Covid-19 wreaked havoc on our nation’s businesses, large and small. But no industry was hit worse than the hotel industry. It’s sad to see so many of our hotel friends furloughed. But what does this mean for reunions? Bargaining power! We are in a buyer’s market for the first time in over a decade. With… Read more »
Posts By: Charley Dey
America The Beautiful Tour Homage
Molly and Ted were lucky enough to see some of the most magnificent sights our great nation has to offer on their month-long journey out west. If you’ve been following this series, you’ve seen highlights of the great west from Mt. Rushmore to the beautiful aspen clones of southwest Colorado. While the trip of… Read more »
Reunion Groups (Adapted from The Meeting Magazines September 2017 Article)
Article has been adapted from Meeting Magazines 2017 Article: Many smaller cities, which may be considered second- or third-tier destinations, can be ideal for military reunions, says Ted Dey, founder of Armed Forces Reunions Inc. in Norfolk, Virginia. He points out that, as is the case with many other SMERF markets, his participants pay their… Read more »
Reunion Recap: US Army Chaplain Corps Regimental Association
The United States Army Chaplain Corps Regimental Association hosted their 8th biennial Family Reunion in San Antonio, Texas last week. The event was hosted at the Historic Menger Hotel in the heart of downtown San Antonio right next to the Alamo. The event officially kicked off on Wednesday, October 26th with registration. That evening attendees… Read more »
Reunion Recap: USS Memphis
Even Hurricane Matthew couldn’t keep the crew and guests of the USS Memphis away from their reunion in Norfolk, VA. Concerns were discussed with the reunion committee and AFR, but based on forecasts and a determined spirit, the group decided, “The show must go on.” Shipmates and guests started arriving at the host hotel, the… Read more »