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Florida meeting venues The Peabody Orlando Established in 1986 and steeped in over a century of award-winning Peabody Service Excellence®, sophistication, and good old-fashioned hospitality, The Peabody Orlando builds upon our long-standing traditions and top-notch service. Our $450 million expansion and skywalks to the convention center enhance our superior location for education, networking, dining, and entertainment. For Info Call: (800) 42-DUCKS; (407) 352-4000 Click: www.PeabodyMeetings.com PGA National Resort & Spa A $65-million facelift has thoroughly rejuvenated the 381-room PGA National Resort & Spa— South Florida's legendary golf and meeting destination.The extensive renovation project delivered an all new entrance, lobby, lobby bar, and signature restaurant. A stunning zero-entry pool and two beautiful new ballrooms add natural elegance to the 39,000 square feet of completely updated meeting space. The resort boasts 90 holes of championship golf, the PGA National Golf Academy, an award-winning 40,000-squarefoot spa, 33,000-square-foot health and racquet club, 19 tennis courts, and seven pools. For Info Call: (800) 533-9143; (561) 227-2557 Click: www.pgaresort.com Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa is still the authentic Key West experience. This 142-room newly renovated tropical hideaway has a full-service spa, exceptional food and beverage, 2,600 square feet of function space, natural beauty, and friendly staff— nestled along the Gulf of Mexico, in the heart of Old Town. For Info Call: (800) 327-8340; (305) 296-4600 Click: www.pierhouse.com Rosen Centre Hotel Newly renovated guest rooms and meeting space await groups at this centrally located Orlando hotel, which has 1,334 wellappointed guest rooms and is just next door to the Orange County Convention Center. Totaling more than 100,000 sq. ft., the hotel’s own function space includes a 35,000-sq.-ft. Grand Ballroom, 14,000-sq.-ft. junior ballroom, and 33 meeting rooms. For downtime, there is a full-service spa, tropical swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, a fitness center, and preferred tee times at nearby golf courses. The hotel proudly services green meetings and was awarded one of only three Two Palm Green Lodge designations in Central Florida. For Info Call: (800) 800-9840 Click: www.rosencentre.com Rosen Plaza Hotel This full-service convention hotel aims to please, offering groups not only easy access to the neighboring Orange County Convention Center but also inhouse facilities that impress. Measuring more than 60,000 sq. ft., event space caters to groups large and small, comprising a ballroom, salon, and 18 additional meeting rooms. The hotel has 800 guest rooms and suites, plus dining options that range from casual eateries to an award-winning steakhouse. A swimming pool, fitness center, and preferred tee times at Shingle Creek Golf Club are among the recreation Rosen Shingle Creek Nestled along Shingle Creek, the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, Orlando’s newest meetings hotel offers 1,500 oversized, luxury guest rooms and more than 445,000 sq. ft. of dedicated high-tech meeting/event space, including the 95,000-sq.-ft. Gatlin Grand Ballroom—one of the largest columnfree ballrooms in the U.S., the 60,000-sq.-ft. columnfree Sebastian Ballroom, and the 40,000-sq.-ft. columnfree Panzacola Ballroom. After sessions, guests enjoy the awardwinning Shingle Creek Golf Club and Brad Brewer Golf Academy, 12 dining/lounging options, offerings. The hotel proudly services green meetings and was awarded one of only three Two Palm Green Lodge designations in Central Florida. jogging and nature trails, seasonal fishing, and more. The hotel proudly services green meetings and was awarded one of only three Two Palm Green Lodge designations in Central Florida. For Info Call: (800) 366-9700 Click: www.rosenplaza.com For Info Call: (866) 996-9939 Click: www.rosenshinglecreek.com 42 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION http://www.PeabodyMeetings.com http://www.pgaresort.com http://www.pierhouse.com http://www.rosencentre.com http://www.rosenplaza.com http://www.rosenshinglecreek.com

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