< PreviousWHERE BUSINESS MEETS PLEASURE. A world-class convention facility with an oceanfront setting. 45,000 square feet of meeting facilities enhanced by an expansive oceanfront patio, pool with water slide, European spa and endless tropical breezes. Located at Grande Dunes, a luxurious plantation- style development. Featuring two 18 hole championship golf courses with tennis and fitness center. MARRIOTT MYRTLE BEACH RESORT & SPA AT GRAND DUNES 8400 COSTA VERDE DRIVE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572 843.449.8880 MARRIOTT.COM/MYRGD 40 September 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com MYRTLE BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA AT GRANDE DUNES D iscover oceanfront bliss at the only AAA Four-Diamond hotel on Myrtle Beach, SC. With 45,000 square feet of venue space, the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes is perfect for all types of events, from intimate to grand. Our 15,000-square-foot ballroom, 5,300-square-foot junior ballroom, and 15 breakout rooms will provide your attendees with ample room to gather. Our upper and lower pool decks offer beautifully landscaped space for outdoor receptions by the ocean. Make your next meeting one to remember with our custom catering, high-tech audiovisual equipment and on-site event planning services. Our on site technology specialists will give you the support you need to seamlessly enhance your meeting. At Hibiscus Spa, find a full menu of wellness services, and allow guests to maintain their gym routines at the resort’s complimentary health club. Allow our experienced onsite staff to deliver you the best of Southern hospitality at the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes. C&IT Cindy Hull, Director of Sales and Marketing Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes chull@marriottsales.com 843-692-3709 marriott.com/myrgd CONTACTMAKE MEETINGS A BREEZE. Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa provides a destination that pairs modern luxury with a breathtaking waterfront location. Over 30,000 square feet of sea-inspired meeting space is available for you to customize and make your own. We also offer our own private yacht, ideal for receptions and post meeting events that are sure to wow attendees. SANIBEL HARBOUR MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA 17260 HARBOUR POINTE DRIVE, FT. MYERS, FL 33908 239.466.4000 SANIBELMARRIOTT.COM TheMeetingMagazines.com | Corporate & Incentive Travel | September 2023 41 MARRIOTT SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT & SPA B lend business and pleasure at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, and take advantage of our elegant indoor and outdoor meeting space. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and bay, our waterfront resort offers an on-site event planner, catering services, ballrooms and more. Scenic vistas of water and lush landscapes combine to make the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa a meeting destination unlike any other. We feature nearly 40,000 square feet of beautiful, comprehensive indoor, and outdoor meeting space complemented by a staff of experienced catering and audiovisual specialists. Meeting space at our Fort Myers hotel includes 24 breakout rooms, ballrooms with verandas and scenic Gulf Coast views. Impress up to 100 guests aboard our 100-foot private yacht, the Sanibel Harbour Princess. Our private yacht features an expansive outdoor observation deck and two air-conditioned salons, making for a unique and memorable setting for corporate events. C&IT Tamara Parker, National Sales Director Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa tamara.parker@marriottsales.com 239-466-2176 sanibelmarriott.com CONTACT42 September 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com NEW ORLEANS & COMPANY Creating Unforgettable Experiences for Attendees N ew Orleans stands out as an ideal destination for conventions, meetings, and business events. The city boasts modern event venues suited for various sizes and complexities, all conveniently located within the compact and walkable downtown area. The ongoing investment in the hospitality sector ensures a diverse range of accommodations, including luxury, lifestyle, and boutique properties. New Orleans is committed to being a premier destination for meetings and events with nearly $1 billion in hotel renovations completed, underway and in the planning phase. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is undergoing a massive $557 million revitalization, enhancing its meeting spaces and overall exterior experience. This project aligns with the city’s dedication to sustainability, exemplified by its recent achievement of LEED Gold certification. Corporate groups are encouraged to engage in local sustainability and coastal restoration efforts. Projects like native planting initiatives and oyster shell recycling programs offer unique opportunities for teams to contribute positively to the environment. This includes constructing oyster shell reefs, combating erosion, and fostering marine life habitats. Beyond business, New Orleans offers a rich cultural scene with art galleries, antiques, shopping, and attractions like the National WWII Museum and the Vue Orleans Observatory. Culinary delights are abundant, featuring globally renowned restaurants catering to various tastes and budgets. The city’s strategic location and excellent airport connectivity ensure easy access for attendees. Furthermore, New Orleans boasts cutting-edge technology and a thriving innovation community, making it an ideal hub for forward- thinking industries and companies. New Orleans Built To Host events blend business, sustainability, culture, and innovation in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. C&IT CONTACT New Orleans & Company 202 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130 cnvsales@neworleans.com, 877-393-5836 NewOrleans.com/Meetings Photo by Jeff Anding New Orleans & Company ensures that logistically complex events are executed with excellence. Come see us at IMEX America 2023 at Booth #D3642. PLAN YOUR MEETING WITH NEW ORLEANS © 2023 New Orleans & Company All Rights Reserved. NewOrleans.com/meetings | @neworleansandco A successful event is easy to get to. The compact footprint of New Orleans – with major convention facilities, hotels, restaurants, and attractions, all within 2.5 miles of your meeting – is what makes us Built To Host. Ride the streetcar or walk through our beautiful neighborhoods, from the French Quarter to Uptown, to connect with colleagues and build new relationships in our one-of-a-kind community. Call the New Orleans & Company Convention Sales Team at 877.393.5836, email at cnvsales@neworleans.com or visit NewOrleans.com/meetings.44 September 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com THE OMNI HOMESTEAD RESORT An Ideal Location For Incentive Retreats A new day is dawning at America’s First Resort. With a $150+ million investment, one of the largest renovations of a historic property in the country in decades, The Omni Homestead Resort is poised to once again be a top meeting destination. “From the inside out and top to bottom, every facet of this iconic resort has been revitalized,” said John Hess, director of sales and marketing for The Omni Homestead. “Every guest room and meeting room has been renovated, a new, 4,000 sq. ft. event pavilion is now complete, and all of our public spaces have been refreshed. One of the most remarkable transformations is our historic theater. While we’ve retained some of the historical seats, the majority of the space now features larger, more comfortable seats with tables, creating an inviting space for everything from keynote presentations to theater performances and magic shows.” Each of the resort’s 28 meeting rooms have been updated with a focus on architectural details and advanced functionality. Improvements from lighting fixtures and acoustic ceiling tiles to new carpeting and refinished hardwood floors create a light, sophisticated retreat for meetings and events. The Omni Homestead’s culinary offerings have also been expanded with the addition of Pioneer Picnic, a new, fast casual dining option. The Presidential Lounge, formerly known as the lobby bar, has almost doubled in size, allowing more space for before and after dinner conversations. The elegant dining room, now the American Audubon Dining Room, showcases the resort’s incredible collection of original Audubon prints. With more than 40 recreational activities such as golf, spa, fly fishing, shooting sports, equestrian, and falconry, the team building options are endless. The resort is also an ideal location for incentive retreats, with a wide array of activities to reward top performers and their families. C&IT CONTACT John Hess, Director of Sales and Marketing john.hess@omnihotels.com, 540-839-7769 Joe Barrow, Director of Sales joe.barrow@omnihotels.com, 540-839-7511 The Omni Homestead Resort 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA 24445 888-796-5838 omnihotels.com/hotels/homestead-virginia Iconic destination