< Previous2022 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE AULANI, A DISNEY RESORT & SPA Three-Time Winner FACTS AND FEATURES Total Square Feet of Meeting Space: 21,258 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space at our state-of- the-art conference center. Total Guest Rooms: 351 island-inspired guest rooms and 481 villas. Special Services & Amenities: Hold a spectacular private event on Aulani beach, located on the resort’s private lagoon for a private beach party of up to 900 guests. Savory specialties, delicious desserts and locally sourced produce are all served with Hawaiian hospitality at our distinctive dining venues. W hen you partner with Disney for your meeting, you access best-in-class planners, industry-lead- ing technology, world-class culinary experts and unforgettable entertainment. Most importantly, you’ll get Disney’s legendary creativity, storytell- ing and attention to detail. We will work with you every step of the way, sharing and developing ideas and resources to create the best possible outcome for your organi- zation. Rest easy knowing that all your event needs can be found in one place. When you use our imagination, you transform your meeting into something incredible only found at Disney. TOP 4 REASONS TO MEET WITH DISNEY MEETINGS & EVENTS 1: Disney creativity and attention to detail. 2: Customized solutions and everything a group could need in one place. 3: Best in-class entertainment, catering, décor and more. 4: New and enhanced ways to stay connected. C&IT 30 October/November 2022 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com CARLA HUNT National Sales Director Disney Meetings & Events Phone: 202-222-4815 Carla.Hunt@disney.com disneymeetingsandevents.comMAKA ALA LOBBY‘ KAIONA BALLROOM KA WA A, A LU AU‘‘ 18-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE AULANI CONFERENCE CENTER Kaiona Ballroom 4,590 sq ft Ka ala Ballroom 2,885 sq ft Covered Pre-Function 4,715 sq ft Kipuka Lawn 5,195 sq ft Kipuka Courtyard 3,633 sq ft Na auao Room 240 sq ft Total 21,258 sq ft OUTDOOR VENUES Wailana Pool 9,250 sq ft Rainbow Reef Patio 1,766 sq ft Kula Wai 3,000 sq ft Ka Maka Landing 16,000 sq ft Halawai Lawn 12,800 sq ft Aulani Beach 20,000+* sq ft AMA AMA Patio 4,869 sq ft AMA AMA Veranda Alohi Point Total 76,685 sq ft • Additional function space may be available, depending on specific event configuration. ‘ ‘ ‘‘ ‘‘ When you partner with AULANI, A Disney Resort & Spa, our expert planners work with you every step of the way, to make sure your event isn’t just fully customizable, but brings the sights and sounds of the Hawaiian culture to your meeting attendees. Set on the pristine western coastline of O‘ahu, this 21-acre oceanfront resort offers more than 76,000 square feet of stunning outdoor venues and 21,258 square feet of meeting and event space. Add to that the award-winning Laniwai Spa, fine dining and shopping, KA WA‘A, A Lu‘au, Ko Olina Marina, an 18-hole championship golf course, Hawaiian-style excursions specifically designed for groups and the comfort of 832 rooms you’ve got everything you could want to create a magical event with a Hawaiian flair. For more information, call 321-939-4031 or visit disneymeetings.com/Aulani. AULANI, A DISNEY RESORT & SPA HONOLULU WAIKIKI OAHU ‘ NORTH SHORE2022 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE THE BROADMOOR 38-Time Winner FACTS AND FEATURES Total Guest Rooms/Suites: 784 Total Square Feet of Meeting Space: 315,000 Convention Center FYI: With the addition of Bartolin Hall, The Broadmoor offers 315,000 sf of flexible exhibit and function areas. The “Convention Center at The Broadmoor” provides the only mountain meeting experience. T he longest-running, consecutively awarded Forbes Five- Star, AAA Five-Diamond hotel, The Broadmoor, and its Wilderness Experiences, encompass 5,000 acres and 784 guest rooms within the breathtaking Pikes Peak region. Colorado Springs is the perfect destination to enjoy a temperate climate, comprising 300 days of sunshine and low humidity. The Broadmoor’s unparalleled combination of an illustrious history of innovation and distinctive service culture has made it one of the country’s premier event destinations. With the addition of Bartolin Hall, The Broadmoor introduces the long-awaited “Convention Center at The Broadmoor.” Broadmoor Hall, International Center, Colorado Hall and Bartolin Hall offer more than 200,000 sf of flexible convention and exhibit space. A facility unlike any other, this 125,000-sf facility boasts a 93,500-sf exhibit hall featuring polished concrete floors, 25-foot-high, black-piped ceilings and a direct connection to our 60,000-sf ballroom known as Broadmoor Hall. Bartolin Hall has 18 breakout rooms on the first floor, west-facing views, dedicated food service