July 30: Meetings Within Reach

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is reaching out to corporate executives, meeting planners, and conference attendees to encourage the scheduling of meetings from educational seminars, incentive trips, customer appreciation events to annual retreats. "It's Not Extravagant, If It Produces Results," is the hotel message which highlights the added value proposition of selecting a luxury property, even during the current challenging economic environment.

The company is targeting the third and fourth quarters of 2009 to encourage new meetings, as well as the rebooking of events cancelled in the wake of the recession. "Meetings Within Reach" includes value-added components such as daily continental breakfast, general session meeting room, high speed internet access in one meeting room, 20 per cent savings on audio visual needs and select suite upgrades for groups booking ten or more nights. Meetings must be booked by September 30 and held by December 31, 2009. Rates start from $159 to $199 (rates are subject to availability and certain restrictions may apply). For additional information, visit www.ritzcarlton.com/meetings.

-Tatiana Lora, Public Relations Manager
The Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale