Travel Agent - February 4, 2008 - (Page 47)

LEFT: From a Denver King Room, a look at the city as night falls RIGHT: The bathroom of the Denver King Room features a glass shower door and double sinks half-bathroom and are slighter larger. For VIP room reservations, contact Jenna Mousley, the local reservations supervisor (jenn.l.mousley@ ritzcarlton.com, 303-312-3832). Onsite meeting spaces include a large ballroom and smaller rooms with upholstered walls, hand-blown glass chandeliers and ceilings that reflect light from flecks of real gold mixed into the paint. They are lovely wedding venues. (A wedding was held here the weekend the hotel opened.) The contact for wedding planning is Kristy Chenell, director of catering sales, at 303-312-3825. The hotel’s spa won’t be open until spring, but guests have access to the adjacent Forza Fitness and Performance Club. Elway’s, the hotel’s signature restaurant named after the Denver Broncos’ two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback John Elway, has arguably the sleekest-looking sports bar in town. On game days, sports fans perch on suede seats at the by-the-piece raw bar and watch the action on overhead TVs or chat with friends while sitting on soft chairs in the intimate lounge area. In the restaurant section, light from contemporary glass fixtures flatters diners feasting on classic Elway’s fare, such as hand-cut USDA prime steaks. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for the chef’s table. Introductory rates at the Ritz-Carlton, Denver (www/ritzcarlton.com/en/properties/ denver/default.htm) run as low as $249 a night for weekends and $349 for weekdays through March. Two ongoing packages may appeal to travelers who love to shop or want their own Mercedes-Benz to go exploring. The “Key to Luxury” package, which starts at $449 per room per night, includes Club Level accommodations and use of a Mercedes-Benz with unlimited mileage. The American Express Experiential Shopping Package, priced from $299 a night, includes Club Level accommodations, transfers to Neiman Marcus at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in the RollsRoyce (based on availability) and a personal shopping consultation. If your clients love art, book tickets to “Inspiring Impressionism” in the architecturally bold, titanium-clad expansion at the Denver Art Museum. The show offers side-by-side comparisons demonstrating that Impressionists such as Monet, Degas and Renoir drew inspiration from earlier painters like Raphael, El Greco, Rubens and Velazquez. The show, which features about 100 works of art, runs February 23-May 25. Room and dining reservations in Denver will be hardest to get August 25-28 during the Democratic National Convention. I CONNECTING YOU For news and notes about ski and snowboard destinations, visit www.travelagentcentral.com/ski February 4, 2008 TravelAgent | 47 http://www.travelagentcentral.com/ski http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/properties/denver/default.htm http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/properties/denver/default.htm http://www.stayinsnowmass.com

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Travel Agent - February 4, 2008 Online Now Contents From the Editor From the Publisher Contributors Europe: Mid-Priced Hotels in Paris Europe Briefs Africa: Morocco’s Must-See Cities of Fez and Marrakech Africa News & Notes Pacific/Asia: What's New in Tokyo Pacific/Asia Briefs Hawaii: Lanai, Famous for its Pineapple Production, Repositions as “The Private Island” Oahu Hotels and Activities Las Vegas: New Nightclubs in Sin City California: San Francisco Keeps Pace with Demand Ski/Snowboard: The Ritz-Carlton Denver, Luxe Gateway to the Rockies Central & South America: North American Travelers are Discovering Brazil Latin America News & Notes Caribbean News & Notes Caribbean: Three Smaller U.S. Virgin Islands Resorts Cruises: Wave Season Rolls In Cover Story: Cayman Islands Transportation: Airline Issues Facing Agents Agent Profile: New Tzell VP Lisa Benzakein Aims to Pump Up the Agency’s Leisure Sales Technology: TRAMS Marketing Alliance Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar ASTA's Key Issues State of the Cruise Industry Caribbean Hotel News Australia Promotes Shorter Visits In the Spotlight Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch Victoria Clipper/Clipper Vacations Special Outsert

Travel Agent - February 4, 2008

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