< Previous2022 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE NEW ORLEANS & COMPANY 22-Time Winner CITY-WIDE FACTS AND FEATURES Total Guest Rooms: 26,000 in a 2-mile downtown area Convention Center FYI: The 3 million-square-foot New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has more than 1.1 million square feet of prime contiguous exhibit space. N ew Orleans is known for world renowned cuisine and a rich live entertainment scene, but New Orleans also has a long history of innovation. No other city can execute large complex events with excellence like New Orleans can, and the city does it with unmatched hospitality and authentic culture. The Higgins boat designed in New Orleans in the late 1930s has been credited with changing the way wars were fought on D-Day and across the world. The Higgins boat is a primary reason New Orleans is the honored destination for the National World War II Museum, designated by Congress as the official WWII Museum of the United States. This innovation continues today. A new rocket built at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans in fall of 2021 will be the most powerful ever, and will eventually carry the first woman and person of color to the moon. Michoud is known as “America’s Rocket Factory,” and functions as the nation’s premier site for manufacturing and assembling large- scale space structures. The New Orleans arrival experience is easy and beautiful at the brand new, billion-dollar, world-class terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. More than 100 check-in terminals and a consolidated security checkpoint that stretches 17 lanes gets passengers to their gates quicker so they can enjoy a healthy mixture of local favorites and national food chains. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has embarked on a $557 million transformation, including interior and exterior modernizations, adding a transportation center and a pedestrian park along 7 acres of Convention Center Boulevard. NOENMCC has just completed the largest energy-saving initiative in the Gulf States region by any size of building, as compared to the other largest buildings in the region: universities, hospitals, hotels, stadiums etc. Global luxury and lifestyle brands continue to invest in New Orleans. Caesar’s Entertainment recently purchased the naming rights to the now Caesar’s Superdome, and is renovating and rebranding the Harrah’s Hotel downtown with plans to build a new 340-room hotel tower, adding hundreds of new rooms to the city’s inventory. The opening of the New Four Seasons Hotel + Residences, The Virgin Hotels New Orleans and The Kimpton Hotel Fontenot all underscore that New Orleans is destined for new business. Bring your meeting to New Orleans and see for yourself why New Orleans is Built To Host. C&IT 40 October/November 2022 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com STEPHANIE TURNER S.V.P. Convention Sales & Strategies New Orleans & Company 2020 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 877-393-5836 cnvsales@neworleans.com NewOrleans.com/MeetingsNewOrleans.com | @VisitNewOrleans © 2022 New Orleans & Company All Rights Reserved. Around here, we’re known for our food. Historic, world- renowned restaurants are what makes New Orleans Built to Host. But from crawfish to beignets to po-boys, our city’s greatest chefs are also challenging traditional Cajun and Creole flavors to make way for a new century of New Orleans cuisine that will make your meeting one to remember for years to come. And that’s all before someone invites you into their home. Call the New Orleans & Company Convention Sales Team at 877.393.5836 email at cnvsales@neworleans.com or visit neworleans.com/meetings to enjoy the finest food in the country with your next event. PLAN YOUR MEETING WITH NEW ORLEANS2022 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS First-Time Winner FACTS AND FEATURES Guest Rooms/Suites: 3,500 guest rooms between the Hilton, Conrad and Crockfords properties Total Square Feet of Meeting Space: 250,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces Special Services & Amenities: More than 40 food and beverage experiences to explore R esorts World Las Vegas offers 250,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor, health certified and fully tech- nology-driven meeting and event spaces. Customize private meeting spaces to fit the flow of any occa- sion. Create dynamic experiences when you choose from 50 multifunctional, state-of-the-art meeting rooms, five banquet halls and an expansive rooftop terrace with stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip. ACCOMMODATIONS As the first integrated resort to be built on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade, Resorts World Las Vegas provides the largest collection of branded Hilton experiences in the world. The Hilton, Conrad and Crockfords properties boast 3,500 rooms, blending technology and luxury to deliver unprec- edented levels of comfort and service with value and variety at the forefront. TECHNOLOGY Resorts World Las Vegas offers unprecedented technology and innovation to showcase your brand, engage your attendees and enhance your meeting. Our space is built using the latest sound-dampening and secure-space technology, fully inte- grated LED signage and dynamic wayfinding that will allow for streamlined attendee flow from elevator to meeting rooms. In addition, we are using the latest advancements in keyless access, our digital concierge, “Red,” and one-stop engagement with your conference service team. DINING AND FOOD & BEVERAGE With more than 40 food and beverage experiences to explore, Resorts World Las Vegas offers more globally inspired dishes than any other destination on the Strip. Experience our reinvented room service with On The Fly powered by Grub- hub, which puts food and beverage options at your finger- tips. From casual market fare to fine dining, we’ve got your cravings covered. AIRPORT AND TRANSPORTATION Resorts World Las