Fairmont Washington D.C. Refurbishes Meeting Space
The 415-room Fairmont Washington D.C. has completed a $2.6 million refurbishment of 24,000 square feet of its function space, encompassing its ballroom-level meeting and pre-function space, the mezzanine level and the third-floor meeting space. The renovations, which were completed Jan. 20, underscore Fairmont's commitment to the environment with features such as Green Label-approved carpeting and low VOC wall coverings and paints. The ballroom's pre-function space now includes a feature wall that reflects light and texture while depicting cherry blossoms, which are found in the hotel's courtyard and throughout the city. The chandeliers in the 5,460-square-foot ballroom, which suits groups from 30 to 700 guests, now feature crystal beads that are reflected in the beveled glass mirrors.
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SPACE Abbot Kinney Debuts in Los Angeles
The new venue SPACE, in the trendy Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles, offers 3,100 square feet of versatile meeting space. Options include a glass atrium lounge, with a fireplace and custom 20-foot-tall "alligator" leather doors, and the Grande Lounge, with a state-of-the-art AV system, an optional stage for live music and a DJ console. Exposed brick walls and a bank vault door create an urban vibe. Included in venue rental are musical instruments and backline, art gallery-quality hanging systems, and mixer and pro-DJ setup. SPACE can accommodate 270 guests standing and 150 seated.
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Wyndham Rio Mar Offers 'Hot Rates'
The new "Hot Rates" program at the Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort in Puerto Rico offers nightly rates of $150 per night from January to April for bookings of three nights for 100 rooms or more. The program also offers a welcome drink, one complimentary room for every 40 paid rooms, no resort fee and no attrition (based on history). The property features 600 guest rooms and 72 suites along with a 48,000-square-foot conference room, 24 meeting rooms and a 20,913-square-foot ballroom, one of the largest in the Caribbean. The resort's multilingual staff coordinates teambuilding golf and tennis events along with off-property excursions, from historic tours to deep-sea fishing and rainforest tours.
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