resort with distinct, flexible indoor meeting space and an incredible array of unique outdoor venues, The Omni Homestead can accommodate groups from 10-1,000. Visit us at IMEX America 2023 at Booth #F852.THEOMNIHOMESTEAD.COM 888-796-5838 Reintroducing the South’s grandest destination. Make your next meeting anything but conventional. Discover The Omni Homestead Resort, a destination unlike any other, recently revitalized with an extensive $150 million investment. Special rates available for January - May 2024. VISIT US AT IMEX BOOTH F852. An American ENCORE.46 September 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com PIER SIXTY- SIX RESORT An Incomparable Meeting Space and Event Venue in Fort Lauderdale S outh Florida’s beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort is returning to Fort Lauderdale. From the famed superyacht marina to the iconic spires of the rotating Pier-Top lounge, a new world of elevated experiences is set to unfold around it. Combining exceptional service with world-class food & beverage and breathtaking surroundings, the new Pier Sixty-Six provides groups with an incomparable meeting space and event venue in Fort Lauderdale that is more than a rebuild or a reimagining. Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, sales incentive trip, or a small team retreat, today’s Pier Sixty-Six Resort is reinventing the resort experience at every touchpoint — especially service — and bringing it all together in a stunningly luxurious waterfront setting. With 325+ luxury guestrooms, suites and villas, a new expectation of luxury that looks forward, but honors the era of which the resort was founded. Amenities include: A luxury spa, 12 restaurants and lounges (including the famed rotating Pier-Top lounge), superyacht marina, boat charters, diving, fishing, multi-acre pool decks, nearby beach and of course nearly 30,000 sq. ft. of indoor space paired with over 11,000 sq. ft. of outdoor events options to suit… and that’s just on land. Location is excellent as well, being only minutes away to the Atlantic Ocean via boat, 8 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and minutes away to shopping, dining and pristine beach space approachable by land or water. Explore a new South Florida experience, and discover firsthand why Ft. Lauderdale is dubbed “The Venice of the Americas.” Pier Sixty-Six Resort remains set to open fall of 2024 and is currently accepting group inquiries for November 2024 and beyond! C&IT CONTACT Jim Bishop, Director of Sales Pier Sixty-Six Resort 954-525-6666, jbishop@piersixtysixresort.com 2301 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 piersixtysixresort.com Coming fall of 2024, the legendary Pier Sixty-Six Resort will once again return to Ft. Lauderdale offering guests an experience like no other in South Florida. Welcome Back! Visit us at IMEX America 2023 at Booth #C4211.Meeting & Events 30,000 SF of indoor space 5,600 SF of foyer space 9,395 SF grand ballroom 7,205 SF junior ballroom 5,245 SF junior ballroom 15 meeting rooms STEP INTO A NEW ERA: GRAND OPENING FALL 2024 Pier Sixty-Six Resort is a world unto itself, combining the pull of curiosity and the thrill of discovery in a world-class South Florida landmark. From the extraordinary Pier Sixty-Six Resort marina to the picturesque waterfront accommodations and dining, our resort sets the new standard for luxury as one of the best hotels near the Fort Lauderdale beach. Welcome to a reimagination worth whispering about. PIERSIXTYSIXRESORT.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 Region48 September 2023 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com ROSEN HOTELS & RESORTS Orlando’s Premiere Meetings Destination R osen Shingle Creek is Orlando’s premier property when it comes to meetings and events. This AAA Four Diamond hotel features three magnificent, column-free ballrooms amongst the impressive 524,000 square feet of total meeting space. The largest, the Gatlin Ballroom, displays 95,000 square feet of state- of-the-art space, stylish décor and limitless imagination with its soaring, 31-foot ceilings. Rosen Shingle Creek also offers close to 100 upscale meeting rooms and 136,000 square feet of outdoor event space. The hotel features more than 1,500 stylish guestrooms and suites, including 69 Executive Suite Parlors and three Presidential Suites. Recharge in the exclusive VIP lounge featuring personalized concierge service and serene balcony views. Introducing Emma’s Creekside Farm, a prominent player in Rosen Shingle Creek’s banquet dining and its 