Venue Selection Considerations

The following are the most important considerations when selecting a venue for your next event. Christina’s offers all of the following:

Location, Location, Location

• Ease and Cost
• Proximity to T.F. Green Airport (Providence) and Logan Airport (Boston)
• Handicap Accessible
• Adequate taxi/limousine service
• Availability and cost of shuttle service
• Sufficient, free parking space
• Proximity to restaurants-on site
• Availability of recreational activities- on site
• Reputation of area/facility for hosting meetings
• Availability of vendors, such as audiovisual firms, entertainment, and rental companies

The Venue

• Efficient, friendly service
• Attractive, clean, spacious lobby
• Adequate lighting and cleanliness of function rooms
• Appropriate guarantee and deposit requirements
• Check-cashing policies and types of credit cards accepted
• Emergency exits clearly marked
• Spacious clean bathrooms
• Maximum floor load
• Easy loading docks and proximity to exhibit area
• Security of area
• Availability of sufficient time for load-in and load-out
• Reputation of facility
• Availability of internet access and telephone jacks
• Easy for attendees to locate
• Equipment:
• Tables: six feet long, eight feet long, schoolroom width, rounds, 60 inches, 72 inches
• Chairs
• Staging

Food and Beverage Service

• Cleanliness of food preparation areas
• Adequate, friendly staff and personnel
• Prompt and efficient service
• Variety and diversity of Menus
• Cost Range: tax and administrative fee, projected price increase by the time of the meeting, extra labor charges for small group functions
• Feasibility of setting up additional food outlets for continental breakfast and quick luncheon service if necessary
• Size of banquet rounds (8 or 10 people)