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perfect for presentations for large groups, state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, and convenient, reliable wired and wireless high-speed Inter- net throughout the property. And with a warm and hospitable staff, there is always someone nearby will- ing to lend technical assistance.


GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER, NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. gaylordnational.com The newest member of Gaylord’s “best in class” line of hotels (which includes Gaylord Opryland, one of our picks for Best Hotel Spaces, on p. 49), the Gaylord National keeps meeting planners seamlessly connected throughout its 470,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. The entire property is wired with state-of-the-art high-speed Internet connectivity, while an in-house team of technical professionals is available both pre-function to help planners prepare and during meet- ings for any last-minute tech needs, providing the ultimate amenity: peace of mind.


AMSTERDAM RAI rai.nl


The Amsterdam RAI convention center regularly hosts inspiring events in its 94,500 square meters of exhibit space, 11 halls, 64 con- ference and meeting rooms, and multifunctional ballroom and auditorium. All of this comes with the added benefit of state-of-the-art technology services, including a unique, new digital signage medium called RAI Live!, which provides attendees with dynamic informa- tion via 700 screens in all of RAI’s rooms and halls. Targeted messages can be broadcast at any time on any screen, helping personalize each attendee’s experience. For support, a staff of experienced specialists is on hand to assist.


PARADISE POINT RESORT & SPA, SAN DIEGO paradisepoint.com Few properties know how to incorporate their surrounding natural beauty quite like Paradise Point. “The location and the view are ideal, because they feature Mission Bay, a distinct feature of San Diego,” said Jenny Boyd, CMP, with Rady Children’s Hospital. Within Paradise Point’s lush, 44-acre oasis is more than 30,000 square feet of outdoor meeting and banquet space, in addition to 35,057 square feet of flexible indoor space. “The facilities are wonderful,” Boyd said. “Conference space and rooms have a great resort feel for professionals. I’ve had education conferences there, and it’s always fabulous.”


INTERCONTINENTAL SAN FRANCISCO intercontinentalsanfrancisco.com This 32-floor, 550-room, cool-blue tower rises above the lively South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco, and provides 43,000 square feet of meeting and function space. Located right across from Moscone West Con- vention Center, the InterContinental San Francisco has a vast culinary scene, including American-style breakfast and lunch at the Michelin-starred Luce Res- taurant and exotic cocktails at Bar 888. The property is also the third-largest LEED Gold–certified building in the United States, making for the best of eco-friendly events.


THE PEABODY ORLANDO peabodyorlando.com With such a wide variety of suites


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