limit is your imagination,” notes Kate Manofsky, part of the Myrtle Beach Area CVB’s public relations team.
The last stop on our tour -Wilmington, NC.
SMERF groups and many other organiza- tions cheer when they learn their meet- ing destination is Wilmington, North Carolina.Built along the banks of scenic Cape Fear River, this walkable district embodies an eclectic mix of culture in a progressive,yet historic setting.
More than 200 shops, restaurants, attrac- tions, tours, cruises and a convention center are an easy stroll from the award winning 1.75-mile Riverwalk. From the riverfront to vital cityscapes and classic island beaches, Wilmington’s mild cli- mate, natural beauty, vintage culture and recreational choices combine into a charming sense of welcome.
Mere minutes away, three island beaches summon sand lovers and their families. Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach each have singular personalities and superlative settings for meetings, conventions and special orga- nizational events.
Voted by readers of USA Today as the “Best American Riverfront,” Wilmington and its environs improve with each acco- lade. The northern riverfront features a new Port City Marina and Pier 33,which offers an event
bandshell.Two restaurants will make debuts this year, and ground recently broke for a riverfront Embassy Suites hotel. TheWilmington Convention Center,adjacent to the bustling marina, is in the heart of town.
“Wilmington is picture postcard perfect,” asserts John Sneed, vice president of sales and services for Wilmington and Beaches Convention andVisitors Bureau. “A peninsula is on one side of us, the Atlantic Ocean is located on the east and Cape Fear is to our left. Beaches face the ocean and IntracoastalWaterway. All this natural beauty makes it a year-round
destination for meetings. Those who book off season have an added advan- tage of reduced rates,as well.”
Sneedwelcomesmultiplemilitary groups each year. “Draws for this segment of the SMERF market are our CivilWar fort and the Battleship North Carolina,which has been parked downtown since 1961. It is the most highly decorated battleship of WorldWar II.”
“We also have three oceanfront meeting hotels, the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Holiday Inn and Shell Island Resort,”he continues. “A Shell Island high- light is its oceanfront ballroom. Groups enjoy putting deep sea fishing excur- sions, kayaking and boat cruises on their agendas.We also do yoga on the lawn, offer surfing lessons and organize corpo- rate wellness programs. More and more planners are focusing on healthy activi- ties.We’re here and happy to assist.”
May is a wonderful time to capture the mystique of beach settings. As you plan for this year, 2017
and beyond, bring the joy of shore and coastal resorts to your team and attendees.
There is nothing quite like a day at the beach -
unless it is three days or more! Susan Shiber is a professional wordmonger and
public relations specialist,who writes in Pottstown, PA and longs for a day at the beach.
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