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Guilt Free Meetings
It's no secret that the economy has changed the way meeting planners do business. At the Greater Phoenix CVB, it's our responsibility to provide meeting planners with cost effective offerings throughout our destination.
Now, at these fabulous rates, your attendees no longer have to leave behind friends or family for that important meeting.
In response to the current situation, we've asked our hotels & resorts to provide meeting planners with special meeting packages for programs that occur from January 1 - April 30, 2010. Check the special offers below and "Shine On" in Greater Phoenix.
• Arizona Grand Resort
Choose 5 of 8 For 2010
Contract and consume a meeting by December 31, 2010 and choose five of the following that best suit your group needs:
One hour open bar with chef's choic hors d'ouevres or one continental breakfast
One complimentary guest suite per every 25 consumed guest suites
Two complimentary one-bedroom villas
Complimentary high-speed internet in general session
20% off Swank AV rentals
Two complimentary round trip VIP airport transfers
50% off published golf rates
3% rebate to master account on all Room Revenue and Group F&B Revenue billed to master account
Call for details as offer is subject to certain terms and conditions.
Contact Michael Valentino
Director of Sales
602-659-6309
mvalentino@arizonagrandresort.com
• Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort
Crowne Plaza is the Place to Meet
Meetings booked between January 1 and April 30, 2010 will receive:
· 10% Rebate to master bill
· 1000 bonus priority club points voucher to every attendee
· Complimentary guest room internet
· Complimentary guest room parking
· Priority Club meeting rewards
Dates subject to change without notice. Does not apply with any other promotion or incentive. Valid on new bookings only.
Contact Jill Turski
Director of Group Sales
480-857-4430
jturski@SanMarcosResort.com
• FireSky Resort & Spa
Book your next custom-made meeting at FireSky Resort & Spa and PICK YOUR PERKS!
1) OFFERINGS FOR ALL PICK YOUR PERKS GROUPS
- 5% off the master account folio charges
- Creative meeting concept consultation
- Green Gathering: all Kimpton meetings incorporate 12 eco-friendly practices to keep it earth friendly
2) YOUR CLIENT MAY SELECT UP TO TWO FAVORITES FROM THE KIMPTON PICK-YOUR-PERKS MENU.*
- 50% off meeting room rental
- 20% off audio/visual equipment
- Two VIP guestroom upgrades, based on availability
- Welcome amenity for up to five VIP guests
- Complimentary weekend stay, given at group discretion for future stay
- 10% off food and beverage
3) YOU MAY SELECT A PERK BASED UPON REVENUE ELIGIBILITY. OR YOU MAY DONATE THE VALUE OF YOUR PERK TO YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY.*
- $100 American Express Gift Card (for combined group revenue between $3,000—$5,000)
- $200 American Express Gift Card (for combined group revenue between $5,001—$10,000)
- $500 American Express Gift Card (for combined group revenue greater than $10,001)
- $1000 American Express Gift Card (for combined group revenue greater than $25,000)
* Groups must be booked with a mutually signed contract by April 9, 2010 and must be consumed no later than September 3rd, 2010. Groups must have a minimum of 20 guest-rooms booked and consumed on peak night(s) to take advantage of the “Kimpton Perks” menu. Promotion is based upon availability and does not apply to groups already contracted at a Kimpton Hotel and/or in conjunction with another promotional offer. Kimpton reserves the right to review and approve charities for donation. All perks are based upon availability. Discounts on meeting room rental, food and beverage and audio visual equipment are based upon published rates. Food and Beverage minimums may apply. Perks are offered for each day of group’s meeting, as long as the group qualifies.
Contact Tory Alcumbrac
Sales Coordinator
480-424-6057
Tory.Alcumbrac@fireskyresort.com
• Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale
Valid for programs booked by March 31, 2010 and held by October 31, 2010, the “Meetings with More” package includes comfortable casita guest room accommodations, plus the following inclusions:
· Complimentary continental breakfast for attendees, daily
· 10% savings on regularly priced banquet menus
· Complimentary Internet access in guest rooms and general session meeting room
· One complimentary guest room per 30 room nights occupied
· 25% attrition allowance
In addition, 10% of the event’s actual room revenue will be credited toward another event at any Four Seasons worldwide, valid for meetings held by December 31, 2010.
For additional information on the “Meetings with More” package, please call Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale’s sales department at (480) 513-5020. Package rates exclude occupancy tax and service charges, are subject to availability, and apply only to new bookings meeting minimum room requirements.
