Meeting News - July 21, 2008 - (Page 50)

new & renovated showcase Mundo Imperial Acapulco, Mexico ATTRACTIONS •Sol Imperial Spa & Wellness Center features feng shui design and East meets West treatments. An integrated clinic offers traditional Chinese medicine, meditation, and Tai Chi lounges. Weekly, daily and group packages •Exclusive beach club and five swimming pools •Tennis, volleyball, water sports, and world-class fitness center • Sol Imperial •Shopping, dining, and nightlife along The Promenade •Kids and Teen Clubs keep younger set busy while parents meet and play •Pets Club •Championship golf nearby •Fishing charters and harbor cruises available to view city’s famous cliff divers •Day trips arranged to various sites nearby DINING DELIGHTS •Six diverse fine dining experiences within the Mundo Imperial complex tempt taste buds •Casual fare available onsite at The Expos coffee shops ON THE MAP Mundo Imperial is located in the heart of the exclusive Punta Diamante district of Acapulco. It is minutes away from General Juan N. Alvarez International Airport, the largest international airport in the country's Southern Pacific region. CONTACT Marcela Altamirano Director of Sales Expos–Groups–Conventions 011 52 55 5611 6223 011 52 55 5611 8694 E-mail: marcela.altamirano@ mundoimperial.com www.mundoimperial.com True to its translation, Mundo Imperial is a world fit for royalty WHAT’S NEW Premiering soon, Mundo Imperial is a new Acapulco meeting and tourism destination. Being buzzed as the “new Acapulco,” the megacomplex features five distinctive venues. The Expo showcases the newest, largest, and most modern convention and exhibition center in Latin America. Like its predecessor in ancient Rome, The Forum is designed to attract productions and performances from around the world. The Resort at Mundo Imperial offers luxury accommodations and personalized service expected by discerning guests. Sol Imperial Spa & Wellness Center provides a comprehensive wellness and happiness lifestyle experience. And The Promenade completes this exclusive “world” with a multitude of cultural, culinary, and shopping choices along a beautifully landscaped central boardwalk. THE FLOOR PLAN •The Resort at Mundo Imperial features 704 guest rooms and 101 suites with private balconies •Soothing neutral palettes complement dark wood contemporary furnishings and elegant plantation shutters fold back from floor-to-ceiling windows •In-room amenities include an LCD television, video-ondemand, WiFi, clock radio with audio system for iPods, relaxing seating and a work desk •One-and two-bedroom suites offer butler service •Executive Club Level provides access to an exclusive lounge •Imperial Suite features a meeting room and entertainment area with a large screen television, DVD, and a piano MEETINGS BLUEPRINT •The Expo Convention Center accommodates groups from 10 to 10,000 with 240,000 square feet of column-free space and 115,000 square feet in 50 divisible meeting rooms •Advanced technology includes WiFi, plasma screen signage, fiber-optic cable and videoconferencing with simultaneous translation, state-of-the-art audio and lighting, a press room, and onsite technical support •Business center extends secretarial support •Spa & Relax Center specializes in 15–minute massages between meetings •The Forum treats 4,000 guests to multi-level roomy seating, VIP boxes and suites complemented by perfect acoustical design and modern theatrical sound and lighting. No seats are more than 115 feet from the stage •The Expo and The Forum are managed by SMG, a worldwide leader in convention/special event management NEW The Big Day: November 2008 The Bottom Line: $350 million SPOTLIGHT It’s all about the numbers at Mundo Imperial, which is credited with playing a significant role in revitalizing the Acapulco meetings market. The mega-complex boasts six unique fine dining options—seafood fresh from live seafood tanks, authentic Mexican specialties, flavors of the Mediterranean, classic Italian, a steakhouse, and a unique interactive kitchen. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 50 July 21, 2008 http://www.mundoimperial.com

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