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idk i would tend to think maybe they are trying to feel you out for the best deal they can offer
and if i put myself in their place i don't want to say anything like for cash no tax etc in writing
i would also think that a group that big might be a concern for noise, nuisance etc. for the hotel so they are getting a feel for what the expectation is without going through endless email
getting a little background isn't that unusual ime and maybe they don't even want that business

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