< Previous30 September 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com CARIBE ROYALE ORLANDO A Fresh Perspective For Your Next Orlando Meeting E merging from a $140-million transformation, Caribe Royale Orlando has unveiled an entirely reimagined meetings resort experience from expanded meeting space to a contemporary new look and a refined attitude. This AAA Four-Diamond resort takes pride not only in its physical redesign, but also in an elevated level of warm, intuitive service aptly called “The Royale Treatment.” All 1,217 one-bedroom suites have been completely reimagined, with a fresh, modern style and all the comforts of home. The resort’s exclusive Villas, a hotel-within-a-hotel, offers an additional 120 lakeside, two-bedroom suites each with a full kitchen, dining room and a wealth of exclusive services and amenities. In the resort’s reception building — the vibrant heart of guest activity and networking — the transformation continues with redesigned lobby areas featuring personal check-in stations, the expansion and repositioning of The Venetian Chop House, the addition of Starbucks® and a vibrant new lounge concept, Rum Bar featuring Bacardi®. Planners will love the enhancements to the resort’s 240,000 sf of event space, including the new 50,000 sf Palms Ballroom. With its expansive pre-function space, sunlit atrium with built-in registration, and dedicated boardroom, this addition is as multifunctional as it is impressive. The Grove, a 20,000 sf event lawn, will add an exciting new option for outdoor experiences. And coming in January 2024, Stadium Club — a high tech sports bar and entertainment venue that will elevate networking opportunities and provide a unique venue for customized events. From inspired custom-crafted menus to dining al fresco by the resort’s sparkling pool and waterfall, Caribe Royale has seven onsite dining options to suit every palate, including the renowned Venetian Chop House, which features a main dining room, expansive private dining room and a fireside terrace for small alfresco gatherings. For networking on a new level, both the Rum Bar by Bacardi® and Stadium Club offer meeting attendees an energetic space to gather, engage and interact. C&IT CONTACT David Wahba, Director of Sales Caribe Royale Orlando 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 sales@cariberoyale.com, 407-238-8100 cariberoyalemeetings.com Orlando’s only AAA Four- Diamond All-Suite Convention Resort with 240,000 sf of meeting and event space all on one level. Come see us at IMEX America 2023 at Booth #C3816. The all-new Stadium Club, opening January 2024.WHERE IMAGINATION KNOWS NO LIMITS Meet the Moment Innovation is only the beginning. Discover a new standard of luxury at the reimagined Caribe Royale Orlando. Emerging from a $140 million complete evolution, the exceptional has been made incomparable at this stunning all-suites meetings hotel. Meet us where productivity and play come together like never before—and embrace each moment as your next Orlando meeting exceeds every expectation. • 240,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space all on one level including the new 50,000 sq. ft. Palms Ballroom and The Grove, a new 20,000 sq. ft. outdoor event lawn, opening Fall 2023. • The new Stadium Club, a two-level sports bar and entertainment venue for up to 600, featuring pro-level sports simulators and a dedicated Skybox Suite, opening Q1 2024. • 1,337 newly reimagined one-bedroom suites & two-bedroom villas CARIBEROYALEMEETINGS.COM 407 2388000 SALESCARIBEROYALE.COM32 September 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com VISIT DALLAS Find Your All D allas already boasts 35,000 hotel rooms, award-winning global cuisine, and a walkable downtown. But we are just getting started. Visit Dallas is thrilled to announce that the city of Dallas is doubling down with a massive new convention center and entertainment district. Featuring 800,000 square feet of exhibit area, 260,000 square feet of meeting rooms, and 170,000 square feet of ballroom. The center will not only be impressive on the inside, but the outdoor event area will feature terraces with views of downtown Dallas and the Trinity River. Plus the center will connect business travelers with even more dining and shopping options in the popular Cedars District. “This news is a game changer for Dallas and will put our city on the map as the preeminent large-city convention and meeting destination in the nation,” said Craig Davis, Visit Dallas President & CEO. The new district will be in addition to the many places attendees currently have at their disposal to explore after sessions. Dallas has a walkable downtown as well as 20 vibrant entertainment districts offering live music, shopping hotspots, cultural institutions, and dining options. “Dallas is already a great meetings and conventions destination, with the accessibility of two major airports, affordable labor, and an outstanding hotel product,” said D. Bradley Kent, Visit Dallas senior vice president and chief sales officer. “The new center and Convention Center District will enhance Dallas’ competitive position and are exactly what our customers need and have been asking for.” AT&T Discovery District: Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, this new district on the AT&T corporate cam- pus is tailor-made for groups of all sizes. It boasts a multi-sensory experience, including outdoor event space, the AT&T Theater, and multiple dining outlets at The Exchange, a bustling food hall. New & Noteworthy Hotels: Names like the Hotel Swexan (Uptown) and JW Marriott (Downtown) are adding lux- ury