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Lauralee Shapiro-Grady CMP Hospitality Pro

ConferenceDirect is a full service meetings solution company. Conferences, incentives, & cruises. ConferenceDirect is a full service Conference Planning company.

I can assist with hotel site selection, contract negotiations, conference planning, housing / registration, event mobile Apps, customized web landing pages for your conference and SMMP. To reach me, please feel free to go to my web site at www.LauraleeShapiro.com or send me a PM through Facebook. Lauralee has worked with leading hotel sales teams in the US and Puerto Rico since 1999. She was an as

sociate with ConferenceDirect 2007 – 2011 and returned in April 2014 after three years with Crowne Plaza in Orlando. Lauralee’s strength lies in her ability to help her customers find the best location to meet their needs and negotiate a contract that will offer great value added concessions and at the same time reduce her customers liability. Lauralee attended Seneca College in Canada where she studied Tourism Industry Administration. She also received a certificate in Meeting & Event Planning from the University of South Florida. In 2011, Lauralee became a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).

18/10/2024

If you have never thought you could host a conference on a cruise ship, think again. I’ve just spent six days on the Celebrity Cruises Beyond as an attendee.

The technology in the main theater, the world class entertainment and the versatility of of the venues is incredible. You can see from the photos below a venue called The Club. This space was used for a private reception, then a breakout session, and even a trade show!

The value a cruise at sea represents for the attendees is bar none. To learn more about a conference at sea, contact me at www.LauraleeShapiro.com

25/09/2024

First business trip of 2025 is booked. Long Beach California in January. Can't wait. I have never been there!

30/08/2024

My happy place….ballpark with my 🥰 such chocolate brownies and Diet Coke! 😉 Life is good.

20/08/2024

Very exciting news for Hyatt and Orlando.

CHICAGO (August 16, 2024) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that an affiliate of Hyatt has completed the sale of the 1,641-room Hyatt Regency Orlando and adjacent 45 acres of...

08/08/2024

I know I’m late to the party for this one. I finally did a site inspection of the Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor and absolutely loved it!

The room product is beautiful, the meeting space has lots of natural light, a MUST for a Florida resort, and the 18+ pool deck on the 8th floor is spectacular! Perfect for private functions. I’ve already booked one client here for May 2025.

If you’re looking for somewhere “new” for your next conference or incentive, let’s talk.

www.LauraleeShapiro.com

25/07/2024

Today's to-do list is all about site visits. Planning site inspections for future conferences in Clearwater Beach for June 2026, Miami for January 2025, Kansas City for April 2026 and Norfolk for April 2025! How can I support you and your organization with your planning needs?

2021 Connect Association 15 over 50 Recipient

18/07/2024

Don’t you just love unique, boutique hotels? Hilton and the Curio Collection got it right with The Ray hotel in Delray Beach Florida. Perfect for an incentive of 100-150 or a high level executive retreat.

Want to find out if this is a good fit for your next event? Let’s talk soon.

www.LauraleeShapiro.com

12/06/2024

Great news for those needing to renew their passports.

The limited beta program is available for eligible citizens with specific criteria.

21/05/2024

I’m excited to try this app when I travel to Barcelona next month. How do you recover from jet lag?

https://www.meetingsnet.com/meeting-planning-toolbox/helping-attendees-defeat-jet-lag
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InterContinental properties now offer guests access to the Timeshifter app to acclimate quickly coming into meetings and then going home.

10/05/2024

Highlights of Alaska! Musher dogs and glaciers.

06/05/2024

Travel is all about experiences. Tomorrow I’ll be in Juneau Alaska and will get to spend time with husky puppies. Sure to be a highlight!!

30/04/2024

That’s a wrap!

Thank you Smart Meetings for the lovely tribute to Marin Bright and for ensuring her spirit of hospitality and passion for excellence lives on. was a wonderful experience filled with delicious food, amazing music, new connections and some great knowledge. I’m looking forward to seeing you all again at another event in 2025!

29/04/2024

Good morning from my favorite city
Breakfast at had a beignets station!

28/04/2024

Life is good 😊

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If you have never thought you could host a conference on a cruise ship, think again. I’ve just spent six days on the Celebrity Cruises Beyond as an attendee. The technology in the main theater, the world class entertainment and the versatility of of the venues is incredible. You can see from the photos below a venue called The Club. This space was used for a private reception, then a breakout session, and even a trade show!The value a cruise at sea represents for the attendees is bar none. To learn more about a conference at sea, contact me at www.LauraleeShapiro.comConferenceDirect #HospitalityPro #ConferenceAtSea

Don’t you just love unique, boutique hotels? Hilton and the Curio Collection got it right with The Ray hotel in Delray Beach Florida. Perfect for an incentive of 100-150 or a high level executive retreat. Want to find out if this is a good fit for your next event? Let’s talk soon. www.LauraleeShapiro.com

Good morning from the NCL Encore, en route to Juneau Alaska! #alaskancruise #juneaualaska #nclcruise #cruiseaddict #incentivetravel #rewardsandrecognition #hospitalitypro #conferencedirect

APM 2024 was some of the best Texas bbq I’ve ever had! #conferencedirect #apm2024 #texasbbq #hospitalitypro

When in Texas….would you give it a try? Thank you #hyatthotels for a great opening night! #apm2024 #conferencedirect #arlingtontx #westernparty #bullriding

Texas sized thank you to the Omni Fort Worth for hosting the final night of #apm2024 A great time was had by all! Delicious BBQ, country dancing and Dr.Pepper Brownies! #conferencedirect #hospitalitypro #fortworthtexas

30 minutes from Uber drop off to my gate. Thank you Southwest A - list for priority bag drop. Thank you TSA ✅ for expedited security. Time to relax before my very long day starts! #HospitalityPro #conferencedirect #conferenceplanner

Conference at Sea

One more example of how we can help you plan and execute a successful conference or incentive at sea. Reach out to us to start the conversation…. www.LauraleeShapiro.com #conferencedirect #hospitalitypro #CDatSea

Sky Lounge Welcome Reception

Opening night of a conference at sea. Many ships have great function space and meeting rooms. Have you considered a cruise for your next conference or incentive? Let’s have a conversation.

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