Association Leadership - January/February 2008 - (Page 46) in focus: Galveston Stretching eight blocks along Galveston’s Seawall Boulevard, the 30-acre property can accommodate any size group and budget with its range of hotel and meeting options, in addition to offering beautiful, unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico. The resort’s on-site professional conference planning department is available to coordinate and assist with recreational activities, dining options and meeting needs. From booking hotel rooms and reserving meeting space, to making dinner reservations and securing audio visual needs, The San Luis Resort provides time-saving services, simplifying the planning process and setting in motion all the details of an event. The San Luis Resort is home to the recently-unveiled Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort. The 140,000-square-foot, multi-level, convention center provides a column-free 43,100-square-foot exhibition hall, a 15,500square-foot grand ballroom, 12,000 square feet of breakout meeting space, and 29,000 square feet of pre-function, exhibit and reception space. In addition to its well-designed and state-of-the-art meeting space, the new convention center features elegant yet comfortable interiors. Decorated in palettes of sea- and sandcolored tones, palm-dotted lobbies with overstuffed chairs, a dramatic front entryway and stunning views of the water, the facility has a beautiful tropical feel. Two-story floor-toceiling windows offer unparalleled views of the Gulf as guests enter and exit the first-floor exhibition space and second-level ballroom. The convention center features state-of-the-art audio/visual technology offering high-speed internet and wireless capabilities, soundproof meeting rooms, individual sound, climate controls, adjustable lighting and tackable wall surfaces, as well as a generous-sized staging area and a full-service kitchen. The convention center’s facilities ensure flexibility, speed, comfort and ease for the set-up and breakdown of activities. Additionally, the 12 soundproof conference rooms are equipped with individual climate controls. For a smaller gathering, The San Luis Hotel offers a 40,000square-foot, state-of-the-art IACC conference center with continuous refreshment break service and a business center concierge. A conference lounge area is available for meeting attendees to relax and unwind after a long day of impressive meetings or leisure activities. The lounge offers two billiard tables, shuffleboard, electronic darts and fully equipped card tables along with comfortable seating for reading or conversation. The Hilton Galveston Island is perfect for more intimate meetings with four recently opened meeting spaces on the ground level and the Holiday Inn Resort on the Beach offers seven function facilities for groups up to 250 and banquets from ten to 175. The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center is located at 5222 Seawall Boulevard. The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center is owned and operated by Tilman Fertitta, Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer of Landry’s Seafood Restaurants Inc. For reservations, call (409) 744-1500. ◆ Make It A Meeting to Remember 14 steps from The Alamo. Why have a traditional meeting when you can convene in one of Texas’s true treasures The Emily Morgan Hotel, next to the Alamo and close to the Riverwalk. Emily’s meeting space is ideal for groups from 10 to 70. Our personalized, outrageous service, attention to detail, and a professional team to ensure your meeting exceeds your expectations. Minimum of 10 people to qualify for package/group rates. Call Sales for details. Providing Interim Leadership for Long-Term Success Transition Management Solutions (TMS) provides interim executive leadership and consulting services to Texas nonprofit organizations that are in a period of transition. TMS’S value is to step in as the organization’s chief executive on an interim basis, bringing continuity and stability in maintaining the nonprofit’s operations. Boards often miss this opportunity! TMS steps in to bridge the executive leadership gap resulting from: • Voluntary/Involuntary Termination • Maternity Leave • Sabbatical • Extended Medical Leave • Start-up Nonprofit • Restructuring • Crisis Situation SAN ANTONIO TEXAS emilymorganhotel.com 800 824 6674 Toll Free: (800) 824-3051 www.tms-texas.com 11:45:30 PM 342701_TMS.indd 1 9/14/07 5:11:39 PM 46 Association 299064_Emily.indd 1 LEADERSHIP | January/February 10/5/06 2008 http://www.tms-texas.com
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