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 A GREAT SELECTION OF ITEMS STILL AVAILABLE 

 

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The Foundation is accepting e-mail bids on all available items now through December 17, 2012!   

   

Scroll down for a list of available online auction items!   

BIDDING PROCEDURES  

The bidding instructions are as follows: 

  1. Bids must equal or exceed the minimum bid stated for each item.
  2. Each valid bid must include contact information, including a shipping address and phone number. Email bids to auctions@ahlef.org.
  3. AH&LEF staff will contact each bidder to obtain valid credit card information including an expiration date which will be processed only in the event that you are the highest bidder.  If you do not wish to leave your credit card information then it will be your responsibility to ensure that AH&LEF has valid credit card information within 24 hours of notification of the winning bid.  If not, the item will be awarded to the next highest bidder.   
  4. All bid amounts will be sealed meaning that bidders will not be allowed to know the highest bid received on the item.  Interested bidders may inquire if a bid has been received.
  5. Bids will be accepted through midnight on December 17, 2012.
  6. The highest bidder for each item wins.
  7. Once staff had processed the credit card information, an e-mail confirmation will be sent to the winner and all appropriate documentation will be mailed to the contact address no later than December 28, 2012.
  8. All sales are final. It is important that you take note of any restrictions, expiration dates, black-out dates, or special instructions.

Questions?   

Please contact Heidi Pindell at hpindell@ahla.com or call (202) 289-3188.

  

AUCTION ITEMS   

100     USA TODAY Full-Page Advertisement 

Retail: $125,600    Min. Bid: $25,000

One full-page, black and white advertisement in the national edition of USA TODAY. Advertisement will be scheduled with full flexibility, including day (Monday-Thursday) and four section options. Ad may be added to an existing schedule, but will not contribute toward contract fulfillment or a discount program. Ad must be purchased and used for a specific client and cannot be brokered to a third party. Ad must run by December 27, 2013, or be forfeited.

The new USA TODAY newspaper is completely reimagined, resulting in a unique modern and visual format that delivers the essential news of the day. The redesign includes increased color, photos, and infographics. This fresh look and feel will provide a unique and useful environment for both the USA TODAY reader and advertiser. USA TODAY, the nation’s number one newspaper in print circulation with an average of nearly 1.8 million copies daily, and USATODAY.com, an award-winning newspaper website launched in 1995, reach a combined 6.6 million readers daily.

Donor: USA TODAY 
 

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123     Lodging Magazine Advertisement

Retail: $7,445     Min. Bid: $1,500

A full-page, 4-color advertisement in the Lodging issue of your choice, including an enhanced listing on Lodging's Online Maketplace for a year! Redeem by December 2013. Excludes January 2013 issue.

If you want the inside track to the lodging industry's most innovative people, cutting-edge issues, and latest trends, Lodging is the only magazine you need. As the official magazine of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Lodging informs and inspires owners and operators through award-winning features, departments, and columns.

Lodging offers a cutting-edge source of strategic business and management content. Each issue examines critical trends and state-of-the-art solutions being used by leading lodging executives.
Topics range from the operational — design, technology, marketing, food & beverage — to development and franchising to governmental affairs — immigration, labor relations, and security. A variety of profiles keep readers up to date on the industry's pioneers and compelling leaders. Lodging's Operations section helps hoteliers stay on top of a wide array of subjects — energy management, telecom, accommodating guests with disabilities, bedding upgrades, and much more. Lodging Special Reports dig deeper into topics of current interest to hoteliers, such as the hotel security in today's world, the aftermath of the Gulf oil spill, and immigration.

Many of the industry's best minds contribute to Lodging. Regular contributors include Smith Travel Research on industry performance and Colliers PKF Consulting USA for industry financial trends and issues. Through its partnership with AH&LA, the magazine is able to tap the expertise of the AH&LA's many specialty committees — technology, marketing, security and loss prevention, human resources, and legal issues.

Lodging is the recipient of several awards from the Society of National Association Publications' awards, including Gold Awards for general excellence in 2009 and 2006, a Gold Award for single-topic issue in 2008, and a Silver Award in 2006 for general excellence in design. The magazine has also been the recipient of numerous APEX awards for publication excellence.

Donor: Lodging Magazine           
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107     ConventionPlanit.com Diamond-Level Listing


Retail: $2,695    Min. Bid: $500

One-year Diamond-level listing to showcase a property or destination on ConventionPlanit.com. ConventionPlanit.com is a registration-free and commission-free search directory for meeting planners. Meeting planners search for and send requests for proposals (RFPs) through the site directly to properties and destinations. Available for a period of one year. Redeem by December 31, 2013.

