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ccording to Caitlin Batoon, mem- ber of the corporate meetings team for Harrah’s Atantic City Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City, NJ, "Harrah’s offers
everything you need in one place - there is the Waterfront Conference Center if you would like to host a small meeting during the retreat; there are world-class amenities such as the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa that offer a variety of treatments such as facials, massages and salon services; the indoor temperature-controlled Pool at Harrah’s; exciting nightlife; and easy access to the historic Atlantic City boardwalk."
Harrah’s is easily to reach for those residing in the Mid-Atlantic or Northeastern U.S., as well as to those flying into Atlantic City International Airport.
Additionally, options for dining at Harrah's and its sister properties include a wide vari- ety of choices, including celebrity restau- rants like Gordon Ramsay Pub and Grill at Caesars Atlantic City and Guy Fieri’s Chophouse at Bally’s Atlantic City.
A very unique and hands-on experience at Harrah's is its Viking Cooking School, notes Batoon, "where executives can learn to pre- pare a gourmet meal that they later get to enjoy."
While retreats can be held all throughout the year at Harrah's, there are more leisure guests in the summermonths,which is peak season for the property. Off peak months provide greater flexibility and opportunities for cost savings.
"There are catering service managers on property who assist in the planning of all aspects of the retreat," notes Batoon. "We also have an in-house audio-visual team, a business center, and our Diamond Cards. Among the few perks of the Diamond Cards are expedited line access, VIP check in,and access to our Diamond Lounge."
Hershey Resorts in Hershey, PA are central- ly located and within close proximity to the
majormetropolitan areas of theMid-Atlantic region. A highly accessible destination in a charming, rural setting, Hershey offers plen- ty of options for those planning retreats.
According to Michael Reynoldson, assistant director of resort sales for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, Hershey is "steeped in tradition and a legacy of service. Hershey Resorts provides companies with unique venues, state-of-the-art technology, limitless team building opportunities and first-class amenities."
The Hotel Hershey is a Four-Star, Four- Diamond historic luxury property with 276 guestrooms,including 48 cottage rooms," he continues. "Each cottage room has access to a great room that includes vaulted ceil- ings, living and dining areas,a fireplace and private patio. Hershey Lodge offers 665 guest rooms and 100,000-square feet of flex- ible meeting space within 35 meeting rooms."
Hershey has several unique offerings and experiences that executive retreat planners can take advantage of for stronger team cohesion, such as: The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, with popular chocolate-themed treatments; team building activities coordi- nated through Hershey Destination Services,
featuring everything from wine
and chocolate pairing classes, to the choco- late-themed team building “Chocolate Challenge,” to historic Segway tours and fal- conry demonstrations; golf on two distinc- tive courses at Hershey Country Club; an 18- hole executive putting course at The Hotel Hershey; and Hersheypark, which is open seasonally and boasts more than 70 rides.
Additional opportunities include: Hershey Outfitters, providing exciting outdoor activi- ties including an Odyssey Course, paintball or fly fishing; four on property restaurants at Hershey Lodge and three distinctive dining options at The Hotel Hershey; Hershey Gardens,a 23-acre botanical garden offering beautiful flowers, theme gardens,and a sea- sonal butterfly house; ZooAmerica, an 11- acre zoo featuring more than 200 animals
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