[Sarasota, FL -April 26, 2023] - Pellucid Travel, a leading sports travel and tourism company, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Nathan Benderson Park, a world-class sports and recreation destination located in Sarasota, Florida.
Through this partnership, Pellucid Travel will work closely with Nathan Benderson Park to offer an enhanced travel experience for all events that showcase the park's many attractions, including its state-of-the-art rowing facility, pristine waterside trails, and expansive recreational opportunities.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with Nathan Benderson Park," said Shannon Barrows, CEO of Pellucid Travel. "This beautiful destination is a perfect example of the kind of unique and authentic facility that we aim to partner with. We look forward to working with Nathan Benderson Park and the local hotel community to create unforgettable travel experiences for future events."
Nathan Benderson Park is home to some of the most exciting events in sports and recreation, including world-class rowing regattas, triathlons, and other outdoor activities. The park boasts a 400-acre lake with a viewing tower, miles of scenic trails, and a range of activities for visitors of all ages.
"We are excited to partner with Pellucid Travel to showcase all that Nathan Benderson Park has to offer," said Bruce Patneaude, COO of Nathan Benderson Park. "Together, we can offer a more comprehensive solution that meets the evolving needs of our customers.”
Pellucid Travel is not your average travel team. It is a full-service sports housing agency, focused on making good things happen for other people. We have easy processes, clear and transparent communication, and the knowledge and experience to find you the right housing solutions.
This partnership is a recipe for success and Pellucid Travel is ready to start servicing more events in the Sarasota community!
When you make a reservation at a hotel through Pellucid Travel, it is common practice for the hotel to require a deposit to secure the booking during an event. This deposit is typically a portion of the total cost of your stay, and it is included in the advertised rate that you see when making the reservation. The purpose of the deposit is to ensure that the hotel has a guarantee and to discourage no-shows or cancellations. Your deposit can vary depending on the event you are attending as well.
When you arrive at the hotel, the remaining balance of your room rate should be charged to your credit card or paid in cash. This remaining balance should be the advertised room rate minus the per-night deposit that you already paid. Typically it does not show the deposit on your hotel receipt which is where a lot of confusion stems from. As long as the math is correct you are good to go. Also, this deposit is a separate charge from the servicing/processing fee. It is important to know that the deposit can be refunded only before your booking cutoff. However, in some cases, you may find that the room rate charged at the hotel is not the remaining room rate that you were expecting. This could be due to a mistake by the hotel, a miscommunication, or some other reason.
If you do encounter this situation, it's important to reach out to the hotel staff and ask for an explanation. If you are not satisfied with their response, or if you feel that you have been unfairly charged, in the case of Pellucid Travel, you can email info@pellucidtravel.com and our team will be happy to assist you in resolving the issue. Our goal is to ensure that you have a smooth and enjoyable travel experience, and we are always here to help if you encounter any problems along the way.
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In recent months our team has been crushing it with conventions. Pellucid Travel will be wrapping up our fourth convention this year at the end of February! So you can say we are becoming experts. After attending United Soccer Coaches Convention, Laxcon, and Sunshine Sports Council Think Tank, our team has prepared some pointers for those heading to a convention and who are unsure of what to expect.
Tip 1: Plan your trip ahead of time!
Plan ahead as much as possible, this means setting up your travel accommodations and planning with your team. Do you need any collateral to bring, what is your goal when meeting with others, who do you want to see there, and setting up any marketing material ahead of time.
Tip 2: Buying a booth is not always necessary.
Our team has found that it can actually be beneficial to forgo the booth and walk the floor the whole time handing out cards and chatting with others. This way you saved some $$ and get to talk with more like-minded people.
Tip 3: Attend a social hour.
After attendees walk the floor and finish for the day you can often find them in a more casual setting like a happy hour or grabbing food where conversation can be more relaxed. You would be surprised at how many great conversations and even partnerships come out of these social gatherings. It takes the edge off being in this type of setting while still being professional.
Tip 4: Announce your attendance online!
Before any show, we like to announce that our team members will be in attendance on social media. Now people can make appointments ahead of time, you can reach your goal quicker, and it gives you a schedule when people do make appointments.
When heading to a convention it is always best to be prepared and work it well. Never forget to have fun in between though, a lot of the multiple-day conventions will put on exciting activities for everyone, and it’s a great way to amplify your experience. If you found these tips useful share them with someone you know who is getting ready to head to a convention!
On this version of Tournament Talk, we chat with our very own team members Jason, Kelly, and Dave. You can expect pro travel tips from each of our experts to send you off into a successful travel season. This information is something you do not want to miss out on. Watch below!