areas and three sets of restroom facilities conveniently located throughout. The second-floor mezzanine level has an additional 14 meeting rooms equipped with air walls for customization and nearby restrooms, bringing the total number of meeting rooms to 32. Combine this with the additional exhibit, breakout and boardroom venues throughout the property, and The Broadmoor now boasts 315,000 sf of indoor and outdoor flexible function areas and 92 meeting rooms of assorted shapes and sizes. Are you hosting a smaller meeting? The Broadmoor has a diversity of meeting space offerings, from boardrooms to grand ballrooms and even the all-inclusive Wilderness properties: Emerald Valley Ranch, The Orvis endorsed Fly-fishing Camp and Cloud Camp. Cloud Camp provides its dedicated meeting space, The Overlook, a 1,500-sf room with floor-to-ceiling windows. Providing stunning views of Colorado Springs from the large deck, it is perfect for groups of 10 to 60 people seeking a unique and memorable setting at 9,200 feet elevation. Apart from meetings, attendees can spend as much time outdoors taking advantage of The Broadmoor’s two championship golf courses, tennis and pickleball and even zip lining — soaring above the resort’s stunning Seven Falls. Hiking has always been popular, from heart-pounding outings to more accessible, informational hikes. Mountain biking, both guided experiences and self-guided, are sure to keep attendees entertained. Getting here couldn’t be easier. Colorado Springs Airport, 15 minutes from the resort, offers passengers more than 4,900 seats a day via Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Denver International Airport, 70 minutes north of Colorado Springs, hosts more than 1,600 national and international flights daily with connections to worldwide destinations. Regularly scheduled, door-to-door shuttles from both airports are available through Gray Line. To book your event in The Broadmoor’s new convention space, contact Pepper Dombroski, director of sales, at 888-857-7343, email: sales@ broadmoor.com and visit Broadmoor.com. C&IT 32 October/November 2022 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com PEPPER DOMBROSKI Director of Sales The Broadmoor 1 Lake Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Phone: 888-857-7343 sales@broadmoor.com broadmoor.comSO MANY WAYS TO MEET, ALL IN ONE MAGNIFICENT PLACE.2022 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE VISIT DETROIT / HUNTINGTON PLACE CONVENTION CENTER 10-Time Winner FACTS AND FEATURES Guest Rooms: 40,000 Total Square Feet of Meeting Space: Huntington Place offers 2.4 million sf Convention Center: Huntington Place is a LEED Gold Certified facility. Its living, green roof is home to fresh herb gardens and honeybee hives. D id you hear? TIME magazine named Detroit One of the World’s Greatest Places for 2022! The word is out about Detroit and all the rea- sons why you should plan your next meeting here. It starts with our city’s authentic social and cultural fabric and vibrant multicultural community. Detroit’s rich diversity plays a big part in the city’s unique vibe. The Arab American community is the largest in the U.S. Detroit’s distinction as one of the country’s largest Black- majority cities is also reflected in the legendary Avenue of Fashion shopping district, one of the country’s largest shopping districts of Black-owned businesses. Detroit also is home to a thriving Latinx community, with coveted restaurants, colorful native art and vibrant cultural events. Detroit has unique meeting spaces for any size group, each with distinctive amenities. Meet at the Detroit Zoo among historical inventions at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, at the beautiful Fox Theatre or dozens of other places. Detroit offers many ways to balance work and wellness while exploring the city and having an authentic Detroit experience. After waking up restored at one of Detroit’s many hotels, stretch out at a local yoga studio, grab a specialty coffee and go about your business day energized by Detroit’s unique spirit and creative expression. After meetings are over, Detroit has lots of ways to show your attendees a great time. Stroll the Detroit RiverWalk, named the Best Riverwalk in the country by USA Today’s 10Best two years in a row. Tour world-class cultural attractions such as the Detroit Institute of Arts, dine at James Beard award-winning restaurants or relax in basement-level speakeasies. At every turn, Detroit’s history and character shine. Detroit’s appeal as a meeting destination starts and ends with the award-winning Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It offers more than 1,000 total and 140 nonstop flights daily. It’s located about a 20-minute ride from downtown and most of the suburbs. This