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Date Posted: 20:01:55 10/18/09 Sun
Author: NN
Subject: This is not as simple an equation as it seems. As a feis organizer, I can tell you that often hotels work out to be less expense as the ballroom space cost is discounted considerably (ie 75% or more) if a room block is met. When comparing venue costs, we found that high schools etc were actually more expensive due to rental costs, late access for set up (ie after 7pm on Friday night) and the union requirement to have custodial staff on hand for the duration of the event. Often a hotel is actually a less expensive option as it attracts those from out-of-town thereby driving up entires and the final cost ends up lower. This may not be true for all regions but is for many major markets.
In reply to: Feisdad 's message, "Re: Hard to believe.......Has anyone considered reducing Feis operating costs by using a large high school building for the weekend? Large gym/theatre competition spaces, vendors in the cafeteria, ample parking etc. for a fraction of the cost of 4 star hotel ballrooms. Common practice in England and might lead to more affordable feisianna for organizers & competitors." on 19:54:08 10/18/09 Sun


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