[CQ-Contest] Room Reservations for Dayton 2020 at the Crowne Plaza hotel in downtown Dayton

Tue Sep 17 11:51:25 EDT 2019

 From a hotel perspective, there are two options in Dayton - the Crowne 
and the Marriott.  As I've noted in another post, I've stayed at the 
Marriott on client business. Its not downtown walkable but the Crowne 
Plaza is, but frankly, given the past comments and recent experience, 
not being walkable would be a plus.

The biggest banquet setup at the Marriott holds 500.

73 Rich NN3W

On 9/17/2019 11:44 AM, Tim Duffy wrote:
> Hello Gerry,
>
> Please refer to my original posting.
> This isn't about any great deals for Tim and crew - it is about what is
> possible for this coming May.
> I have been working on this "project" since June 1 and have made several
> trips back to Dayton between then and now.
> I fully understand your comments and I am very aware of all of these issues.
> Changing venues for a group our size (over 500) takes 18 months - minimum.
> The annual Saturday night Contest dinner will not be serving prime rib in
> 2020 (first time in 28 years!). It should be better.
>
> 73
> Tim K3LR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> Gerry Hull
> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 10:45 AM
> Cc: CQ-Contest
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Room Reservations for Dayton 2020 at the Crowne
> Plaza hotel in downtown Dayton
>
> My biggest issue with the Crowne Plaza is that it is a total dump.   The
> food is terrible, the facilities down-trodden.
> The rooms are "OK", but, as a frequent IHG traveler, this Crowne Plaza is
> nowhere near the quality of other cities.
>
> I do understand it is probably a great deal for Tim and crew, which is
> certainly a factor.   I for one would entertain paying more if we could
> find better facilities.
>
> Yes, there are nicer hotels to stay at, but all the action for a contester
> is central to the Crowne.    If the owner won't invest in the property, why
> should we continue to?
>
> YMMV, IMHO, etc.
>
> 73, Gerry W1VE
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2019 at 4:13 PM Tim Duffy <k3lr at k3lr.com> wrote:
>
>> UPDATE: After the 2019 Crowne Plaza experience I conducted a  thorough
>> review of all available facilities in the Dayton/Xenia area including
>> several site visits. I also met with key stake holders and they assure me
>> that the security issues with the Crowne have been dealt with. Local
>> authorities have given assurances that there will be improvements during
>> our
>> stay for 2020. The adjoining parking garage work will be completed in time
>> for our arrival. Therefore contester activities will stay at the Crowne
> for
>> 2020.
>>
>> *** Contest University USA 2020 *** will be held in Dayton - all day - at
>> the Crowne Plaza on Thursday, May 14, 2020.
>>
>> 2020 RESERVATIONS at the Crowne Plaza Dayton open on Monday, September 16,
>> 2019 at 9 AM EDT. This is the Contest University room block. The 2020 rate
>> is $149.00 per night (same for single or double) plus tax.
>>
>> If you stayed at the Crowne Plaza this past May (Dayton 2019) and you
>> filled
>> out a 2020 Crowne Plaza hotel reservation form (left under your door on
>> check-out day) and then dropped it off at the Crowne Plaza registration
>> desk, then you should have or will get an email confirmation (with a
>> confirmation number) from the Crowne Plaza for your 2020 Dayton
>> reservation.
>>
>> If you would like to make a reservation for Dayton 2020 - the remaining
>> Crowne Plaza rooms will be available for reservations starting Monday,
>> September 16, 2019 at 9:00 AM EDT (eastern USA time).
>>
>> The GROUP CODE must be used to get in this room block. GROUP CODE is CON
>>
>> The 2020 Dayton Hamvention week dates are:
>> Wednesday May 13, 2020 CTU registration
>> Thursday May 14, 2020 Contest University 2020
>> Friday May 15, 2020 Hamvention and 31st Annual Top Band Dinner
>> Saturday May 16, 2020 Hamvention and 28th Annual Contest Dinner
>> Sunday May 17, 2020 Hamvention
>>
>> The quickest way to get in the 2020 Crowne Plaza contest room block is via
>> the website below. Starting Monday, September 16, 2019 at 9:00 AM eastern
>> daylight time (1300 GMT) go to:
>>
>> http://contesthotel.com
>>
>> You must use the Contest Group Code CON when you make your reservation.
>> This special Group Code will not work if you try to use it before 9:00 AM
>> EDT on September 16, 2019. Your reservation can only be made starting
> after
>> 9:00 AM EDT on Monday, September 16, 2019 and only with the CON Group
> Code.
>> You may also call the reservation line - use the special CON Group Code -
>> after 9:00 AM EDT on September 16, 2019. 1-800-689-5586 or 937-229-9853.
>>
>> As the phones get jammed - your BEST bet is to use the website.
>>
>> I expect the Crowne Plaza hotel will sell out very very quickly - so
> please
>> plan your reservation submission accordingly.
>>
>> WEB sites for 2020 Contesting events at Dayton:
>>
>> http://contestsupersuite.com
>> http://contestuniversity.com
>> http://contestdinner.com
>> http://topbanddinner.com
>>
>> Hope to see you in Dayton 2020!
>> 73,
>> Tim K3LR
>>
>>
>>
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