amenities and bountiful event spaces. Hotel Swexan , a new 22-story luxury property, has opened in Uptown’s Harwood District. It’s a sculptural wonder, with cantilevered upper floors, as well as a 75-foot rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool and a hidden underground lounge. JW Marriott, a new 15-story, 283-room hotel debuted in the heart of the city’s downtown Arts District in July. The property features a 25,000-square-foot grand ballroom, as well as a spa, restaurant, lobby bar, fitness center, and a rooftop pool deck and bar. InterContinental Dallas Coming Soon: Located in Cityplace Tower in Uptown, InterContinental Dallas will fea- ture sweeping panoramic views of the Dallas skyline. Guests will enjoy spacious, high-end rooms and amenities, including more than 21,000 square feet of event space. C&IT Visit us at IMEX America 2023 Visit Dallas sales@visitdallas.com 214-571-1000 visitdallas.com CONTACTDowntown Dallas Start planning your meeting or event at VisitDallas.com Flying into Dallas for your next meeting is a breeze with two major airports servicing our city. Plus, our central location means you’ll be landing here within hours. Looking for easy to get to and get around? Dallas delivers.34 September 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com DISNEY MEETINGS & EVENTS Creating Memorable Experiences With World-Renowned Creative Resources C hoose Disney Meetings & Events and you will collaborate with a creative team of professionals to help you design a meeting that is engaging and memorable. We offer more than 12 hotels with dedicated, world- class meeting and event venues. Each destination is home to award- winning accommodations, unique venues, immersive environments, and a wide variety of entertainment and recreation options. There is an array of exclusive Disney Difference benefits, including award-winning creative resources, customized professional development content and private events in the Disney theme parks. All of it is delivered with Disney’s legendary standard of excellence in creativity and service. With over a million square feet of indoor and outdoor flexible meeting and event space, you can create an unforgettable experience for your attendees at destinations in Florida, California, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Paris and even at sea. So come discover what’s new at Disney for your next meeting or event! C&IT CONTACT Carla Hunt, National Sales Director Disney Meetings & Events Carla.Hunt@disney.com, 202-222-4815 Disney creates memorable experiences with world-renowned creative resources, experiential learning, and unexpected value. Meetings come to life in ways you never thought possible at any of our Disney Destinations! Come see us at IMEX America 2023 at Booth #E1641.©Disney Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas MEET THE DISNEY WISH Welcome aboard the newest ship from Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Wish. Here, there’s enchantment around every turn as fantastical worlds and favorite stories from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars™ and Pixar come to life like never before! Indulge in imaginative dining alongside favorite Frozen Characters at Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure. Prepare to be pampered at Palo Steakhouse, an elegant, adults-only restaurant inspired by the lovable pomp and circumstance of Cogsworth, the enchanted clock from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, offering a scrumptious selection of premium steaks and exquisite Italian dishes. Feel the thrill on AquaMouse, the first-ever Disney attraction at sea. And with elevated adult-exclusive spaces like the Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge and incredible kids’ clubs like Marvel Super Hero Academy, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on board. Magic meets the sea on the Disney Wish on 3- and 4-night adventures to The Bahamas and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay! To learn more about your next meeting or incentive at sea visit DisneyMeetingsAndEvents.com 36 September 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com MARINA DEL REY Explore L.A.’s Premier Coastal Destination For Your Next Meeting L ocated just four miles from LAX, Marina del Rey is L.A.’s premier coastal destination for business meetings, corporate events, and group get-togethers. Waterfront hotels, abundant dockside dining, modern event spaces, and plenty of outdoor recreation create an unrivaled backdrop for events that seamlessly merge productivity and play. Meeting Space: From scenic dockside restaurants and event-ready luxury yachts to breathtaking hotel ballrooms and breezy poolside patios and harbor front promenades, Marina del Rey offers more than 100,000 square feet of unique indoor and outdoor meeting space. Modern Resort-Style Hotels: Whether you’re gathering top executives for a high-level board meeting or your newest hires for a team building workshop, Marina del Rey’s seven waterfront hotels come in a range of price points, so it’s easy to find the perfect setting to suit your meeting objectives and budget. Meeting Planner Incentives: The Marina del Rey Tourism Board offers generous group booking incentives. Meeting planners can lock in savings of up to $2,000 (in the form of a credit to the group hotel master account) on qualified bookings, based on the total number of contracted room nights. Fun Teambuilding Activities: Marina del Rey offers an array of meeting-friendly, team-building recreational options like group sailing, paddle board yoga, kayaking, boating, and biking