Pre-Opening Services Entry or "re-entry" into any market is fraught with challenges, expenses, and opportunities. The pre-opening period is the time to identify and resolve issues before they become problems. This service is typically "combined" with the Operator Selection Process and provides methodologies and standards to operate all aspects of a conference center. This process includes the development of a critical path that documents all of the steps required to successfully open a property. We'll identify the appropriate service standards and the Standard Operating Procedures and develop budgets, pro formas and capital plans. This process is applicable to self-operated, outsourced, or third party managed properties.