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Check out the roofless sand “hotel” in England that’s been built right on the beach…made from 1,000 tons of sand!
It took a combined total of four men 98 hours to create the project. Even the beds are made of sand!
There’s no roof, so guests can stargaze at night, and in the morning the tide laps at the entrance. Now that’s a real beachfront property!
Road warriors like meeting professionals can tell hundreds of stories about their travel experiences and properties they have visited.
What are some of the best experiences you’ve had at hotels or resorts? Maybe it was great customer service, outstanding facilities, special amenities, or other features.
Inquiring minds want to know so please let us know!
The Berlin Convention Office is the newest recipient of the Pinnacle Award for Convention Bureaus - congrats!
The award is based on a number of categories, including quality of information and diversity of services…
…if you’re planning an international meeting, the Berlin Convention Office will provide you the best information and the most expansive services.
Check out the Berlin Convention Office’s listing on ConventionPlanit.com to find out more about their services.
Just a weeks ago, Indianapolis’ newest hotel - the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel - officially opened…
Hotel Highlights:
- Local community feel and flavor: located near the Arts and Design District
- 263 guest rooms & 4 executive suites: 32″ LCD HD TV’s, wireless internet, iPod jacks standard
- 15,000 sq ft of meeting space: use the Plum Perfect event planning program for the smoothest-run meeting
Check out the ConventionPlanit.com Newest Members page for a list of our most recent members and newest hotel openings.
Two Marriott hotels have just completed multi-million dollar renovations - Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC, and the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago…
…if you’re thinking of planning a meeting in either city, here are some of the renovation highlights, found in both hotels:
-Reinvented Lobby: feature plamsa tvs, new self check-in kiosks, front desk pods, concierge desk, communal wi-fi tables and a Starbucks
-New Restaurants: Marriott Wardman Park has added a modern American steakhouse; Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile has added a restaurant featuring Midwestern style cuisine
-Updated Elevators: Get where you need to be, faster
-Meeting Room Expansions: Increased square footage at both locations
-Expanded Guest Room Features: including plamsa tvs, universal electronic docks, and Marriott’s Revive® bedding (300-thread-count, cotton-rich, white top and fitted bottom sheets, plusher mattresses, softer linens and more pillows)
It seems like these rennovations are going to make travel much easier!
Are you looking to plan a business cruise, but having trouble finding a 3 or 4 day cruise? Who wants to sacrifice part of a weekend for work, anyway?
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has the solution for you: 3- and 4- day cruises to the Bahamas from Miami aboard Norwegian Sky.
The ship features:
-high-tech auditoriums
-meeting rooms with Wi-Fi
-multi-image shows
-special effects
What a great idea! Check out NCL for more details.
Greater Fort Lauderdale is gearing up for the 9th Annual Fort Lauderdale Stonewall Street Festival….
…it’s a week-long Gay Pride celebration: June 16 - June 22.
Check out:
-Live events
-Grand performances
-1st Night parade
-Street festival & exhibition
Visit the Greater Ft Lauderdale’s website for more upcoming fun visitor activities!
If you’re planning a meeting for taller-than-usual guests, you might want to consider staying at a Kimpton Hotel…
…they are the only hotel chain with accommodations for taller guests.
Tall Rooms Feature:
-96-inch beds
-higher showerheads
-higher doorframes
The New York Times published a really great article about hotel and airline accommodations for tall travelers - check it out to learn more on this topic.
Are you a tall? Where do you go to be accommodated and the most comfortable? Respond to let us know!
Yesterday I visited the National Harbor Project in Maryland, which sits across the Potomac River from Alexandria, VA…
…it’s worth seeing.
It’s still under construction, but restaurants and shops in the area are beginning to open, and the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, one of the project’s focus points spanning 300 acres, has been open for about a month.
A famous Washington, DC attraction, “The Awakening,” has been relocated to the beach at National Harbor, There are plenty of places to catch a glimpse of the river, from restaurant balconies to a seashell-covered lookout point.
I ate lunch at the National Pastime Sports Bar & Grille, which is inside the Gaylord complex. Some cool things about the restaurant:
-a 30 ft tv wall that features five different screens
-contemporary design fused with the classic feel of a ballgame…even the menus are shaped like baseball gloves
-fast and attentive service and food arrival - even during a busy Sunday lunch
-private rooms and ample seating to accommodate your large group
I recommend paying a visit - National Harbor is a city in the making, and you can become a part of it.
Recommendation for the day - you should consider the St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino for your next Caribbean meeting…
Tom McBroom designed the 18-hole championship golf course - located right at the resort.
St. Kitts Marriott offers for your meeting…
• 9 meeting rooms encompass 17,000 sq ft of flexible indoor meeting, conference and banquet space
• 7,000-sq-ft Royal Ballroom, accommodating up to 700 for receptions, divides into 3 sections
• 16,000-sq-ft Pavilion offers a permanent outdoor tented event area
• Expert catering and banquet staff;
• Red Coat service to handle last-minute requests
• Full business center; Internet access available in all meeting rooms
Check out St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino for your next meeting - it’s one of the most relaxing Caribbean Islands.