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STARWOOD PREFERRED PLANNER

Starwood Preferred Planner is one of the best reward and recognition programs for meeting planners. As a Starwood Preferred Planner, you are automatically enrolled in the Starwood Preferred Guest program so you can use just one member number whether you're booking for business or pleasure:

• Earn one Starpoint for every three U.S. Dollars of eligible group revenue when planning meetings regardless of billing method.

• Whether you're planning a meeting, wedding or family reunion, you'll earn Starpoints for each event.

• Redeem Starpoints for free hotel stays and room upgrades with no black out dates.

• Starpoints can be redeemed for $100 gift certificates towards educational books, conference registration fees and membership dues with Meeting Professionals International.

• Through StarGift you can donate the points you earn from planning meetings and events to UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

• INSTANT MEETING AWARDS. Introducing an impressive new program benefit - Instant Meeting Awards, allows you to save money by using your Starpoints® to pay for all your events and meetings. Planning a corporate event has never been so rewarding. Organize a fantastic dinner for your staff, wow special customers with delicious breakfast entrees, hold an unforgettable reception or conference...and use Starpoints as your currency. Contact your hotel sales contact for more information.

Add more value to your meeting.

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