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rebate on master bill, 10% discount on AV, comp in-room Internet access for all attendees, no attrition fees, triple Marriott reward points, and one comp guest room per 35 paid room nights. Maximum rebate of $20,000 (applicable to hotel-owned services). Palm Beach: Brazilian Court’s summer meeting package ($299 per person, min. 15 rooms) includes one upgrade to studio with outdoor sitting area at the package rate for one VIP, comp meeting space, waived F&B min. Must be consumed between May 1 and Sept. 30. N PGA National Resort & Spa is offering groups of minimum 25 rooms peak per night $229 per night, plus four of following incentives: 10% off F&B, 15% off AV, one comp room per 40 booked, attrition of up to 20% per group. FL Gulf Coast: Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort’s Passage to Paradise offer will provide comp roundtrip transfers from Fort Myers or Naples airports for groups that book 100 or more peak rooms with three-night minimum stay for meetings held anytime in 2009. For those who book a meeting of 20 peak rooms to be held Aug. 1 to Oct. 13 in either 2009 or 2010 will receive free spa treatment ($100 value) or round of golf ($89 to $149 value) for every attendee. Offer valid on minimum three-night stay. N See page 38 for Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel’s packages. NWaterColor Inn & Resort’s 2009 Golf and Corporate Retreat Packages is valid Sundays through Thursdays, starting at $229 per person per night, and golf retreat packages at $299. Custom golf outings are tailored to each group and may include any combination of golf courses. Packages also include comp Internet access in guest rooms and meeting space, standard AV, private beach bonfire, 20% off spa services, and no resort fee. N The Resort Collection of Panama City Beach has the Meeting Protection Plan for 2009: Two properties of the Resort Collection, Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort and Majestic Beach Resort, will cut half off all attrition fees for meetings and conventions through- out the year. There are restrictions on the plan during the summer months, and participation requires documented group history with either Edgewater or Majestic. N The InterContinental Tampa’s Meeting Stimulus Package offers planners who book at least 50 room nights a 10% credit to the master bill, comp Wi-Fi in guest rooms, comp room for planner, 20% off standard AV, double Priority Club meeting planner points, and one upgrade with amenity for every 25 guest rooms actualized through Dec 31. Central FL: The Orlando/Orange County CVB is celebrating 25 years as a meetings and conventions destination with its 25th Anniversary Savings Celebration.Any meeting booked by May 1 and held by Dec. 31 will enjoy a 2.5% discount off the master bill at any one of 30 Orlando-area meetings hotels. In addition to the main offer, many of the hotels are offering additional benefits ranging from complimentary wireless Internet access to complimentary opening receptions to double award points. Transportation partners AirTran, JetBlue, and Dollar Rent-A-Car are also supporting the program with special pricing offers to qualifying meetings. Groups should complete an RFP online at www.orlandoconventions/com/25. NORTH CAROLINA: Cape Fear Coast: Blockade Runner Beach Resort offers comp flipchart and screen, comp room with morning coffee for every 30 paid room nights, and upgrade for planner. Concord: Embassy Suites Charlotte/Concord Golf Resort & Spa’s Atrium Conference Planner Package is available for $199 per person (min. 10) through Nov. 30, and includes one night in a two-room suite, full buffet breakfast and lunch, morning break, a three-course private plated dinner, comp meeting space, and privileges at the Rocky River Golf Club. SOUTH CAROLINA: Myrtle Beach: Pawleys Plantation’s Conference Package starts $145 per person (min. 10) per night and includes villa suite accommo- dations, comp room, full breakfast and lunch buffets, and a.m./p.m. breaks. VIRGINIA: Hot Springs: The Homestead is serving up the Stimulus Meetings Offer: Plan a 2010 event by June 30 with 75 rooms or more, and the resort will throw in a customized golf tournament or similar recreational activity for the group at no charge. N Lansdowne Resort’s Value Meeting Offer starts from $299 per day and includes meeting rooms, a personal conference planning manager, and comp Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby areas. Spa Chateau therapist, who will teach the group various stress-management techniques, such as meditation, massage, and stretching. The “WiiMeet”package includes a “Wii Break”for the group, which can use a 50-inch plasma TV and a Nintendo Wii game console for interactive bowling, fishing, or golf for up to two hours. In addition, the package includes a breakfast buffet and all-day refreshment service.All packages start at $75 per person (min. 10), through Dec. 20. ILLINOIS: Chicago: The InterContinental Chicago offers the Simple Solutions Day Meeting Packages ranging from $110 to $190 per person. N The Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile is offering planners a menu of incentives when new groups are booked and actualized between now and March 31, 2010. Based on the number of actualized, paid group rooms from up to 150+ paid room nights, the “Book Now Save Later” incentive menu features one comp room per 35 paid group room nights, 25% allowable attrition based on room night pickup, double HHonors Points for the attendees, comp staff meals for up to four staff members, 2% rebate on consumed room revenue, and 500 Event Planner HHilton Points per room night paid. N Book a meeting at the Wyndham-Lisle Chicago between now and June 30 for calendar-year 2009 and receive free highspeed Internet access in guest rooms and meeting space, one-hour welcome reception with hors d’oeuvres and open bar, two Pure room upgrades (see Pure story on page 21), another upgrade per 25 paid guest rooms, and one free meeting package for every 15 paid overnight meeting packages. NThe Fairmont Chicago has the Fiscally-Responsible Meeting Stimulus Plan for meeting planners who book at least 25 room nights between June 30 and Dec. 31.As an added value, planners who book a 2009 meeting before May 1 will receive $300 in mySpa gift certificates for every 100 rooms and $150 in spa gift certificates for planners who book between 25 and 99 rooms. N The Mil- Midwest/Texas MISSOURI: St.Louis: Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront offers Remodel Rebate for groups that book and hold their meetings, events, or incentives by June 30, which can save 20% off their master bills. Those holding their meetings between July 1 and March 31, 2010 will get 6% off their master bills. Branson: The Branson CVB lists value dates/special offers on its new website, www.meetinbranson.net. N Chateau On The Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center is offering three meeting packages, including the Stress Free package. It includes a “Healthy Start”buffet, all-day refreshment service, a deli luncheon buffet, and a Stress Relief Seminar conducted by a fees Please contact caveats properties for new business only price, availability, and terms gratuıtıes fine print Please read the fine print, don't take packages at face value. Please contact properties to confirm, price, availability, and terms. Most frequently stated caveats: for new business only, taxes, fees, and gratuities not included, minimum 10 paid guest rooms. www.meetingnews.com March 9, 2009 MeetingNews 13 http://www.meetinbranson.net http://www.meetinbranson.net http://www.orlandoconventions.com/25 http://www.orlandoconventions.com/25 http://www.meetingnews.com

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