Contact Kim Cole
Dir. of Public Relations
480-513-5049
kim.cole@fourseasons.com
• Hilton Phoenix Airport
www.phoenixairport.hilton.com
*$49 All inclusive Meeting Package Includes:
Classic Continental Breakfast, AM Coffee Refresh, Lunch, PM Break
Meeting Room Rental and Audio Visual (screen, flipchart,power)
Inclusive of all taxes and service charge
*20% discount on Guest Room Rates
*Double Hilton Honor Points
Meeting must be reserved and consumed by June 30, 2010
Contact Kim Luzi
Director of Catering
480-804-6017
kim.luzi@ihrco.com
• Hilton Phoenix East Mesa
Complimentary Transportation to/from Sky Harbor Airport, Complimentary Internet in Meeting Rooms/Guestrooms, and Complimentary Bottomless Coffee in the Meeting Room each day. Book 10 or more guestrooms on peak night and receive a 5% Rebate on guestrooms. Book 50+ Guestrooms and receive a 10% rebate on guestrooms.
Contact Kimberly Hamilton
Associate Director of Sales
480-610-3445
Kimberly.Hamilton@hilton.com
• Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas
www.scottsdaleresort.hilton.com
All Inclusive Room and Catering Package: For a rate of $179 per single occupancy per room, included is:
• Continental Breakfast
• Mid Morning Break
• Lunch
• Afternoon break
• Service Charge
• $10.00 AV master bill credit per room
• Guest room
New groups booked by January 31, 2010 and consumed between November 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.
Rate is for single occupancy only plus applicable taxes. Based on availability.
Contact Susan Baer
Area Director of Sales and Marketing
480-315-2015
susan.baer@hilton.com
• Hotel Highland at Biltmore
www.hotelhighlandatbiltmore.com
INCLUSIVE MEETING PLANNING $199 PER PERSON per Night
Minimum 25 Maximum 40 Rooms
•Includes a spacious superior KING room with oversized desk, iPod Port, Plasma TV
•Full Breakfast Buffet
•Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service
•Complimentary pre-scheduled drop-off and pick-up within 5 miles from hotel
•AM / PM COFFEE BREAKS
•MEETING ROOM
•WORKING LUNCHEON - DAILY
Sample Menu:
Cold: - Fountain Sodas, Ice Tea, Bottled Water
Caesar Salad
Mixed Mesclune with Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sliced Fresh Fruit
Italian Salami, Bavarian Ham and Sliced Swiss Cheese
Tuscan Pasta Salad with Sundried Tomatoes
Hot:
Sautéed Chicken Medallions with Parsley and Lemon
Vegetarian Lasagna
Dessert:
Ice Cream Sandwiches // Fresh Strawberries with Crème Fraiche
Coffee & Tea Selection
•WELCOME RECEPTION for 2 Hours with Wine & Beer, Hot and Cold Hors d’Oeuvres
All Taxes and Gratuities ARE INCLUDED
Contact Thomas Belelieu
General Manager
602-956-5221
tbelelieu@hotelhighlandatbiltmore.com
• Hotel Valley Ho
Why Pay For Extras?
• Free internet in all rooms
• Free Daily Spa Access for all meeting attendee’s & spouses
• Free upgrades (1 per 10)
• Free Self Parking
• Free NY TIMES daily delivery
• No Resort Fee
• 1 per 35 cumulative comp policy
• 15% off of AV & Published Catering Menu Prices (Phx CVB Referrals only)
• 20% off services in VH Spa
• Free Meeting Room Rental (based on F&B minimum and room block)
• Contract your meeting/event for 50 or more room nights and receive a complimentary 2 night stay for you and a guest
ROOM RATES STARTING AS LOW AS $159 NIGHTLY* based on availability - Offer valid from January 1 – April 30, 2010.
Contact Joe Heinl
Director of Group Sales
480-248-2005
jheinl@hotelvalleyho.com
• Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Experience a new level of urban sophistication in the heart of downtown at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. Our $15 million transformation features 48,000 square feet of newly remodeled meeting space, complete redesign of all 693 guestrooms, and an exquisite new lobby with cyber café and entertainment area. Just minutes from Sky Harbor Intl Airport, adjacent to the Phoenix Convention Center and within walking distance of premium dining, entertainment, and shopping, the Hyatt Regency Phoenix provides the ideal location for your next meeting.
