NEW!
OCCIDENTAL ROYAL HIDEAWAY PLAYACAR
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
FOR
TRAVEL OCTOBER 2004
$199* per person
per night based on double occupancy ($389 couple)
$249* single
occupancy all inclusive
*To
receive this special group rate you must mention MADSearch
The
resort is just 45 minutes south of the Cancun Airport on 13
acres of tropical foliage that opens onto the most beautiful
stretch of beach OF THE RIVIERA MAYA. With 200 rooms and suites
your attendees will reside in two and three story luxurious
villas complete with private terraces, marble baths and countless
other appointments. The LUXURY all-inclusive 5-Star Royal
Hideaway can accommodate a meeting or incentive for up to
150 and as one of the Leading Hotels of the World will cater
to your every whim and desire to ensure that you and your
attendees enjoy nothing but the best, from service to food
to amenities. The all-inclusive rate includes: luxury room
accommodations, all F&B (6 a la carte restaurants, 3 bars,
surcharge for group functions), fitness center, tennis, non-motorized
watersports, taxes and gratuities. One per 20 comp.- groups
staying 4 nights receive a one hour cocktail reception with
hot and cold canapés. Please note... Not available
for groups already booked, no children under 13 years old.
NORTHEAST
NEW!
SOFITEL PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
On
the renovated site of the former Philadelphia Stock Exchange
on the corner of 17th and Sansom Streets, the hotel is located
in the heart of the business district, close to the historic
centre. 238 rooms and 68 suites. Non-smoking floors, TV pay
perview. Restaurant "Chez Colette" rated 4 Diamond,
French style brasserie. Sleek upscale lobby lounge "La
Bourse" with nightly entertainment. 12 meeting rooms
and one large ball room that can accommodate 300 people. Fitness
centre.
SOUTH
NEW!
HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT RESORT AND SPA
Bonita Springs, Florida
AUG
01-15, 2004; $129; 300 ROOMS SEP 01-10, 2004; $139; 250 ROOMS OCT 28-NOV 02, 2004; $189; 200 ROOMS DEC 10-20, 2004; $159; 300 ROOMS
Just
minutes from Naples or Fort Myers where tropical gardens,
warm breezes and the sparkling waters of the gulf coast
create a classic site for any occasion. With 454 rooms,
24 suites and over 73,000 square feet of flexible meeting
space featuring two ballrooms, 20 meeting rooms, and abundant
outdoor facilities, the resort is an outstanding destination
for business meetings and conferences from 24 to events
for over 1,400 people. For recreation and just relaxing:
Raptor
Bay, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Raymond
Floyd
Stillwater
Spa, our 19,000 square foot full-service Asian inspired
spa, salon and fitness center.
Three
pools including a 5,000 square foot lagoon pool with a 140-foot
corkscrew waterslide and access to a secluded beach island
via water taxi.
Six
restaurants and lounges including fine dining and poolside
under the palms.
Set
amid a tropical paradise on Blue Lagoon, the exquisite contemporary
lobby blends streamlined tropical design with Art Deco art
and sculpture. Located just minutes from MIA (comp transportation),
downtown and the Port of Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove,
South Beach, golf and shopping, HSIA has been installed in
all 281 guest rooms and wireless connectivity is featured
in the 11,000+ square feet of meeting space. Every guest will
feel pampered with nightly turndown service including a fresh
flower and a bottle of Evian water.
The
print version of the VIENNA MEETING & PLANNER'S
GUIDE is now available in German and English. The
154 page publication contains details on 110 venues and additional
destination information. Order your copy via e-mail.
It's
official! The ASAE-GWSAE-ASAE FOUNDATION CENTER FOR
ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP merger is complete. The merger
creates two independent entities – ASAE and The Center
for Association Leadership – that will also be interdependent
through a governance structure that links the two organizations.
They will serve a market of 295,000 association professionals
and business partners nationwide. The two organizations will
operate with separate boards linked in a new governance structure
that includes cross-representation on both boards and a unified
staff structure. The budget of the combined organizations
is $33 million.
Dog
Days at The Plaza Summer Event - FREE & Open to the Public
- Sunday, July 25, 2004; 12:00 noon-3:00 p.m. Be a part of
National Hot Dog Month and raise funds for the ARIZONA
HUMANE SOCIETY. Eat at the Oscar Meyer Hot Dog Buffet
- $2.00 for Adults; $1.00 for Children 12 and under.
Visit
the Arizona Humane Society’s Adopt-a-pet "Get-Acquainted"
area near the main pool
Take
a dip in our 100,000 gallon pool
Pool
Safety Tips provided by the Fire Department
Fingerprinting
Kits provided by the PV Police Department (while supplies
last)
Face
Painting
Pie
Eating Contest
Prizes,
Special Offers & Promotions
Possible
appearance by the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile
The
Scottsdale Plaza Resort is located at 7200 North Scottsdale
Road on the corner of Scottsdale and Indian Bend Roads –
480-948-5000. This event is free and open to all ages. For
more information about this and other events, call Christine
Pond, Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator, at 480-922-3383.
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Benchmark
Hospitality International has launched a company-wide community
service initiative, called "HOMETOWN HOSPITALITY
CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITIES." which formalizes
many active community involvement programs already in place
at several of the company's 26 hotels and resorts. "The
program is emblematic of our founding principles of Living,
Learning and Leisure - a balanced approach to life and work,"
stated Burt Cabañas, Benchmark's Chairman and CEO.
