Meeting News - July 21, 2008 - (Page 28)

new & renovated showcase Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas ies a tropically casual persona. The 656, 300-square-foot, recently renovated rooms have full balconies •Beach Towers, a family-friendly option just steps away from Atlantis Beach, has the feel of a casual Caribbean resort. 423 275-square-foot rooms have full balconies, and the atrium lobby is filled with tropical flora •Reef Atlantis, adding a contemporary casual feel to the resort, looks out on the white sands of Paradise Beach. Offers 497 spacious, 523square-foot condominium units with kitchen areas, separate or combined living areas, and balconies •Harborside Resort, next to the Marina Village's shops and restaurants, offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas with full kitchens and separate dining areas. Shuttle service to and from Atlantis MEETINGS BLUEPRINT •New 50,000-square-foot Imperial Ballroom, the largest ballroom in the Caribbean and the latest addition to Atlantis' expanded Conference Center •30,000 square feet of prefunction space •36 breakout rooms •Five boardrooms •Imperial Ballroom and Grand Ballroom have surrounding breakouts, boardrooms, and a business center on one floor •Beach Tower's Crown Ballroom can accommodate groups of up to 1,450. •11 smaller meeting rooms are suited for breakouts. •Cove Atlantis provides private, fully equipped, 900-square-foot executive meeting rooms. Both have pool and Cove Beach vistas An all-new conference center is the silver lining of the tropical getaway’s billion-dollar expansion RENOVATED The Big Day: December 2007 The Bottom LIne: $1 billion WHAT'S NEW Atlantis seemed to know just what was on the minds of meeting planners when it began its recent billion-dollar expansion. And now, the fruits of the property’s labor can be enjoyed— notably its Conference Center’s 50,000-square-foot Imperial Ballroom, the largest ballroom in the Caribbean. The Cove Atlantis is a high-end private retreat, and the all-new Reef Atlantis is its fresh new neighbor on Paradise Beach. The Royal, Coral, and Beach Towers have all been renovated as well. And the active feel of the resort is captured in Atlantis’ fitness center, a fully equipped facility—including a four-lane lap pool—that was recently expanded. THE FLOOR PLAN •Accommodations in six settings, with an option for every type of meeting •Royal Towers, connected by a Venetian-style bridge suite, features murals and sculptures, and its Great Hall of Waters lobby offers large window views into the Ruins Lagoon. The 1,039 400-square-foot rooms feature half balconies, and its 162 suites open onto full balconies with water, terrace, or harbor views •Cove Atlantis—a fresh addition to the large resort—is an exclusive private haven suited for upscale groups. The 600 luxurious, open floor plan suites range from 672 to 760 square feet, including step-down lower levels, oversized marble and granite bathrooms with a separate shower, partial or full balcony, and luxury amenities. Club Level provides concierge service and access to The Club Lounge •Coral Towers is a relaxing retreat that's close to many resort attractions and embod- SPOTLIGHT Visitors to Atlantis’ expanded 200,000-squarefoot Conference Center will come upon the 50,000-square-foot Imperial Ballroom. The Conference Center's 25,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom is located on the same floor. These two ballrooms bring ease to managing large groups. 28 July 21, 2008 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

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