Gathering 2020, Hotel Reservations
 

Afternoon All:

RE HOTEL BLOCK FOR GATHERING 2020

Please note that Holiday Inn (University Plaza, Bowling Green) has opened up the block of rooms for the 2020 Gathering. The Gathering will commence Wednesday evening, May 13 with the usual Meet and Greet at Holiday Inn and conclude Saturday evening, May 16 with the Banquet.

You can book your rooms one of two ways:

1) Call 1-800-HOLIDAY or (270) 745-0088 - be sure to quote BLOCK CODE: ZR2 (not a mistake, it is ZR2 and not ZR1 or ZR-1); or,

2) Book online at www.hibowlinggreen.com. Be sure to enter ZR2 in the GROUP CODE box to get the block rate of $133.00.

Finally, a note on rates. The rate of $133 per night includes breakfast for two people at the Holiday Inn restaurant. You may request a cheaper rate of $113 per night if you call at the numbers provided above and quote the ZR2 code; however, with the cheaper rate: 1) you pay at the time of booking and your payment will NOT be refunded if you cancel; 2) breakfast is NOT included. With the cheaper rate of $113, breakfast can be purchased at check-in for $9.95 per person per day (not for two people).

RE GATHERING 2020 AGENDA

The ZR-1 NR board of directors has been working on the agenda for some time and will have a well-developed version available very shortly. With this being a special ZR-1 anniversary year (30th), we are working with people who were instrumental in the ZR-1-LT5 program at Lotus and GM, to participate in the seminar and panel segments of the Gathering. We want to have as much detail as possible about these participants in the first release of the agenda. You can count on the Gathering agenda including the usual events that have become part of the program for the past few years.

Thank you for your patience. We hope to see many fellow members this year in Bowling Green!

Bob Lambe
Events Director

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Reservation made!
Thank you!

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Any chance at recording the presentations for those of us that might not make it? Heck, you could sell the DVDs for a few bucks, I know I'd buy one.

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Made mine today! Thanks for setting up!

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Got our room booked! Can’t wait to see everyone again this year! Thanks Bob for making this easy!


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Booked today, looks like more rooms have been added to the block?

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Booked today also. As a new Forum member and ZR-1 owner, this will be my first time attending the Gathering. Looking forward to a fun and educational experience to meet fellow members!
MAC:dancing

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All Booked, This will be my first time attending the Gathering...Looking forward to meeting everyone that has shared so much information with me over the last couple of years and catching up with those I've met at other events..

Steve

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Was unable to book online with ZR2, website says no availability for the block. Called the direct number above and was able to get a room after some wrangling by the reservation agent.

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Reservations at the normal rate should be available
when the “blocks” are full? It’s a big hotel...

The Registry gets a great deal compared to the normal rate!

After the 1st block filled, not wanting to miss the event, I made
a reservation at the normal rate. A few days later, changed it to
the block rate after additional rooms were added to the block.

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As Mark noted in his email to us all a few days ago, we did run into issues with Holiday Inn reservation system. Sales had blocked "sleeping nights" rather than "rooms" which is why we ran up against the blcok limit so early in the process. The issue has now been resolved and people can book online at www.hibowlinggreen.com or by calling 270 745-0088 and quoting the block code ZR2 to get the $133/night rate. This rate includes breakfast for two at the HI restaurant. Given the issues we had, I'd be inclined to call the 270 number rather than book online.

In the unlikely event that people do run into issues, you are encouraged to call Shandi Dorsey in sales between 8am-5pm central time. She promised to get you booked immediately at the block rate. Her direct line is 270 393-8664.

Thanks for your patience everyone.

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I booked mine early on without any problems, but I agree with Bob--Calling the hotel directly is the best way to assure reservations. I was in the hotel business for roughly 20 years and I have always called directly. Also if you are looking for a same day reservation at a hotel but the hotel says they are full, wait until about 5 pm then call and ask them if they have cleared their no shows. Sometimes that will reveal an open room. --Bob

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Sorry, I didn’t mean to be inflammatory. I’ve amended my post.

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Not to worry. We need to know when people are experiencing issues with arrangements we've made. Thanks for letting us know.

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Wasn't able to book online. I left Shandy a message yesterday afternoon. Hopefully she will get back with me so I can book room. This will be my first trip to BG. I'm looking forward to meeting many of you in person!

Planning to arrive wednesday afternoon and depart Sunday morning. Making sure LITLRED is ready for the trip from Magnolia, Tx..

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I just booked my room, 5 rooms left as of this morning.

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Just booked a room. Asked to include breakfast. He indicated it wasn’t included., but he would try to add it. The arrangements indicated that it was included. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

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Sorry that you had this hiccup. The rate of $133 most definitely includes breakfast for two. If anyone encounters an issue with booking under our ZR2 code, please don't hesitate to contact Shandi Dorsey at 270 393-8664 or shandi.dorsey@atriumhospitality.com.