"Strong, civic minded companies can and should walk hand-in-hand
with those in their community, leading to a better quality
of life for everyone. This 'getting involved and giving back'
is more than just about feeling good -- in the end a healthy
community makes sound business sense too." Many Benchmark
properties are already contributing through involvement with
local chapters of the March of Dimes, the American Heart Association
and the American Cancer Society, as well as local arts programs.
MOHSEN
KHALEGHI
has been named General Manager of Hyatt Regency Islandia,
San Diego. Most recently he served as Hotel Resident Manager
at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Mr Khaleghi began his
Hyatt career 23 years ago in Banquets at Hyatt Regency Lexington.
He moved up quickly through F&B to the Rooms Division
and continued his career at Hyatt Regency Miami as Hotel Assistant
Manager and Assistant Front Office Manager. In Miami, with
the completion of his degree (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering), Mr. Khaleghi was promoted to Assistant Director
of Engineering. He returned to Hyatt Regency Lexington as
Director of Engineering and in 1989 moved to San Diego as
the opening Director of Engineering of Hyatt Regency La Jolla.
In 1992, he opened Hyatt Regency San Diego and was promoted
to Senior Director of Engineering with regional responsibilities.
In November 2000 he was promoted to Hotel Resident Manager,
and while in this capacity, the hotel added an additional
tower and was renamed Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Mr.
Khaleghi is involved with local organizations including San
Diego Hotel & Motel Association, Board of Mission Bay
Lessees and Accessible San Diego, a non-profit organization
for the disabled.
NEW
SPACES
CONSTRUCTION
UNDERWAY ON THE SHERATON ATLANTA HOTEL 33,000-SQUARE-FOOT
CONFERENCE CENTER ADDITION. Sheraton Atlanta Hotel’s
new 33,000-square-foot conference center is starting to take
shape in the heart of downtown. Upon the center’s completion,
projected for late this summer, the hotel will offer a total
of 83,000 square feet of meeting and event space and 760 guest
rooms and suites, making it the fifth-largest hotel in Atlanta.
For more information on the new conference center and great
Value Dates, visit us online at www.sheratonatlantahotel.com.
Having
just completed a $45 million renovation, the newly reopened
380-room LE MERIDIEN CHANGI VILLAGE HOTEL
in Singapore is located along natural beaches and rolling
terrains. Once the site of British colonial seaside-bungalows
(now holiday chalets) the hotel is close to Changi International
Airport (12km), the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (10km) and
Singapore Expo, one of the premier exhibition venues in Asia.
The resort features 13 meeting rooms and a ballroom for 300,
which opens to views of the lush landscaped grounds and a
business centre.
LE
MERIDIEN STUTTGART
is scheduled to open the fourth quarter of 2004. The 281 room
5-star deluxe hotel overlooks Schlossgarten park and a few
minutes' walk across the park leads to the traffic-free Königstraße,
the shopping and cultural centre of the city. The total meeting
area includes 10 conference rooms and a magnificent ballroom
suitable for gala event for up to 800 people. Furthermore,
Le Meridien Stuttgart will offer a range of multi-propose
‘Commercial' guestrooms featuring a standard bedroom
connecting to a separate meeting suite with built-in projection
screen and a boardroom set-up.
SHERATON
ATLANTA HOTEL
was recently named an " Inner Circle Award Winning Property."
Meeting and convention-goers recently cast their ballots for
the hotels and resorts that have provided them outstanding
service for their functions, and the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
was among the 30 properties awarded internationally. The downtown
hotel was recognized by Association Meetings magazine as a
2004 Inner Circle Award recipient, making it the only Atlanta
hotel and the only Sheraton internationally to receive the
award. Visit the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel wesbite.
SEAN
SHANNON,
General Manager of the Radisson on John Deere Commons –
Moline, Ill. was presented Radisson Hotels & Resorts with
the Esprit Award, for best General Manager. Shannon was selected
from more than 250 Radisson General Managers in the Americas.
The Esprit Award is based on a review of the hotel's business
performance, guest satisfaction and quality rankings in addition
to participation in community relations and involvement in
brand leadership.
The
OMNI HOUSTON HOTEL was recognized by the
AAA with its highest honor, the five-diamond award for 2004.
The 378-room hotel is centrally located in the prestigious
Post Oak/Galleria area. It is just minutes to the downtown
business district and offers over 16,000 square feet of meeting
space.
HOWARD
FEIERTAG,
industry icon for the last 40 years and faculty member in
the Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Pamplin
College of Business at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University was awarded the Excellence in Outreach Award
by the College of Business. The award is in recognition of
his outstanding contributions in “putting knowledge
to work” for the benefit of constituencies outside the
university. Feiertag accomplished this through his involvement
in research, continuing education, publishing, consulting,
and supervising off campus service learning for students.
The
Dow Hotel Company (DHC), recently signed a long-term management
agreement to operate the 565-room/suite HOLIDAY INN
SELECT DOWNTOWN HOTEL & SPA SAN FRANCISCO. Beginning
this fall the property will undergo a $15 million renovation
of the guest rooms and will add a state-of-the-art, 5,200-square-foot
ballroom for a total 18,000 square feet of meeting space.
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