Vegas is approximately 4.5 miles from Harry Reid International Airport, which is roughly a 15-min- ute drive. For easy transportation to the Las Vegas Convention Center, step into all-electric Tesla vehicles for a swift shuttle through the Vegas Loop, now open at Resorts World. As the only station to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Resorts World passenger station will offer direct access to the heart of the resort’s dining, retail and night light offerings, as well as convenient access to the Las Vegas Strip. C&IT 42 October/November 2022 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com CONTACT Resorts World Las Vegas 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Hotelsales@rwlasvegas.com 702-676-6045 | rwlasvegas.comBUSINESS 3.0 WHILE RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS IS NEW, OUR APPROACH TO MEETINGS BOASTS DECADES OF EXPERIENCE. A high-tech suite of spaces and tools designed with a new perspective on meetings. Exclusively developed by Resorts World Las Vegas, this truly innovative paradigm sets the stage for seamless work sessions and unprecedented productivity. To learn more about Business 3.0, and how it can help your company to succeed, please contact a member of our Group Sales team today. Please call (702) 802-6460 or email us at hotelsales@rwlasvegas.com or visit us online at rwlasvegas.com to Book Your Next Meeting at RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS AT RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS’ NEWEST HOTEL & CASINO DON’T JUST MEET. EXCEED. NEXT GEN MEETS2022 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO HOLLYWOOD Eight-Time Winner FACTS AND FEATURES Guest Rooms: 1,271 total hotel rooms including the 638-room Guitar Hotel, 465-room Hard Rock Hotel and 168-room Oasis Tower Total Square Feet of Meeting Space: More than 120,000 square feet of total meeting space, all at first-floor level S eminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is home to the iconic Guitar Hotel, where work and play meet in a fusion of ultimate productivity. Here, the hotel is ready to amplify your event and meeting experience with live entertainment, music, relax- ation and so much more. This 87-acre resort offers 1,271 rooms as well as boutique storefronts, a 42,000-square- foot Rock Spa & Salon, tons of dining options and more than 120,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. The resort’s meeting space embraces a seamless, open lay- out with a 38,000-square-foot, carpeted exhibition hall — per- fect for hosting trade shows and large corporate events of up to 5,000 attendees. This integrated space is supported by a world- class team of professionals, ensuring precision and poise and an atmosphere ripe for connection, whether through team bond- ing, networking or making an important business deal. Beyond the meeting space, allow yourself to unwind at one of the various entertainment sites, including the perfect casual spot for after-work camaraderie, Hard Rock Sports Bar. This classic-American spin of food and drinks will have you cheer- ing alongside your colleagues and continuing the commitment toward providing a work scene that sets the resort apart. Even though it has been three years since Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood completed a long awaited $1.5-billion expansion, the buzz around the resort just keeps getting louder. SPACE • A 38,000-square-foot, carpeted exhibition hall • A dedicated loading dock at street level • Wi-Fi and in-house audio & visual available • Capacity for groups from 15 to 5,000 total attendees • Pre-function space that features vaulted ceilings, chan- deliered ballrooms and marbled atriums AMENITIES • 18 acres of water, ranging from private pools & cabanas to white-sand beaches • The 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa & Salon • Live entertainment throughout the resort, including the 7,000-person-capacity Hard Rock Live • More than 20 bars, lounges and dining areas, including the 44,000-square-foot DAER Nightclub ADDITIONAL FACTS & FEATURES: Unity by Hard Rock — a new global loyalty program — lets guests earn rewards while staying, dining, shopping and more at participating Hard Rock locations, including exclusive hotel rates, dining experiences and more. The 42,000-square-foot Rock Spa & Salon offers 21 ultra-lux treatment rooms surrounding a soothing green atrium with an overhead skylight. Rock Spa & Salon includes a 3,300-square- foot fitness center outfitted with Technogym equipment and a 3,600-square-foot salon offering hair and nail services. C&IT 44 October/November 2022 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com MARK P. TASCIONE Director of Sales & Catering Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood 1 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314 Phone: 954-797-5502 mark.tascione@seminolehardrock.com seminolehardrockhollywood.com FINE-TUNE YOUR NEXT MEETING. discover your rhythm. Take center stage on your next event and escape the everyday in a truly extraordinary getaway with limitless possibilities. Contact our Sales Team today to learn more and book your group. 800.937.0156 | HardRockHolly.com | #GuitarHotel © 2022. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1.888.ADMIT.IT2022 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE UNIVERSAL ORLANDO 23-Time Winner F rom inspiring environments and hotel accommodations to an exhilarating evening in the parks, a Universal Orlando meeting or event is perfect for groups of any size. Treat the team to great food, amazing surroundings and one-of-a-kind rides and attractions. Our exceptional facilities and staff guarantee an experience they’ll never forget. Our collection of world-class accommodations and function spaces offer endless variety. Do your attendees prefer tropical and serene? Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and Loews Royal Pacific Resort are the lush options to look into. An Italian seaside resort? The iconic Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is the place. There’s a wide range of new meeting options with The Loews Meeting Complex at Universal Orlando, which connects two of our properties into a grand venue offering a combined 247,000 square feet of meeting space and 2,000 guest rooms. Want a bit of class mixed with sass? The iconic Hard Rock Hotel® truly rocks. Every property delivers on the theming we’re famous for, making your attendees stop in awe. And our newest hotels, Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites bring an additional 2,800 rooms to the heart of Orlando’s convention district. What’s your vision? What’s your dream? Together, we’ll create a plan that will make it happen, big time. At Universal Orlando Resort, it all starts with our event experts. Industry veterans with a passion for turning you into a hero, our event professionals are here to help and are committed to making your meeting or event truly unique and phenomenal. Universal and Loews Hotels & Co have been doing this for years. Put our experience to work for you. C&IT CONTACT Universal Orlando Resort Sales Office: 888-331-9108 meetings@universalorlando.com UOMeetingsAndEvents.com 46 October/November 2022 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com Portofino Bay Hotel and Royal Pacific Resort TM & © 2022 UCF Hotel Venture. All rights reserved. Hard Rock Hotel ® Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. Cabana Bay Beach Resort TM & © 2022 UCF Hotel Venture II. All rights reserved. Sapphire Falls Resort TM & © 2022 UCF Hotel Venture III. All Rights Reserved. Aventura Hotel TM & © 2022 UCF Hotel Venture IV. All rights reserved. © 2022 UCF Hotel Venture V. UNIVERSAL TM & © Universal Studios. ENDLESS SUMMER registered trademarks, Bruce Brown Films, LLC. All rights reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2022 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.From unique meeting spaces and hotel accommodations to an exhilarating evening, a Universal Orlando meeting or event is perfect for groups of any size. Treat the team to great food, amazing surroundings and one-of-a-kind rides and attractions. It’s an event they won’t miss. And never forget. ONE DESTINATION. A UNIVERSE OF POSSIBILITIES. WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22) TRANSFORMERS and its logo and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2022 Hasbro. Sapphire Falls Resort TM & © 2022 UCF Hotel Venture III. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2022 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. U220907-1/DP UOMeetingsAndEvents.com2022 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE VISIT TAMPA BAY 11-Time Winner CITY-WIDE FACTS AND FEATURES Total Guest Rooms: 25,619 Total Hotels/Resorts: 200 Total Square Ft of Convention Center Space: 600,000 T ampa Bay is where dynamic meetings come together nearly effortlessly. With an award-winning airport, cutting-edge venues and a vibrant array of amenities — Tampa Bay meetings come together with an easy, stress- free vibe. It’s something we like to call “The Tampa Bay Effect,” and it’s how we’ll make your meeting shine. CELEBRATED SERVICE FOR AIR TRAVELERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Number one, according to the J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Study, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is home to world-class service. And now it can bring an even wider range of attendees to your meeting. TPA has added the new Eurowings Discover airline to bring direct flights from Frankfurt, as well as Edelweiss Air, which includes flights from Zurich. Additionally, Air Canada will soon be on the TPA roster to offer flights from Toronto, Montreal, Halifax and Ottawa. THE CROWN JEWEL OF YOUR MEETING After completing renovations worth millions of dollars, the waterfront Tampa Convention Center is already upgrading again — expanding with 18 new meeting rooms offering floor- to-ceiling windows and picturesque views of Tampa Bay. BRINGING TOGETHER A WORLD-CLASS CONVENTION DISTRICT The Tampa Riverwalk conveniently links the Tampa Convention Center and many must-experience destinations like gems on a string. With 2.6 miles of scenic waterfront views, stroll or bike to celebrated museums, beautiful parks, award- winning restaurants and unique attractions, such as The Florida Aquarium on the path’s south end. For an even more adventurous experience, rent a stand-up paddle board or take the Pirate Water Taxi. SAVOR NEW TASTES The prestigious Michelin Guide to Florida bestowed three Tampa Bay hot spots with Bib Gourmand awards. On the list are Ichicoro Ramen, Rocca and Rooster & the Till. In addition to these award-winners, the Michelin Guide gave its renowned recognition to 19 more local restaurants. Plus, Tampa Bay offers two Instagram-worthy food halls, Sparkman Wharf and Heights Public Market at Armature Works, with fresh Gulf seafood and an array of award-winning local craft beer. AN ARRAY OF NEW WAYS TO STAY There’s a hotel option for every attendee with the new JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, which boasts sprawling views, a rooftop pool and 100,000 sf of event space. Searching for a unique boutique hotel? Look no further than the new Hotel Haya, minutes from downtown Tampa Bay’s Convention District. With midcentury Cuban flair, Hotel Haya features wraparound balconies, stunning artwork and innovative menus, all in historic Ybor City. Discover more at TampaMeetings.com today. C&IT 48 October/November 2022 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com ADAM D e PIRO Vice President of Convention Sales Visit Tampa Bay 201 N. Franklin St., Suite 102 Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-342-4061 ADePiro@VisitTampaBay.com VisitTampaBay.comme Vib Tl Tampa Bay is where dynamic meetings come together nearly effortlessly. With cutting-edge waterfront venues, award-winning menus and an array of accommodations — all with a stress-free vibe. ta MEtiSoNext >