along a 22-mile paved trail along the waterfront. C&IT CONTACT Barbara Littlejohn, Business and Client Services Manager Marina del Rey Tourism Board 4640 Admiralty Way, Suite 430, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 For meeting inquiries, email: groups@visitmdr.com visitmdr.com The Marina del Rey Tourism Board is the official marketing organization that promotes L.A.’s Marina as a leisure and business travel destination. Ask about our meeting planner incentive program and visit us at IMEX Booth #D3039. • Four miles from LAX • Close proximity to L.A.’s top attractions such as Santa Monica and SoFi Stadium • Seven waterfront hotels, including new and newly renovated properties • Dozens of restaurants with private dining space • Luxury charter yachts for receptions, networking events and more HIGHLIGHTSWHERE L.A. COMES TO With seven waterfront hotels, abundant dockside dining, and reception-ready yachts that are perfect for networking events, plus 100,000 sq. ft. of unique indoor and outdoor event space, Marina del Rey strikes the perfect balance between L.A.’s chic sophistication and Southern California’s laid-back coastal style – all just four miles north of LAX and close to L.A.’s most popular attractions. groups@visitmdr.com I VisitMDR.com Stop by IMEX Booth D3039 to learn more about L.A.’s Marina.38 September 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com HOTEL POLARIS Experience the Grandeur of Colorado Springs H otel Polaris proudly invites you to experience the grandeur and magnitude of Colorado Springs, home to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum, Pikes Peak standing at over 14,000 ft tall, and the United States Air Force Academy. The 375-room property managed, by CoralTree Hospitality Group, is slated to open late 2024 at the Academy’s North Gate. Hotel Polaris leads travelers and explorers toward their own true north to inspire awe and experience something bigger than themselves. Just an hour south of Denver and 30 minutes north of the Colorado Springs Airport, our purpose-built event facility will be home to corporate and incentive meeting events for all seasons. With a generous 26,000 square feet of space, our rooms offer breathtaking views through floor-to-ceiling windows, showcasing the stunning Pikes Peak and the magnificent Rampart Range. Our inspiring space will be enlivened by our lobby restaurant and bar, which will celebrate everything this country has to offer and embody the spirit of Americana in every sense of the word. To top off your experiences, Hotel Polaris will feature a stunning 9th-floor rooftop bar where you can find your favorite constellation while sipping on a craft cocktail and know that anything is possible when you see the world from a different perspective. As the conduit between the Academy and the public, Hotel Polaris connects explorers with new frontiers through group and meeting activities. These are inspired by our location’s unmistakable history, architecture, and natural elements. Everything from our Celestial Navigation program under the dark skies to group falconry events with the Academy mascots brings guests closer to the United States Air Force Academy and the spirit of the Western Frontier. Hotel Polaris is booking groups and meetings beginning January 2025. For more information, visit theHotelPolaris.com to always be Forever Looking Forward. C&IT CONTACT Julie Tenge CMP, CITP, Senior Director of Global Sales CoralTree Hospitality, 602-363-9973, jtenge@coraltreehospitalty.com André Fournier, Chief Commercial Officer CoralTree Hospitality, 303-268-6867, afournier@coraltreehospitality.com Hotel Polaris at the U.S. Air Force Academy 8989 North Gate Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80840 thehotelpolaris.com The new Hotel Polaris, managed by CoralTree Hospitality Group, is slated to open Fall 2024 outside the North Gate of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Visit us at IMEX America 2023 at Booth #C4211.COLORADO SPRINGS, CO OPENING FALL 2024 A smooth landing for memorable gatherings and getaways Located at the United States Air Force Academy’s North Gate, we make the grandeur and magnitude of the Academy and Rocky Mountains an accessible reality to people every day. Land smoothly in each of our 375 guestrooms including a variety of room types with views precisely designed to inspire awe. Crafting What The Future Holds: • Our inspiring space will be enlivened by our lobby restaurant and bar which celebrates everything this country has to oer. To top o your experiences, Hotel Polaris will feature a stunning 9th-floor rooftop bar, and a recreation bar with the only in-hotel flight simulators in the country to provide options for all types of explorers. • Relax in our backyard overlooking the Academy with event lawn, terrace and pool and one-of-a-kind views of Pikes Peak and the Rampart Range. • Restore and rejuvenate in the Spa and Fitness Center. • Just an hour south of Denver and 30 minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport. MEETING & EVENTS Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outside in with natural light 26,000 SF of expansive indoor meeting space on one dedicated floor 12,000 SF ballroom 11,000 SF pre-function space 6,000 SF junior ballroom Nine meeting/board rooms THEHOTELPOLARIS.COM Come Meet the CoralTree Hospitality GSO Team at IMEX Booth # C4211 Julie Tenge, CMP, CITP Senior Global Sales Director - West Region Allison Sayer Global Sales Director - Travel Industry Dorothea Calabrese Global Sales Director - Northeast Region Michelle Olewinski Global Sales Director - Midwest RegionNext >