15 unique dining options. It features rows of seasonal fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits, just steps from the kitchens at A Land Remembered and Cala Bella, Rosen Shingle Creek’s AAA Four Diamond restaurants. It is that kind of visionary thinking that embodies Rosen Shingle Creek and makes it ideal year-round for meetings and conventions. Rosen Shingle Creek offers amazing amenities starting with its 18-hole signature golf course, designed by the Arnold Palmer Design Company. Relax at The Spa at Shingle Creek, an elite oasis where guests enjoy wellness treatments featuring botanical and aromatherapy-based products and the soothing hands of highly trained massage therapists. C&IT S tanding tall along Orlando’s convention district, Rosen Centre is an award-winning events destination desired by executives, featuring more than 150,000 square feet of high-tech meeting space. Nearly three dozen specialized meeting rooms allow planners to customize their event, highlighted by the 35,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom. Enjoy multiple outdoor event spaces surrounded by an expansive tropical pool. It is also conveniently connected to the Orange County Convention Center. Rosen Centre recently unveiled a fresh, new look in its VIP suites, featuring modern décor, sleek furnishings ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK ROSEN CENTRE Katie Bellas Director of Sales & Marketing Rosen Shingle Creek kbellas@rosenhotels.com 407-996-9939 or 407-996-3321 rosenshinglecreek.com CONTACTTheMeetingMagazines.com | Corporate & Incentive Travel | September 2023 49 CONTACT Todd Frappier, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Rosen Hotels & Resorts Convention Hotels tfrappier@rosenhotels.com, 407-996-4890 rosenhotels.com R osen Plaza, ideally located in the heart of Orlando’s events and entertainment district, is quite simply put, a meeting planner’s dream. This distinguished hotel is highly regarded for providing creative, personalized attention to detail, sure to exceed expectations. Meeting planners know with over 60,000 square feet of optimal space and fresh, cool décor, events at Rosen Plaza are inspiring and impressive. In addition to the 26,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom and the 12,500 sq. ft. Ballroom Foyer, there are 22 flexible meeting rooms optimal for business executives. Add flare and exclusivity to your itinerary at 3NINE, Rosen Plaza’s signature entertainment venue. This indoor/outdoor locale features two full-service bars, a poolside patio and cutting-edge sound and visual effects. Entertain or unwind within the hotel’s 800 stylish, boutique- inspired guestrooms and suites. All provide guests exceptional 180-degree views of Orlando’s entertainment zone and convenience with a covered skybridge connecting directly to the Orange County Convention Center. Award-winning chefs offer an array of fantastic dining options, whether that is an event for 1,800 or just a dinner for two. Indulge in aged prime steaks and fresh seafood at Jack’s Place, voted best Steakhouse Restaurant, on one night, then sit outside and enjoy dining at the ‘39 Poolside Bar & Grill, featuring seasonal Florida favorites the next. and crisp, cool color palates. These VIP suites have a relaxing, boutique feel and highlight the hotel’s 1,334 guestrooms. The exciting new color palate also flows from the guestrooms to meeting rooms. Rosen Centre’s culinary masters create custom menus for groups of thousands or power meetings on the more intimate side. Aged prime steak and fresh, authentic Florida classics highlight the menu at Everglades Restaurant. Caribbean-Cuban fusion is on the menu at Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill or try the hotel’s other seven dining options. The Spa at Rosen Centre is an award-winning oasis offering full-service spa therapies and wellness packages designed to soothe and rejuvenate. De-stress with a nice workout in the hotel’s full-service, 24-hour fitness center or a quick trip to nearby Pointe Orlando, an open-air dining and entertainment complex. ROSEN PLAZA Suzanne Kennedy Director of Sales & Marketing Rosen Plaza Hotel skennedy@rosenhotels.com 407-996-9700 or 407-996-1708 rosenplaza.com CONTACT Julie Ryczak Director of Sales & Marketing Rosen Centre Hotel jryczak@rosenhotels.com 407-996-9840 or 407-996-2305 rosencentre.com CONTACT Renowned for exceptional guest service and innovation, Rosen Hotels & Resorts remains Orlando’s premiere meetings destination. Come see us at IMEX America 2023 at Booth #E1640.Next >