makes getting to, from and around the area fast and efficient. In Detroit, sustainability is ingrained into everything we do. That makes it the perfect destination for organizations with the same values as us. Visit Detroit helps planners create authentic events that reflect the city’s culture of sustainability by providing: • Suggestions for event speakers and breakout sessions, so attendees hear from and meet Detroiters who are making a difference in the city. • Connections to businesses and individuals that immerse attendees into the city’s culture, including artists, nonprofits and local charities. • Venue recommendations and sustainable resources to minimize carbon footprints. The Visit Detroit team is here to help you plan an unforgettable meeting in this vibrant city with a one-of-a-kind vibe. Contact us and let’s start planning today. C&IT 34 October/November 2022 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com SUSAN RICHARDSON V.P., Group/Convention Sales Visit Detroit 211 W. Fort Street, Suite 1000 Detroit, MI 28226 Phone: 313-202-1938 srichardson@visitdetroit.com visitdetroit.comPHOTO BY VENTDUSUD | GETTY IMAGES FROM TIME ©2022 TIME USA LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. USED UNDER LICENSE. DETROIT SKYLINE AT NIGHT Learn Why Detroit. DETROIT IS BUSINESS UNUSUAL TIME NAMED DETROIT ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST PLACES COME SEE FOR YOURSELF WALKABLE DOWNTOWN POWERED BY SMALL BUSINESSES EASY FLIGHTS IN AND OUT #1 RIVERWALK BY USA TODAY LEED CERTIFIED HUNTINGTON PLACE It’s about time others are seeing Detroit for the amazing place it is. Our one-of-a-kind city is winning major meetings, conventions and sporting events — including the 2024 NFL Draft — with unique oerings and a committed work force. Come experience what everyone is talking about and plan your next meeting in Detroit. 2022 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE MARINA DEL REY Five-Time Winner CITY-WIDE FACTS AND FEATURES Total Guest Rooms: 1,373 Total Hotels/Resorts: 7 hotels Total Square Feet of Meeting Space: 101,000+ square feet A s post-pandemic conferences, events and business travel returns, the seaside resort destination Marina del Rey, located 4 miles north of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), is on track for a comeback. Two new waterfront hotels opened, several properties completed renovations and a new 80,000-square- foot retail center opened with three new restaurants along the harbor. With more than 102,000 square feet (9,400 meters) of waterfront meeting space and 1,373 hotel rooms, L.A.’s Marina remains equally appealing to high-end corporate business programs as it is to tech industry powerhouses that want a laid- back, but trendy, meeting destination. HOTEL OPENINGS, RENOVATIONS & NEWS Two New Hotels Opened: Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott Residence Inn by Marriott, Marina del Rey features 129 well-appointed rooms and suites designed for extended-stay travel with personal kitchens and separate living room areas. The Courtyard by Marriott, Marina del Rey offers 159 stylishly modern rooms and suites along the marina waterfront. With 2,200 square feet of event space and flexible indoor/ outdoor capacity for up to 300 people, the new Marriott hotels provide the ideal space for corporate meetings and events in L.A.’s Marina. The versatile event space can be transformed into two separate rooms with cutting-edge audiovisual technology, including built-in drop-down screens. Other options include a private waterfront room dining space and a large outdoor rooftop event space with breathtaking marina views. Marina del Rey Marriott Completed $20 Million Renovation The Marina del Rey Marriott completed a nearly $20 million renovation of all 370 guest rooms and suites, featuring a fresh, coastal chic vibe. All rooms offer panoramic views of the Pacific coastline, the city and the mountains in the Los Angeles area. Marina del Rey Hotel SALT Renovation Marina del Rey Hotel completed a nearly $1 million renovation project, including a full redesign of the indoor and outdoor dining spaces of its on-site restaurant, SALT, furniture and décor upgrades to the pool deck and an overhaul of the bar area. Throughout SALT and the pool deck, guests will find endless maritime-themed décor and an infusion of nautical colors, such as different hues of blue, green and yellow that can be seen from the water. Boardwalk Shops MdR Opened Three New Restaurants The Boardwalk Shops MdR, an 86,000-square-foot, open-air retail and dining destination on the waterfront, opened in 2021, along with three new popular Los Angeles casual restaurants: KazuNori, the original handroll sushi bar; UOVO pasta and HiHo Cheeseburger. C&IT L.A.’S MARINA IS BACK AND MAKING WAVES