Any old hotel will do, right?

Take a look around your main office space, if you cleared it all out, would it be capable of hosting a keynote session? A track session? Like a VR headset, Belyea uses her tribal knowledge to overlay empty spaces and envision how a stage will look, how lighting might hang, what obstructions may or may not effect attendees and speakers filling the room on day 1. On-site her mind is immersed in the nuances of the space – observing details attendees may never think to notice, all while her calm demeanor may say otherwise.

And of course, much like the TLC show Four Weddings, food plays a major role in the perceived value of an event. After a tour of the facility, customarily, Karina will try the food and – like any good business – they try to “wine and dine you” into renting their venue by showing off the best of the best. By some standards, this may be an adequate test but, Belyea takes it a few steps further, dropping by the on-site restaurant at odd times and ordering room service anonymously. According to Belyea, “That is when you get to try what you are actually buying. If I don’t think it’s up to snuff, our customers won’t either.”

After the visit and if the negotiations go smoothly, there is only one step left, and then the real work begins.

• European-style Mokara Spa
• 36 Holes of World-Class Golf
• Adult-only Pool
• 850 ft. Lazy River
• Bookable Fishing Trips
• Complimentary Shuttle to Disney
• 862 Luxury Rooms, Suites, and Villas

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