Sonnealp Resort of Vail, one of the premier destinations for meeting planners in the area announced this week that they have a brand new package designed to make events even better. The special packages are designed for teams and companies that need to kick back, relax and come together as a stronger unit.
The luxury resort is offering Single Occupancy in a Junior Suite, complimentary meeting space, chair massage breaks (a favorite among all team members) as well as group breakfast, health breaks, and even spa treatments.
During the Spring and Fall season, this special package is available at the discounted rate of only $275 per person. Thanks to the Sonnealp Resort of Vail, it’s never been easier to reward your team and boost productivity at the same time. The well known getaway has always been a favorite among meeting planners and now they’ve provided even more reasons to make them your go-to location when it comes to team meetings.
With today’s hectic schedules and deadlines, rewarding your team with a relaxing but productive meeting is the ultimate solution. For more information or to take advantage of these incredible rates, please contact the Sonnealp Resort of Vail or visit their website at: www.sonnenalp.com
The Arrangers, a well known Denver based event planning company was announced as a finalist for two major, national awards. The company is being recognized for a variety of their achievements, including professionalism, attention to detail, overall performance and how well they overcome challenges.
The company is one of eight finalists for of Best Event Planning Company of the Year for the Western states. This is part of the Event Solutions Spotlight Awards and The Arrangers are honored to be among the eight nominees that are being considered. The final decision will be made during the upcoming awards ceremony that will take place in Las Vegas on February 25th.
The Arrangers are also finalists for The Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) award for of Best Transportation Logistics. The company is one of three finalists in this category. In order to be considered for this honor, an event planning company must go above and beyond the call of duty in organizing complicated logistics for their clients. The awards ceremony will take place on March 3rd in San Antonio during the annual meeting for the association.
Sports Events Magazine, the number one publication for sports related event planning, recently released their celebrated annual Reader’s Choice awards. Experience Colorado Springs won the top honor, and also received numerous other awards and recognition from the publication. Experience Colorado Springs specializes in group travel and tourism for their local area and have developed a presence both nationally and internationally as the leading event planner for the area.
In addition to the honor of being named the People’s Choice, Experience Colorado Springs also received recognition from the following throughout 2008:
Gold Service Award – Meetings & Conventions Magazine
Award of Excellence – Corporate & Inventive Travel Magazine Top Destination Award – Facilities & Destinations Magazine
World Class Award – Insurance & Financial Meetings Management Magazine
Pinnacle Awards – Successful Meetings Magazine
Planners Choice Award – Meeting News
Distinctive Achievement Award – Association Conventions & Facilities Magazine
It goes without saying that Experience Colorado Springs is certainly dedicated to providing their clients with the best possible event planning services and their commitment to excellence has paid off.
SportsEvents Magazine Publisher Talty O’Connor states “We believe our select group of planners, destination marketing organizations, and fields and facilities not only meet but exceed the high demands of producing successful sports events today.”
The Westin Tabor Center announced this week that they are getting ready to announce the completion of the highly anticipated renovations that have been underway for several months. The $11 million renovations include a brand new, state of the art boardroom, as well as complete renovations to the two lobbies.
The new boardroom is a showpiece and features seating for twelve, as well as all of the latest technological advances. A 65 inch screen is provided for presentations and each seat is equipped with a power station for laptops.
Not to be outdone, the newly renovated lobbies feature a Starbucks, sumptuous appointments as well as new seating and a concierge desk.
The Denver Fine Arts Foundation held a special reception at the primary opening of the boardroom, which took place in December of last year. “The Westin has a strong connection to many Denver arts organizations,” states Tom Curley, The Westin Tabor Center’s General Manager. “The FAF was an ideal partner for the launch of the room as they provide grants for many of the organizations that we support and partner with.”
The Westin Tabor Center’s was designed by Dorothy Duben, from the Denver based J. Kattman Associates, LLC Interior Design.
Corinne Hofstetter and Rebecca Moore, two very well known meeting planners in Denver, were awarded their certification after successfully completing their Destination Management Certification Testing. The tests were held earlier this year in Florida and both came through with flying colors.
Both Hofstetter and Moore work with The Arrangers, a company that has put together some of the most memorable and award winning events in Denver and throughout the state of Colorado. Three other members of the Arranger’s team also hold this certification, including Cole Marsh, Zack Strober and Karl Heitz.
Hofstetter is currently the Program Manager at the company and is responsible for overseeing all daily operations, including sales and clients. Moore is a Sales Manager, with a primary focus in handling corporate clients. Together, the two have made the Arrangers an even stronger force throughout the Denver area.
Moore was recently awarded the Event Planner of the year in 2007 and 2008, and was also the recipient of the 2007-2008 President’s Award of Excellence. Hofstetter was honored to receive the the “Go the Extra Mile” Award by the Denver Metro Convention & Visitor’s Bureau in recognition for her efforts in the community.
The Westin Tabor Center recently announced that they have begun a revolutionary new program, designed to reduce their carbon footprint. The center is the first in the Denver area to introduce an onsite composting program for organic materials from the kitchen as well as liquids. This unprecedented commitment to the environment has already inspired other companies to follow suit.
“We believe that we are the first ever hotel in the city to make a committed effort to composting leftover food and liquids,” states Chuck Schuringa, the hotels director of operations. The Center will be working with Alpine Waste and Recycling as well as A1 Organics, a Colorado company, throughout the composting process. Liquids and food waste will first be collected onsite and then transferred to a special composting facility in Plateville, where it will eventually be used to enrich the soil. Alpine Waste and Recyling is using their Altogether Recycling service in an effort to reduce waste by up to 70%, and now the Westin Tabor Center is playing a big role in making that a reality.
“The Westin Tabor Center has set the standard for the entire hotel industry with its emphasis on composting, and Altogether Recycling is pleased to play a small role in that important environmental effort,” said Brent Hildebrand, Vice President of Altogether Recycling.
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