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Request to attend INSPIRE 2026 (Orlando, Dec 15-16)
Hi [Manager's name],
I'd like your OK to attend INSPIRE, ILHA's luxury hospitality conference, on December 15-16 at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando.
The main reason is [one urgent project, e.g. our spa renovation / choosing a new PMS / improving F&B margins]. I want to come back with real options for it, not just ideas.
Why this one is worth the trip:
1. The right people are in the room. 78% of attendees are VP or C-suite, and 27% are owners and investors. I'd be talking with people from Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons and Rosewood about the same problems we're working on.
2. It's built for buyers, not sales pitches. Last year there were two hotel buyers for every solutions partner. So I can have focused conversations with the partners who matter for [project], instead of sitting through generic pitches.
3. People come back. 96% of attendees say they'd return, and this is the 17th edition. It's a proven event, not a gamble.
What it costs: - Registration: $1,699 (this rate ends October 31) - Hotel: ILHA preferred rate at the venue, [number] nights: $[amount] Booking link: https://book.passkey.com/event/51228547/owner/49980248/landing - Flights and ground transport: $[amount] - Total: $[amount]
What you get back: I'll treat this as a working trip. Within a week of getting back, I'll send you a one-page summary with three things we can act on, plus a short list of partners worth a follow-up call for [project].
Could we talk about it for five minutes at our next 1:1?
Thanks, [Your name]