The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has worked with Christopher Savage for many years, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the results of his expertise. As the largest provider of anti-fraud training and education, the ACFE hosts many seminars and conferences throughout the world. We depend on Chris and his vast knowledge of conference planning, venue sourcing and contract negotiations. But more than that, he has an excellent understanding of the level of service we strive to provide our members. This insight did not come about by accident or because we answered a questionnaire. Chris has taken the time to build strong and trusted relationships with our events planning team and other stakeholders.

I would highly recommend Ryon International, especially the founder, Christopher Savage. The quality of an organization flows down and is only as good as the person at the top. Chris Savage has set a high standard of service for Ryon International.

It’s not often in our business that people will make a decision to make a difference for an individual. Chris was representing a top client of his. After touring my hotel and knowing that I was changing Marriott roles at the end of the week, he and his client surprised me and singlehandedly turned a contract around in 3 days to receive back before I left. This contract isn’t just about booking another group for me. I’ve been with Marriott for 24 years and had plenty of bookings… It has a story about relationships and one that I will never forget. Chris is a true professional. They always say it’s not what people do for you it’s how they make you feel.

Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association is a 5,000 plus non-profit members association for owners and pilots of Cirrus Design Aircraft. We have an annual "Migration" where over 600 of our members and their spouses fly into a three day conference consisting of social activities, educational courses and a trade show with over 40 vendors. We engaged Chris Savage with Ryon International for our last two migrations to assist in location and hotel selection as well as negotiation of all hotel and vendor contracts as well as budget and high level event planning.
As a volunteer run board, we have found that we don't have the expertise or time to perform site selection, contract negotiation and documentation for the hotel rooms, F&B and all vendor contracts (IT, Transportation, AV, etc.). Chris handles these tasks very efficiently and effectively and has saved us tens of thousands of dollars based on his expertise and knowledge.
We highly recommend Chris and believe any organization would benefit from working with Ryon International.

Searching for an expert consultant to expedite your meetings? Chris is a respected subject matter and trusted advisor in sourcing and conference management. Just ask his long term existing customers! His strong background in the hospitality industry and supplier relations ensures that you are getting the most value for your program, an upgraded experience and a solid negotiated contract. Sellers step up their game to deliver extra incentives to close the deal. I’ve worked on several of his proposals and recognize the respected expertise in the bid process.
The same leadership, professionalism and dedication was executed in Chris’s role as President of SITE.

Ryon International has become a virtual extension of our own conference business. We count on Ryon International to help with every aspect of our annual conference – from keeping us informed about new industry trends, to site selection, to contract negotiations, to staffing, to proper execution and conflict avoidance. The first two years of our conference were not successful. Then we found Chris and tapped into his expertise. Since working with Chris over the last seven years, we have not only grown our conference and become financially successful, but we are now the dominant conference in our industry.
Chris' technical educational background aligns his knowledge with our conference subjects and his MBA is an asset for understanding, coaching and mentoring us on the ever-changing business environment. Since we manage multiple business, we work bizarre hours and weekends and are often running against deadlines. Ryon International is always available and, even during holidays, we get the prompt support we need. This attitude and long-term commitment to our success is the reason we will never be without Ryon International.

I have worked with Chris for approximately four years and it has been a genuine pleasure. I work with many third party meeting planners who are the point of contact for business I am pursuing, and I would choose to work with Chris every time if I could. In all of our discussions, whether for good news or not, Chris was professional, honest, fair, responsive and detailed. He knows and represents his clients extremely well- he is looking out for their best interests and is also a fantastic partner to vendors, understanding our needs as well. He balances these relationships with the utmost respect for both, and in my experience, he works extremely hard to achieve the best results for his clients and his supplier partners.

What would normally be a time consuming process is executed seamlessly through Ryon International and their extensive knowledge of the hotel industry. Chris is incredibly genuine and I have always felt he had his client's interests first and foremost.

I just had the pleasure to work with Ryon International and Founder Chris Savage, in 2017. Chris possesses so many characteristics that are rare in today’s business climate. He has a passion for showing his customers value in his services by being professional, timely, accurate, & detailed for all parties. With that said, Ryon International continues to create experiences that grow the audience of any and all organizations who utilize their event sourcing services. I personally look forward to future partnerships.

If you are looking for an expert in domestic and international venue sourcing, contract negotiations and program development, along with a fresh perspective on meeting management and support, look no further than Ryon International. Founder Christopher Savage brings years of experience and a strong work ethic to a rapidly changing industry. I've had the pleasure of partnering with Chris and Ryon International on multiple occasions and I have always found his transparency between both client and vendor refreshing. I am consistently impressed with Chris's thorough knowledge of his clients' needs, his keen attention to detail and his professional demeanor. Chris always puts the needs of his clients and vendors first. He works with the highest level of integrity and leads every conversation in a kind and thoughtful manner. Chris looks for unique solutions and new paths to ensure all involved emerge successful. He works tirelessly to guarantee the best for his clients and vendors. It is a true pleasure to work with Chris and Ryon International.

Ryon International has become a key resource for our events. From a large 250 plus annual conference to a 25 person board regional meeting Chris Savage delivers the highest level of personal service. His knowledge of the industry and his contacts have allowed us to achieve our financial and event objectives.

We have had the pleasure to work with Chris and Ryon International several times now. Chris knows his clients' needs and is able to communicate them well so that both parties are prepared whether for a site inspection or operating their meetings on property. He is very responsive and extremely professional. It is always a pleasure to work with him and we look forward to a long partnership between Gaylord Hotels and Ryon International.

Ryon International is extremely helpful in helping us identify potential locations, negotiating favorable rates and terms, and overall coordination of several events each year across the country. We trust Chris. He is responsive, thoughtful and provides great client service. The amount of time and energy saved is priceless.

Throughout the decision process, and negotiation of contracts, Chris is communicative, timely and transparent with information – a real pro. Thank you for your partnership with Starwood, and all of the 321 Connect Boston partners. It's truly a pleasure to work with you.

My experience with Ryon International is a very smooth, honest and professional one. Chris understands hotel sales, and communicates key and pertinent information for success. I highly recommend Ryon International and look forward to continuing to work together in the future.

Before working with Chris, our group sourced facilities directly but were overwhelmed and overcharged. Having worked with Chris for many years now, we have confidence in the sourcing process and Ryon International helps with all of our meeting logistics. Don't hesitate to contact Ryon International if you truly want a quality experience.