plus exhibit booths, Kalahari provides plenty of options and configurations for functions of all shapes and sizes.
The resort is home to 457 guest rooms and suites (this spring another 520 guest rooms will be added,bringing the room total to 977), and features every- thing needed for group functions, including first-class service, a staff with over 400 years of combined experi- ence, customizable meeting spaces, free Wi-Fi, as well as premium dining - all under one
roof.The convention cen- ter also houses state-of-the-art lighting, AV controls and numerous built in hi- lumen/high-definiton projectors and monitors.
Each event organizer gets to work with an on-site dedicated conference servic- es manager, a dedicated convention center loading dock, large grade level access tomain exhibit facility, access to the full-service business center, pre- function space,10-hour ergonomic con- vention chairs, plus the extraordinary amenities available throughout the resort - like the indoor and outdoor waterparks and family arcade.
Those seeking relaxation and rejuvena- tion will find what they are seeking at Spa Kalahari and Salon,which features Hydroasis and an herbal-infused steam room.
The surrounding Pocono Mountains is one of the premier tourist destinations in the country. About 50million people live within a three-hour driving radius, and the region offers a multitude of attractions and amenities that draw vis- itors from corporate groups to families and couples of all ages.
Hartford, CT Connecticut Convention Center
The Connecticut Convention Center is a 540,000-square foot facility that hous- es a 140,000-square foot exhibit hall (divisible into two),a 40,000-square foot ballroom (divisible into three rooms),
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Phase II of Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in the Pocono Mountains will expand the resort’s current offerings to include: an additional 520 rooms and suites, bringing the on-site total to nearly 1,000 rooms; two new on-site dining options (Double Cut Charcoal Grill, Kalahari’s signature steakhouse experience, and Sortino’s Italian Kitchen); Marrakesh Market, a grab-and-go convenience- style shopping center featuring unique gifts, authentically African items and every day needs; plus America’s largest indoor water- park with attractions sprawling over 220,000-square feet.
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The Connecticut Convention Center recently got a $2.5 million
refresh that included carpet, public space furniture, new technol- ogy throughout the building, and the addition of a box office.
Dunkin’ Donuts Park will open in April for the start of the 2017 Eastern League baseball season - home to the Hartford Yard Goats. The 6,000-seat park will serve as a great option for
attendees who want to catch a game or it can even play host events. In addition, two new hotels will open downtown this
spring: the boutique Goodwin Hotel (March), and Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown (April).
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