Due to recent budgetary constraints, some of sending a guest to the spa. Bath Butler offers a relaxing complement for those
meetings are now shorter, but according packages allow meeting attendees to ther- attending meetings here.
to McLean there are still ways to incorpo- apeutically rest according to their own
rate spa treatments that do not take time schedule.
Pleasants advises meeting planners,
away from the meeting.
“Please call... don’t be afraid to ask. Any
Also, though a planner might not have
budget can fit something. Better than
For example, a planner can offer guests funds set aside for all guests, they can still
fresh organic elixirs, teas, and juices with ask the spa about relaxation areas for
extra cocktails or a raw bar, a spa treat-
more healthy food alternatives as part of a their speakers and VIP guests who are
ment gives them something to remember
“wellness” break. Mixing up one of arriving a few hours before the event’s
and a ‘wow’ factor that makes a planner
Hershey’s “Spa-tinis,” which are made from start time. Many spas offer spaces to relax
look their best.”
organic vodka and teas, during a cocktail or nap. Having an hour reserved in a
reception also can create a more relaxing soothing space with simple aromatherapy
“No budget is too low,” she continues,
environment. or a shower might be just the trick for
adding that every discussion is worth-
these weary travelers.
while when planning a meeting. “You
Launching this January, Hershey will part- never know when you can arrange for
ner with Aromatherapy Associates for var- The staff at Dover Downs encourages even free treatments or goodie bags for
ious treatments within their hotel. meeting planners to have a conversation your guests.”
Aromatherapy Associates will provide with their spa director, regardless of their
turndown packages for those guests who budget. As Pleasants notes, “We are... as
Planners who include spa treatments and
want to wind down and relax after their flexible as possible, offering a range of
services as part of their meeting and event
meetings. Starting at only $5 with aro- short treatments to full spa treatments.”
agendas can rejuvenate attendees, invig-
matherapy cards, in-room services will
enable planners to build an overall event With a $2.5-million spa completely
orating their minds and encouraging
theme from the time the attendee starts imported from Bali, Dover Downs offers a
greater productivity as a result.
their meeting to the time they fall asleep. unique experience its staff wants to share
with their event attendees. Combined
Cat Lambert currently works as a consultant for non-
profit and corporate clients regarding their event plan-
Hershey currently offers other in-room with the on site casino, horse racing activ-
ning, marketing, and copy writing.
services that save planners the extra cost ities, and nearby NASCAR racing, the spa mcatherinelambert@gmail.com
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