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Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania offers state-of-the-art meeting space and a sales and catering team with a com- bined total of more than 400 years of experience.


Once attendees step foot on the property, there’s no reason to leave. With the region’s most extensive set of amenities, retail shopping and restaurants, the resort is the largest of the Kalahari family of authentically African-themed water- park resorts and convention centers.


Open just over a year,Kalahari has already hosted several executive-level retreats and excels at high-end service,exceptional food and beverage,and boasts plen- ty to do on site.


Kalahari Resorts and Conventions can host virtually any type of function, from trade shows, exhibitions and conventions to conferences, corporate meetings and more.The resort offers more than 65,000-square feet of flexible space; ball- rooms consisting of 25,000- and 9,000-square feet; as well as 18 meeting rooms.


With multiple hospitality suites, a full-service business center and a dedicated convention center loading dock,plannerswill find everything they need for their function. Business is a pleasure in the convention center,which offers state-of- the-art lighting,audio-visual controls and 10-hour,ergonomic convention chairs. The resort also boasts 457 guest rooms and suites to accommodate attendees.


For pleasure after business, guests can indulge at the full-service Spa Kalahari and Salon,visit the indoor and outdoor waterparks,or enjoy the offerings of the Family Entertainment Center.


For dining, a cocktail or snack,options at the resort include: Brandenberg Food and Drink; the Great Karoo Marketplace Buffet; Ivory Coast Restaurant; Felix’s Bar;The Last Bite Candy and Ice CreamShoppe;JavaManjaro;CaféMirage;Zanzi Bar;The Thirsty Turtle and Safari Grille; and the Pizza Pub. Even more choices will be available in the spring when Double Cut Charcoal Grill/Liquor Bar and Sortino’s Italian Kitchen open their doors at the resort.


In addition, ground has been broken on Kalahari’s phase two of construction, which will expand the current facility by adding a new wing.When phase two is completed in spring of 2017, the resort will tout America’s largest indoor water- park at 220,000-square feet, plus an expanded outdoor waterpark. Guest room totals also will increase to nearly 1,000 with one-, two-, three- and five-bedroom suites options; and the resort also will boast a 100,000-square foot convention center, 40,000-square foot interactive arcade and more on 150-acres at a cost of approximately $350 million.


“All of our events are complemented by the authentic, African-themed décor, creative on-site planning services, and numerous on-site activities,” said Kevin Shanley, chief revenue strategist for Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. “From versatile meeting space to outstanding accommodations,everything at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions is under one roof,making it an ideal location for exec- utive retreats.”


Also situated in the Pocono Mountains Region is another excellent choice for executive meetings and retreats - Woodloch, which includes Woodloch Pines Resort,Woodloch Springs Golfing Community,and The Lodge atWoodloch.


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