{"id":128,"date":"2026-05-02T18:07:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T18:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keycon.org\/43\/?page_id=128"},"modified":"2026-05-02T19:23:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T19:23:57","slug":"run-a-hospitality-suite","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keycon.org\/43\/run-a-hospitality-suite\/","title":{"rendered":"Run a Hospitality Suite"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So, you want to run a consuite at Keycon? The consuites are a staple unique to Keycon, and one of the most memorable and favoured part of the convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If you are new to running consuites, there are quite a few areas you may want to consider\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Room Theme:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Science Fiction \/ Science Fact \/ Fantasy \/ Historical \/ Alternate Universe \/ Horror\u00a0 \/ Supernatural \/ Media (music, video, games, writing, images):<br>Fandom can encompass so very much, and so there are so many different topics that can be covered with convention programming. The above listed are just a few examples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wet or Dry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wet Consuite: This means that your consuite is serving alcohol after 7 pm to those over 18 years old (ID checking and Serve It Safe are REQUIRED), or allowing alcohol to be brought into your consuite.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If alcohol is being served or shared within the suite, it is the responsibility of the consuite hosts to confirm the age of those consuming, and that overconsumption is not happening. If there are issues, report the issue to ops.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry Consuite: This means that your consuite is not serving alcohol. You may allow alcohol to be brought in, or choose to ask attendees to not drink in the room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity and Noise Level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High Energy Activities: These can be activities that are not noisy on their own, but can get highly energetic, boisterous, or even a bit rowdy. Some examples are board games \/ video games, escape rooms, interactive activities, dancing, LARP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High Volume Activities: These can be activities that require audio, or can get noisy with loud sounds or many people talking at the same time. Some examples are Game Competitions, Karaoke, Party Games)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low Energy Activities: These can be activities that are more relaxed activities, where people can casually participate. Some examples are viewing parties, relaxed conversations, item swaps, board games)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low Volume Activities: These can be activities that are often quiet to do.\u00a0 Some examples are (Reading room, Crafting Room, art jams, Quiet room or Resting Room,)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Food and Merchandise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food Provided: Most hospitality suites will prepare and sell food, both to help people stay at the convention and to help negate the room costs. Consuites cannot have items that create excess smoke, flames, or certain items such as hotplates. You can have many electrical items like crockpots, flat-grills, air fryers, pressure cookers, and mini-fridges or deep freezers.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FOOD SAFETY IS KEY. Anyone preparing or serving food must have their food handler\u2019s certification. Also consider what can be prepared beforehand and what cannot be. Spaghetti is a simple food, and while the meat sauce can be cooked in advance, I have learned that precooked noodles get very mushy when reheated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drinks Provided: You can sell non-alcoholic beverages as part of the above rules regarding food. However any alcoholic beverages CANNOT be sold. You are allowed to sell stylized glasses and give the alcoholic beverages free of charge with the glass. If you choose to serve alcohol, Serve It Safe must be obtained and followed.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ID checking and Serve It Safe are REQUIRED if alcohol is being served or shared within the suite. It is the responsibility of the consuite hosts to confirm the age of those consuming, and that overconsumption is not happening. If there are issues, report the issue to ops.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merchandise: Many suites will have glasses that they have purchased or stylized to match the theme of their suite. Some suites will have stickers, buttons, or other unique memorabilia items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silent Auction: A great way to get people into the suite is to have a silent auction. Everybody loves a chance to win new swag, so most suites will have a silent auction draw sometime between closing ceremonies and Monday morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decor and Room Setup Required<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depending on the theme of the room, you may want mood lighting, drapery, posters, fun knick-knacks or other fandom paraphernalia.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may wish to move furniture out of the room, to make room for your own unique items. Let hospitality know, so hotel staff can have that ready for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Looks like you are all ready to run one! Figure out who your hosting team are, what you might need, and fill out an application! We can\u2019t wait to see what you will do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check back for a registration link or contact the conchairs if you would like to host a suite!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you want to run a consuite at Keycon? 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