groups. There’s a lot to discover in our region. Our beaches are right on the Atlantic coastline, we’re walkable, there’s ample fine dining and entertainment. And, of course, there’s the tax-free bonus.”
“Shopping, dining, entertainment and meeting space are not taxed. Rooms carry a lodging tax of only eight percent. Our location, too, is a draw. We’re just a four- hour drive from 25 percent of the U.S.pop- ulation,” he adds.
In terms of recreation, there is much avail- able here beyond the beach.“People rarely realize the quality of our golf courses,”con- tinues Thomas.“We also offer historic walk- ing tours, a vibrant restaurant scene and exceptionally knowledgeable guides who lead kayak races, team building activities and showcase our scenic beauty in a num- ber of ways. Lavender Fields atWarrington Manor is a popular site for group work- shops. It’s almost like a trip to Provence, France. The Ross Mansion and Plantation in Seaford is a wonderful venue for very specialmeetings. It takes attendees back in time to explore life before the CivilWar.”
Thomas could go on for days. There are countless opportunities for meeting plan- ners to shine throughout Delaware’s south- ern points.“We challenge planners to find a weekend when something isn’t going on. This is no longer a Memorial Day to Labor Day tourist attraction.We bring people to our region 12 months a year,” he closes with a broad smile.
On our way next toMyrtle Beach, SC.
Aswewend ourway south in search of per- fect beach venues for meetings, Myrtle Beach garners acclaim. With 60 miles of pristine beachfront, an international air- port, 98,600 various priced rooms, and a convention center boasting 250,000-square feet of meeting space, this South Carolina meeting destination offers broad appeal. More than 20 of the area’s hotels and resorts offer functional meeting facilities for groups ranging in size from 10 to 2,000 attendees.
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