Kalahari Resort Kalahari Resort Unveils Latest Expansion: Convention Center Enhancements Impress With Size and Accommodation Options
David Friedburg, Director of Sales
Natalie Ennis, Sales Manager 7000 Kalahari Dr Sandusky, OH 44870
KalahariResorts.com OHGroups@KalahariResorts.com Toll free: 877-642-6847 Fax: 419-433-7748
Rooms/suites: 890
(229 one to 10 bedroom suites) Largest meeting room:
38,232 sq. ft. with 28 ft. ceiling Meeting rooms: 39 Reception capacity: 4,000 Onsite restaurants: 11 Onsite lounges: 2 Onsite shops: 5 Waterparks: 2 Adventure Parks: 1
n December 2011, the Kalahari Resort and Conven- tion Center in Sandusky, Ohio will unveil $22 million in upgrades to its meetings and convention center. Already regarded as America’s Largest Indoor Water- park, this addition more than doubles the size of the ex- isting convention center, making Kalahari Resort - San- dusky the only under-one-roof complex in the Midwest to offer a convention center and hotel of this scope. The 120,000 sq. ft. addition, which will bring Kala-
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hari’s convention center total sq. ft. to 215,000, will in- clude a 38,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom and expo center, a 12,000 sq. ft. junior ballroom, 14 meeting rooms, 30,000 sq. ft. of pre-function meeting space and 70,000 sq. ft. of accessible exhibit space for up to 400 booths. “We pride ourselves in striking the right balance of features for convention guests and leisure travelers to en- sure that each has a top-notch, yet very different experi- ence,” said Todd Nelson, President and owner of Kalaha- ri Resorts who notes that, with this addition, the resort will have added more than $175 million in expansions since opening in 2005. “This expansion further demon- strates our commitment to building a premier meeting and convention center in Northeast Ohio.” The distinctive meetings philosophy, for which Ka- lahari Resort is known, will be incorporated into the convention space to include state-of-the-art visual equipment such as interactive whiteboards, video con- ferencing options, high-end acoustical sound systems, HD-quality projectors and formatted screens, advance lighting control systems and digital signage. Meeting planners will also appreciate smart design elements in- cluding electronically lockable built-in registration and office areas as well as service kitchens in key areas to en- hance food and beverage service options.
Meeting and convention attendees will also be greet- ed by authentic African artwork, décor and furnishings that have been hand-selected by Kalahari staff in Africa, as well as one-of-a-kind fixtures designed by the resort’s private theme shop.
“Many groups we’ve hosted have been surprised to discover the level of our meetings and event offerings. Although groups want to bring larger statewide or na- tional conventions to us, in the past we were able to accommodate their guest room needs, but we couldn’t accommodate their function space needs,” said Kevin Shanley, Corporate Director of Sales for Kalahari Re- sorts. “We’re excited to open new doors for Kalahari Resort and the surrounding community with our added meeting space which will draw significantly more attend- ees.”
In addition to the convention center upgrades, Ka- lahari Resort - Sandusky offers ultimate lodging accom- modations. Guests can select from one-bedroom to ten- bedroom suites or stay in one of the resort’s five-bedroom villas, which include a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area and breakfast nook, indoor six-person hot tub, out- door living area, washer and dryer and much more. Visitors can also explore one of the other many at- tractions while staying at the resort, including America’s largest indoor waterpark, the Safari Outdoor Adventure and Animal Park, nine restaurants, a luxury spa, five re- tail shops, an outdoor zipline, ropes course and a climb- ing wall. To make reservations for your next meeting or event at Kalahari Resort - Sandusky, please call or email our Group Sales department at (877) 642-6847 or
OHgroups@KalahariResorts.com. You can also visit our website at
www.KalahariResorts.com/OH/Conventions.
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