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AFFORDABLE LUXURY HOTELS AND RESORTS A 2011 GUIDE The Hilton Anatole hiltonanatolehotel.com The Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, is not only a rare gem in the Hilton hotel portfolio, it is an incomparable symbol of progress, inspiration and luxury. A magnificent destination. An unmistakable legend. Abundant with cultural amenities and boasting 1,606 meticulously appointed rooms and suites, guests are routinely introduced to the type of hospitality that has made it a cultural icon. flawless. All of which is seamlessly supported by a dedicated Event and Meeting Services department whose one and only goal is to create perfection. With sprawling views of the city it calls home, the distinguished hotel and meeting destination is also much more than a setting for business. It is a place to rejuvenate. Its transcendent V Spa and the surrounding private, seven-acre Anatole Sculpture Park invite quiet contemplation, while its multiple restaurants and lounges nourish more than the body. The award-winning restaurant Nana offers a stunning 27th-floor view of Dallas to complement its equally breathtaking cuisine. And the newest dining venue and part of the recent transformation, the Media Grill + Bar, offers a refreshing twist on the contemporary American bistro. With a palate-pleasing menu, handcrafted signature cocktails and a tasty assortment of American craft draught beers, the impressive high-energy, high-tech restaurant also features free Wi-Fi, an interactive bar featuring touchsensitive lighting and 26 HD plasma TVs. Beyond the hotel’s legendary comfort lies a city of great charm and character, brimming with a vibrant nightlife, world-class dining and more entertainment opportunities than one can absorb in a single trip. Those in the mood for live music will find it just minutes away in Uptown and Victory Park. Care for a concert or game? The American Airlines Center, Cowboy’s Stadium and Rangers Ballpark in Arlington await. Other diversions, from year-round golfing to stupendous shopping to cultural venues, are all nearby in a city that is forever growing. For all these reasons, as well as the stunning changes now complete, the Hilton Anatole has once again solidified its status as one of the Southwest’s truly legendary hotels, confident in its ability to reward the senses at every turn, on every level and in every detail. Not comfortable to simply rest on its impressive reputation, the renowned landmark has completed a grand, multi-year, US$125 million transformation. In addition to revitalizing the hotel’s beloved meeting spaces and guest rooms, the changes include the dynamic redesign of its atria commons spaces, including Atrium II, the centerpiece of which is the dramatic and meditative, 27,000-cubic-foot kinetic sculpture “Nebula” by renowned sculptor Reuben Margolin. Of course, the new enhancements only heighten the experiences of those who visit one of the largest, most celebrated convention center hotels in the Southwest. Meeting hosts and guests alike will delight in a comfortable event venue boasting more than 600,000 square feet of event space, including 78 meeting rooms and 128,000 square feet of dedicated exhibit space. Exceptional catering and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities ensure every event is as memorable as it is 4 one+ 0 7.1 1 SUPPLEMENT http://www.hiltonanatolehotel.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of One + July 2011

One + July 2011
Contents
Energy of Many
Impressions
Paradigm Shifts, Part II
Web Watch
Agenda
Thoughts+Leaders
Ask the Experts
Recognizing Community and Organizational Excellence
Overheard
Art of Travel
The Prism Effect
Top Spots
Connections
Irrelevant
Using New Tech for Old Purposes
So You Think You Can Dance
Don’t Use Tech You Don’t Understand
Are You In It to Win It?
Anything is Possible
Night of the Radishes
Well Played
When People Come Together, Magic Happens
Size Matters
Building a Better FAM
One Bar at a Time
MPI + CSR
Industry Insights
Your Community
Making a Difference
Until We Meet Again

One + July 2011