[...] more than likely, the original venue quoted/negotiated/locked
in a rate with SVP, but then it had to move it to another venue (the
Hilton would have offered to do this given the circumstances), which
probably has a higher standard room rate, and would only honor the
original venue's quoted rates if SVP moved the meeting dates to off
peak days.
The completion of an ongoing construction project at the Hilton
Pittsburgh (the original venue) could not be guaranteed by the time
of SVP's conference dates. We were fortunate to secure the David L.
Lawrence Convention Center and the Westin Convention Center
Pittsburgh, though this necessitated the change in dates. The new
location is well-suited to the needs of the SVP meeting; here are
some highlights:
The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh is honoring the originally
contracted hotel rates of $149 single/double, $169 triple and $189
quad occupancy, and is connected to the David L. Lawrence Convention
Center by a skywalk. Make your reservations now [link].