SAVE 10% ON YOUR 2010 MEETING. Simply book your qualifying meeting at Hyatt Regency Phoenix between October 20, 2009 and May 31, 2010 to be held by December 30, 2010 and you’ll receive:
• 10% off your master bill, including meeting facilities, guestrooms, catering and technology
• Group rates starting at $89 valid April through September 2010
• Group rates starting at $159 valid January through March 2010 and October through December 2010
Contact Sales Department at 602-252-1234
• Intercontinental Montelucia Resort & Spa
Book a meeting with us and earn up to a million Priority Club points. Just imagine with you could get with a million Priority Club points:
•25 free nights at any InterContinental hotel or resort in the world
•200,000 miles on most airlines
•$5,000 in Meeting Credits for future meetings
•2 Samsung 42” Plasma HGTV’s
•A $4,000 charitable donation.
All planners currently enrolled are now eligible for substantial bonus points. And if you aren’t a Priority Club Meeting Rewards member, now is the time to join this generous loyalty program and earn bonus points for qualified meetings at any of our hotels or resorts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It’s never been easier to earn a million points.
Total Room Nights Bonus Points
50-74 250,000
75-124 500,000
125-174 750,000
175+ 1,000,000
Contact Agnes Shutsa
480-627-3143
Agnes.shutsa@ihg.com
• Phoenix Marriott Mesa
FREE FRIDAYS at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa and the Mesa Convention Center!!
Mention this article and receive a FREE MEETING ROOM AT THE MARRIOTT MESA HOTEL OR AT THE ADJOINING MESA CONVENTION CENTER--- ANY SIZE- for up to 1,800 people! (Subject to availability and a 15 guest room usage minimum.) The Phoenix Marriott Mesa offers more meeting space than most other hotels in the Phoenix Valley. Our meeting facilities are state-of-the-art, and combined with the adjoining Mesa Convention Center, we comprise a notable 56,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor meeting space that can be used in a variety of ways.
Call the Marriott’s Sales Department for more details and book your FREE MEETING, Fridays
January 1 through April 23, 2010
Contact Group Sales
480-464-5026
leads@phoenixmarriottmesa.com
• Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino
Until June 30, 2010* book as few as 40 room nights and take advantage of our value-packed meeting package.
Here’s what you get:
Room rates from only $89 per room, per night
■ Waived $10 per night Reso rt Fee
■ 1 comp room for each 40 paid
■ 1 complimentary suite upgrade for each 25 paid
■ Complimentary meeting space
■ Hosted Margarita Reception or Ice Cream Social
■ 1 complimentary 50-minute Spa treatment for the Planner
■ AND a 5% credit to the Master Account for Rooms or Food & Beverage
And, here’s what you’ll discover:
■ 25,000 sq. ft. Conference Center
■ 30,000 sq. ft. of outdoor banquet areas
■ 246 spacious guestrooms with high-speed wireless Internet access, most with Sleep Number® beds
■ Indoor/outdoor dining
■ Heated pools & whirlpools
■ Spa services
■ Next to Fort McDowell Casino & championship We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
■ Team-building
activities, group Jeep® tours, group cookouts & more by Fort McDowell Adventures
*Based on availability. Taxes & gratuities not included. Not valid for previous group bookings. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer subject to change without notice.
Ask for the “Start Meeting Like This” Package
Call the Sales Department:
480-789-5300
• Radisson Phoenix Airport North
www.radisson.com/hotels/azphxapn
Valid for 10 or more rooms per night January 1 – April 30, 2010
•Double Gold Points
•Complimentary VIP Upgrade Package for the meeting planner including welcome amenity.
•1 per 15 complimentary room nights cumulative
•Waived meeting room rental
•Complimentary Wireless in Event Rooms
•$100 Gift Card for booking before 2/28/2010 and Actualize by April 30, 2010 (50 TRN minimum)
•Complimentary Airport Shuttle
•15% In house Audio Visual Discount
•15% Food and Beverage Discount off 2010 menu pricing, based on contracted dates
Contact Brenda Saltiban
Group Sales Manager
602-220-4400 Ext. 4425
brenda.saltiban@radisson.com
• Sheraton Wild Horse Pass
Set Your Meeting Expectations Sky High!
Starwood Hotels & Resorts® and American Airlines Group & Meeting TravelSM have partnered together with an exclusive offer on hotel rooms and airfare for your next meeting.
• 4% Credit to master
• 1 Complimentary room for every 25 booked
• Up to 100,000 Starpoints® signing bonus
• 1 Complimentary ticket for every 25 booked and special group rates with American Airlines®
Book this offer by December 31, 2009, for meeting arrivals by June 30, 2010. The offer is available at participating Starwood hotels and resorts and all American Airlines, American Eagle® and AmericanConnection® routes, across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.
Contact Bill Hunter
Director of Group sales
602-385-5707
bill.hunter@sheraton.com