Ritz Carlton just announced a new "Meetings Within Reach" promotion available at most of their properties. Ten or more room nights must be blocked and the benefits include daily continental breakfast, a general session meeting room, high speed Internet access in one meeting room, up to a 20% discount on AV and select suite upgrades. To qualify for the promotion, meetings must be booked by September 30th for events scheduled through December 31.
If you have a meeting scheduled at the Ritz, it would be worth a call to see if any of the inclusions could be added to your contract. Never hurts to ask!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Greenbrier to add a Casino
M&C just reported that the prestigious Greenbrier resort in West Virginia is announcing plans to build a $25 million underground casino on the property that will open in 2010. The property's new 3880 lounge that is opening in September will offer temporary game for the gambling crowds with limited slots and table games.
It will definitely be compelling to follow this new addition at the grande dame of all hotels. I'm both a little surprised and shocked, considering the historical significance of the property combined with a casino. It seems a bit odd to me, but I guess anything goes in a recession. I can't wait to see the feedback from guests, travel agents and meeting planners.
It will definitely be compelling to follow this new addition at the grande dame of all hotels. I'm both a little surprised and shocked, considering the historical significance of the property combined with a casino. It seems a bit odd to me, but I guess anything goes in a recession. I can't wait to see the feedback from guests, travel agents and meeting planners.
Fountainbleu Las Vegas Cancels Meetings
The famed Foutainbleu chain seems to be suffering a bit in Las Vegas. They have been in bankruptcy even before opening but professed to many meeting planners during the Incentive Travel Exchange that things would be normal soon. Apparently, not so much. Just yesterday, Travel Weekly posted an article stating that Foutainbleu has ceased construction activities and requested to cancel conventions and meetings that were booked through June 2010. In addition, current employment contracts were also requested to be cancelled. Spokesperson for the property said it fully plans to be opening by 2010 just the timing will depend on renewal of financing options.
It is a beautiful property and a great addition to the resorts along the strip. Hopefully things will work for them as it did for MGM's City Center.
It is a beautiful property and a great addition to the resorts along the strip. Hopefully things will work for them as it did for MGM's City Center.
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