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Assignment #1 What are Meetings?
Assignment # 1
What are Meetings?
Edgardo J. Bouret
New York City College of Technology
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Assignment #1 What are Meetings?
NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
The City University of New York
Hospitality Management Department
Course: Event Management HGMT 4999
Assignment: # 1
Topic: What are Meetings?
Due: 2/05/2015
3 points
1. Part I. Research 2 hotels: 1 hotel in Manhattan and 1 hotel in Brooklyn that have large meeting
room (ballroom)
 Hotel Name: Grand Hyatt New York
 Hotel Address: Park Avenue @ Grand Central, New York, NY 10017
 Website: www.grandnewyork.hyatt.com
 Size of the ballroom: 18,370 sq. Ft, fits 1,700 people
 Grand Hyatt New York now has even more reasons to welcome you to our landmark
property, including exceptional amenities and generous hotel services. Our sleek and
sophisticated hotel in Midtown Manhattan is connected to the Grand Central Terminal, the
best location amongst Manhattan’s luxury hotels. We are steps away from Broadway
theaters, 5th Avenue shopping, the Empire State Building, and Times Square. Plan a meeting
in our 60,000 square foot venue, including the Manhattan and Empire Ballrooms, and
experience premier meeting services from the creative catering to the centerpieces.(Hyatt
Corporation 2015)
2. Part I. Research 2 hotels: 1 hotel in Manhattan and 1 hotel in Brooklyn that have large meeting
room (ballroom)
 Hotel Name: New York Marriott @ The Brooklyn Bridge
 Hotel Address: 333 Adams Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
 Website: Marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycbk-new-york-marriott-at-the-brooklyn-bridge/
 Size of the ballroom: 18,105 sq. Ft, fits 2,010 people
 Description: Treat yourself to an unforgettable stay at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn
Bridge. Set within the famous and charming neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, NY, our
hotel welcomes you with elegance and convenience in equal measure. Our stylish designed
rooms are some of the largest available in the city. Hosting an event in Brooklyn? We offer
32 meeting rooms and venues, the largest of which can accommodate over 2,000
guests.(Marriott International 1996-2015)
3. Part II. Research 4 event venues located in: 2 Manhattan, 1 Long Island, 1 Boston.
Assignment #1 What are Meetings?
Use the website, BIZBASH.com
 Venue Name: Metropolitan Pavilion
 Address: 125 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
 Description: Metropolitan Pavilion offers multiple venues in one location for
receptions, dinners, product launches, fashion shows, trade events, and more.
Amenities include the ground floor’s 30,000 sq. ft. of polished hardwood floor,
Historic District location and original architectural detailing, indoor loading dock, and
4 additional event rooms: the white resin-floored Gallery (7,300 sq. ft.), the Level
(7,300 sq. ft.), the chocolate oak-floored Metropolitan Suite (8,000 sq. ft.), and the
top-floor Showroom (850 sq. ft.). WiFi throughout. Full A/V service. Additional
10,000 sq. ft. is accessible adjacent to the ground floor.(BizBash 2001-2015)
4. Part II. Research 4 event venues located in: 2 Manhattan, 1 Long Island, 1 Boston.
Use the website, BIZBASH.com
 Venue Name: Radio City Music Hall
 Address: 1260 Avenue of Americas New York, NY 10020
 Description: Radio City Music Hall is legendarily majestic. The brilliant splendor of
the hall's design is perfect at every scale; from the famously exquisite 5,900-seat
theater to the luxurious private apartment, the Roxy Suite. (BizBash 2001-2015)
5. Part II. Research 4 event venues located in: 2 Manhattan, 1 Long Island, 1 Boston.
Use the website, BIZBASH.com
 Venue Name: Inn and Spa @ East Wind
 Address: 5720 Route 25A, Wading River, NY 11792
 Description: East Wind features more than 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor
banquet, event, meeting, retreat, and conference space, including a lavish and tranquil
full-service spa and salon, making it the natural choice for your next corporate event
or retreat. (BizBash 2001-2015)
6. Part II. Research 4 event venues located in: 2 Manhattan, 1 Long Island, 1 Boston.
Use the website, BIZBASH.com
 Venue Name: The Sinclair
 Address: 52 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
 Description: Conveniently located in the heart of Harvard Square, The Sinclair is a
three-room, two-level live music venue with state of the art sound and lighting, green
rooms and three unique bars. The adjoining restaurant with heated rooftop patio
offers space to host gatherings, as well as custom food and beverage menus tailored
to fit any clients’ needs. Whether you are hosting a cocktail reception, awards
ceremony, wedding, or holiday party, The Sinclair is the event space fit for any
occasion. (BizBash 2001-2015)
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7. Part III. Research and categorize 4 events.
