiliations


The Student and Youth Travel Association
SYTA is the non-profit, professional trade association that promotes student and youth travel and seeks to foster integrity and professionalism among student and youth travel service providers. SYTA is "The Voice of Student & Youth Travel".
www.syta.org
American Bus Association
The American Bus Association, the trade association of the intercity bus industry, represents the motorcoach industry's interests in Washington, D.C. It also facilitates relationships between North American motorcoach and tour companies and all related segments of the travel and supplier industries and promotes travel by motorcoach to consumers.
www.buses.org
The International Airlines Travel Agent Network
IATAN's mission is to promote professionalism, administer meaningful and impartial business standards, and to provide cost-effective products, services and educational programs that benefit the travel industry.
www.iatan.org
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International
HSMAI is a global organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and sales and marketing management disciplines, as well as connecting its members with customers.
www.hsmai.org
Meeting Professionals International
MPI is committed to delivering success for its nearly 23,000 worldwide members by providing innovative knowledge and learning experiences, connecting people and ideas, and creating rich marketplace opportunities.
www.mpiweb.org
National Tour Association
The National Tour Association is a trade organization of thousands of tourism professionals involved in the growth and development of the packaged travel industry.
www.ntaonline.com
International Motor Coach Group
International Motor Coach Group (IMG), representing over 50 of the premier motor coach charter and tour operators located throughout the United States and Canada, can turn your excursion into a safe and memorable travel experience.
www.imgcoach.com
Northeast Ten Conference
The Northeast Ten Conference was built from the ground up with strong cornerstones and a vision of becoming the premier Division II NCAA athletic conference in the nation.
www.northeast10.org
Peach Belt Conference
The Peach Belt Conference is committed to providing through its dependent collegiate members, a forum for student participation in athletic, academic and co-curricular events under the auspices of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division II.
www.peachbelt.com
New York City Business Travel Association
Founded in 2004, the New York City Business Travel Association traces its lineage back over 50 years when The Passenger Traffic Association was launched in New York City in 1953. The PTA merged with The Women's Passenger Traffic Association in 1974, adopted the Corporate Travel Association (CTA) brand, and prospered for 30 years. In 2004 the association embarked on a new course with a rejuvenated board of directors, a new membership philosophy, and a new commitment to the New York City business travel community under the NYCBTA moniker.
www.nycbta.org

Events

American Hockey Coaches Association
Naples, Florida
April 23 - 26, 2009
www.ahcahockey.com

International Pow Wow 2009
Miami, Florida
May 16 - 20, 2009
www.ustravel.org/powwow/index.html

SYTA Annual Conference
Norfolk, Virgina
August 28 - September 1, 2009
www.syta.org

Teams Conference
New Orleans, Louisana
October 13 - 17, 2009
www.teamsconference.com

Ontario Motor Coach Association
London, Ontario
November 8 - 11, 2009
www.omca.com

Testimonials

Intercontinental Hotel Group
“Book My Group is a Group Travel Organization (GTO), as well as a key account for IHG- InterContinental Hotels Group. Each year they bring business from various segments to our family of 7 brands which include: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites. Book My Group has been integral to growing the leisure group business throughout North America at IHG. As well, their entire team is a pleasure to work with. We appreciate being a preferred hotel partner of Book My Group.”

Carmen W. McLoud
Manager, Travel Agency Sales and Marketing
Intercontinental Hotels

IHG and its brands are registered trademarks of companies in the InterContinental Hotels Group.

Contact Us

BookMyGroup
710 Route 46 East
Suite 102
Fairfield, NJ 07004

Call: (973) 808-7722
Fax: (973) 882-6546

For more information, please contact BookMyGroup at: request@bookmygroup.com.