IN 2022 36 October/November 2022 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com JANET ZALDUA CEO Marina del Rey Tourism Board 4640 Admiralty Way, Suite 430 Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: 310-306-9900 Groups@VisitMDR.com VisitMDR.comThe Best Sunsets. Experiences. Meetings. Waterfront Views. Contemporary Hotels. Yacht Receptions. Rooftop Decks. Outdoor Dining. Poolside Networking. Make Marina del Rey your next L.A. meetings destination. Experience 100,000 square feet of total meeting space and an abundance of flexible outdoor spaces – just 4 miles north of LAX and minutes from Santa Monica and Malibu. Contact us to learn how you can save up to $2,000 in incentives for your next meeting. VISITMDR.COM/MEETINGS GROUPS@VISITMARINADELREY.COM A the Best Marina del Rey2022 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE MEMPHIS TOURISM 12-Time Winner CITY-WIDE FACTS AND FEATURES Total Guest Rooms: 4,000 rooms ready to book, with 2,000 additional rooms in development in Memphis’ downtown core Total Hotels/Resorts: 25 hotels city wide Total Square Feet of Meeting Space: 220,000 sf of meeting space at group hotels city wide, plus 300,000 sf of meeting space at the Renasant Convention Center downtown Convention Center FYI: Memphis Tourism is the managing partner of the modernized Renasant Convention Center, an easy walk to downtown hotels, restaurants, Beale Street and more. 1. MEMPHIS IS A MUSIC CITY LIKE NO OTHER. In the Home of Blues, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll, live music rocks seven nights a week on Beale Street. Legendary music attractions — including the Blues Foundation’s Blues Hall of Fame, Sun Studio, Stax Museum of American Soul Music and Elvis Presley’s Graceland — double as event venues. 2. MEMPHIS’ RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER IS ALL NEW. The venue recently debuted its $200M modernization. Expect a 118,000-sf, column-free exhibit hall — the largest in the region — with flexible space, natural light and mighty Mississippi River views. A 28,000-sf ballroom, 18,000-sf secondary hall/ ballroom, 2,100-seat theater and 46 breakout rooms round out the 300,000-sf facility. 3. THAT’S NOT ALL THAT’S NEW IN MEMPHIS. 2,000 new hotel rooms opened in Memphis between 2020 and 2022, and more than 6,000 additional rooms are in development through 2026. Memphis International Airport (MEM) debuted a $245M upgrade of its own in February 2022, and Liberty Park, a $200M sports and events center in the heart of the city, is set to open by year’s end. 4. STILL, MEMPHIS IS A VALUE FOR GROUPS. Memphis offers groups a relatively low cost-per-attendee, thanks to reasonable airport transfers, average daily rate and food-and-beverage costs. Just ask Lonely Planet: The travel site recently raved about Memphis’ affordability. 5. MEMPHIS IS EASY TO GET TO (AND AROUND). Memphis’ central location means the city is a short flight, drive or train ride from almost anywhere in the U.S. In fact, Memphis is a 6- to 8-hour drive from 85% of the country, and MEM services 100 flights daily with 30 nonstop destinations. In-market, groups will enjoy Memphis’ compact, walkable downtown and vintage trolleys. 6. MEMPHIS IS A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR PLANNERS. The Memphis Tourism team works with planners every step of the way, whether you need logistics assistance or a local speaker in your vertical. If you host your event at the Renasant Convention Center, it’s managed by Memphis Tourism, making your job even easier. 7. OF COURSE, MEMPHIS HAS MANY UNIQUE VENUES. Whether you opt for an after-hours tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland or a reception on a glass-bottom deck atop one of the world’s largest pyramids — Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid — only-in-Memphis venues guarantee memorable events. 8. MEMPHIS IS ALSO KNOWN FOR DELICIOUS FOOD. World-famous barbecue, soul food and local favorites from casual to fine dining — all within walking distance of the Renasant Convention Center — help create that authentic Memphis experience. C&IT 8 GREAT REASONS TO MEET IN MEMPHIS 38 October/November 2022 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com MALVIN GIPSON Vice President, Sales, Sports and Convention Services Memphis Tourism 47 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-543-5366 malvingipson@memphistravel.com memphistravel.comFollowing a $200M modernization, Memphis’ Renasant Convention Center is open and ready to host your group for boutique, affordable meetings featuring flexible space, natural light and Mississippi River views . . . all in the legendary home of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll. EFY CNVENTION EFY CN RENASANTCONVENTIONCENTER.COM CNVENTIONNext >