Diamond listing includes the highest placement in search results, eight photos in a flash slide show, pop-up descriptive text accompanying a thumbnail, instant access to search results, unlimited Divine Deals (to help fill need periods), a 500-word description, links to the RFP template, website, virtual tour, local map, address, phone, e-mail, and more.

Planners can search for destinations, hotels, meeting facilities, special event venues, and service providers. Additional resources are provided, including links to industry organizations and the trade press, news updates, and an industry blog.

Donor: ConventionPlanit.com
      
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811     Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn

Retail: $855    Min. Bid: $225

Two-night stay in a suite for two at the Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn in Grand Canyon, Arizona, including continental breakfast and dinner for two in the Coronado Room.

BEST WESTERN PREMIER Grand Canyon Squire Inn is a 3-diamond, AAA-rated hotel. Built in the style of the grand hotels of the West, our Grand Canyon lodging is elegant and inviting, with lush landscaping, fine artwork and a warm Southwestern ambiance. Located just two miles from the South Rim entrance to Grand Canyon National Park, this hotel offers spacious, comfortable accommodations and an array of exceptional amenities. By day, explore the awe-inspiring landscape of the Grand Canyon, then return to the full-service hotel for a satisfying meal at one of its restaurants, followed by cocktails in the Fireside Lounge or family fun in the game room.

Special Instructions/Terms: Based on availability. Advance reservations required. Redeem by April 1, 2013. Does not include alcohol or gratuity. A $10 shipping fee applies to this item. Shipments to international addresses will be additional. Signature receipt will be required with the delivery. 

All hotel stays are for two people (unless otherwise noted); are subject to availability; cannot be extended beyond the specified expiration date; and require advance registration, notification of certificate use at the time of reservation, and presentation of original documentation upon arrival. A credit card may be required to confirm a reservation. Lost or stolen vouchers/certificates cannot be replaced. Taxes and any resort fees are the responsibility of the guest unless otherwise noted. Only those services listed in the item description are included. Incidentals will be the responsibility of the guest. Since some blackout dates may apply (especially during holidays and special event periods), AH&LEF recommends to our bidders that they have a few redemption dates in mind in order to avoid disappointment. We have noted all restrictions in the item descriptions that were provided to us. We do not have the ability to confirm the availability of specific dates or rooms.

Donor: Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn 
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1035     Westin Atlanta Airport

Retail: $600    Min. Bid: $150

Two-night stay at the Westin Atlanta Airport hotel in Georgia, including breakfast for two in Palio.

Experience complete rejuvenation at the newly renovated Westin Atlanta Airport. Travelers will be welcomed with a contemporary yet soothing atmosphere designed to help you revive, refresh, and relax. A short ride from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Westin Atlanta Airport is adjacent to major interstates I-85 and I-285, and just minutes from the Georgia International Convention Center. The hotel is only eight miles from downtown Atlanta and area attractions, including Turner Field, home of the Atlanta Braves, and the Georgia Aquarium. Revive your spirit in the hotel's 10-story lobby atrium, with beautiful marble, glass, and foliage. Relax in the outdoor heated pool or reenergize at the gym. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel's signature restaurant, Palio, which offers healthy or indulgent meals for all tastes and fresh Starbucks coffee.

Special Instructions/Terms: Incidentals and gratuities are the responsibility of the guest. The certificate is non-transferrable and non-refundable and must be presented upon check-in. Based on availability. Advance reservations required. Blackout dates may apply. Redeem by September 30, 2013. A $10 shipping fee applies to this item. Shipments to international addresses will be additional. Signature receipt will be required with the delivery.

All hotel stays are for two people (unless otherwise noted); are subject to availability; cannot be extended beyond the specified expiration date; and require advance registration, notification of certificate use at the time of reservation, and presentation of original documentation upon arrival. A credit card may be required to confirm a reservation. Lost or stolen vouchers/certificates cannot be replaced. Taxes and any resort fees are the responsibility of the guest unless otherwise noted. Only those services listed in the item description are included. Incidentals will be the responsibility of the guest. Since some blackout dates may apply (especially during holidays and special event periods), AH&LEF recommends to our bidders that they have a few redemption dates in mind in order to avoid disappointment. We have noted all restrictions in the item descriptions that were provided to us. We do not have the ability to confirm the availability of specific dates or rooms. An additional $10 shipping fee applies to this item. Signature receipt will be required with the delivery. Please refer to AH&LEF's auction home page regarding payment and shipping policies.

Donor: Westin Atlanta Airport 
 Westin Atlanta Airport 

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