The events can be one of these types: educational conference, trade show, athletic event,
food & beverage event, musical performance, free event, fund-raising event, and a multiday event. Submit the homework in the format listed below.
#1.
Instructions: Use this table with two columns to complete question #5.
Event Type:
Event Name:
Trade Show
Purpose:
Whisky Live New York
St Andrews Restaurant and Bar, Wine and
Spirits Astor Center, World of Liquor Bayway,
and Walkers.
To educate people about Whiskey from around
the world by bringing different producers of
whiskey from around the world.
Date(s):
February. 25, 2015
Fee(s) or ticket price(s):
VIP: $149, General Admission: $119
Event Location, City, State:
Chelsea Piers , New York , NY
Website:
http://www.whiskylive.com/
How to purchase tickets:
http://www.whiskylive.com/
Is this a social event?
Yes
Is this a business event?
Yes
Sponsored or presented by:
#2.
Instructions: Use this table with two columns to complete question #5.
Event Type:
Sports Event
Event Name:
New York Yankees Opening Game
Sponsored or presented by:
MasterCard
Purpose:
To watch the Yankees play Baseball
Date(s):
April 6, 2015
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Fee(s) or ticket price(s):
$18 - $575
Event Location, City, State:
Website:
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ballpark/events/ind
ex.jsp
How to purchase tickets:
Ticketmaster.com
Is this a social event?
Yes
Is this a business event?
Yes
#3.
Instructions: Use this table with two columns to complete question #5.
Event Type:
Free/ Musical Event
Event Name:
Free Indie Alt Rock Concert
Sponsored or presented by:
The Depot
Purpose:
Entertainment
Date(s):
February 6, 2015
Fee(s) or ticket price(s):
Free
Event Location, City, State:
Website:
San Francisco State University
http://sf.funcheap.com/saint-motela-yawn-worthyellingdocks/
How to purchase tickets:
N/A
Is this a social event?
Yes
Is this a business event?
No
#4.
Instructions: Use this table with two columns to complete question #5.
Event Type:
Food and Wine Event
Event Name:
Purpose:
Harvest in the Square
Con Edison, NYC parks , Union Square
Partnership
Educate guest about food and wine from
neighborhood establishments
Date(s):
TBA
Fee(s) or ticket price(s):
$125-$400
Sponsored or presented by:
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Event Location, City, State:
Union Square Park, New York, NY
Website:
http://harvest.unionsquarenyc.org/
How to purchase tickets:
http://harvest.unionsquarenyc.org/
Is this a social event?
Yes
Is this a business event?
Yes
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Grand Hyatt New York
Floor Plan: Ballroom
CAPACITY CHART
room name
room dimensions l
xwxh
room size sq.
ft.
banquet
reception
theater
classroom
Ballroom Level
EMPIRE STATE BALLROOM
—
18,370
1,700
—
—
—
—
7,600
—
800
—
—
BALLROOM I
87’ x 44’ x 18’
3,828
300
350
352
228
BALLROOM II
60’ x 55’ x 26’
3,300
340
340
336
216
BALLROOM III
66’ x 71’ x 26’
4,686
470
470
488
BALLROOM IV
60’ x 55’ x 26’
3,300
340
340
336
216
BALLROOM V
74’ x 44’ x 18’
3,256
250
280
288
189
BALLROOM I & II
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7,128
640
690
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—
BALLROOM I, II & III
—
11,814
1,110
1,160
—
—
EMPIRE STATE
BALLROOM FOYER
300
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BALLROOM I, II, III, & IV
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15,147
1,450
1,520
—
—
BALLROOM II & III
66’ x 126’ x 26’
7,986
810
810
824
525
BALLROOM II, III & IV
60’ x 181’ x 26’
11,286
1,150
1,150
1,160
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BALLROOM III, IV & V
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11,242
1,060
1,110
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BALLROOM IV & V
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6,556
590
640
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Floor Plans
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
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Capacity Chart
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
Meeti Dimensions Area
ng R
oom
LxWxH
Grand
Ballro
om
192x87x19
Sq.
Feet
18,105
Capacity by Floor Set-Up
Room Set-Up Examples
Theater Schoolroom Conference UShape Reception Banquet
1800
1100
2010
1540