Los Cabos, Mexico (June 19, 2005) – Los Cabos, one of
Mexico’s fastest growing and most diverse vacation destinations, is a
rapidly growing market for upscale group and incentive travel. With few
destinations rivaling Los Cabos in natural beauty, variety of resort
accommodations, superior service, and recreational activities, Los Cabos
is a simple, one-stop answer to meeting planners’ needs.
Many have made this journey for both high-level
business and high-end fun. Conducting business in Los Cabos is a breeze.
With an array of international hotel properties boasting world-class
conference capabilities and meeting space, Los Cabos competes on the
highest level for events both great and small. In addition, Los Cabos’
tourist infrastructure and recently expanded airport offering an
increasing number of flights daily establish the highest level of
business service in a setting that suggests total retreat. Efficiency and
escape in one visit – the dream destination.
From grand ballrooms to intimate meeting spots, Los
Cabos’ hotels offer a full array of options with many hotels employing a
full meeting staff to plan and execute a group’s needs. A few outstanding
choices for meeting and convention venues are listed below:
Casa del Mar Beach Golf & Spa Resort
– This
boutique hotel offers an intimate and authentic Mexican atmosphere with a
combination of indoor and outdoor settings. There are two meeting rooms,
El Salon Hacienda at 927 sq. ft. (maximum capacity 60) and the Library at
767 sq. ft. (maximum capacity 50) in addition to an incredible Beach Club
for special events with capacity up to 130 people.
Crowne Plaza Los Cabos
- Just a 5-minute drive
from the picturesque town of San Jose del Cabo, this all-inclusive beach
resort boasts 8 meeting rooms, totaling 20150 sq. ft. of private function
space. The Gran Faro Ballroom is the largest at 11,550 sq. ft.
(auditorium capacity 1200) and the Litoral at 883 sq. ft. (auditorium
capacity 130) is the smallest.
Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa
- This
all-suite resort boasts 308 ocean view accommodations with superior
amenities that embrace the elegance of traditional Colonial Mexican
design. The resorts two meeting are “Los Pelicanos” at 1,420 sq. ft.
(auditorium capacity 80) and “El Dorado” at 2,200 sq. ft. (auditorium
capacity 160).
Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos
- A contemporary,
casually elegant resort, the Fiesta Americana Grand will please the most
discerning business traveler. The resort offers two event spaces that can
be divided into smaller meeting rooms, the Grand Master at 3,232 sq. ft.
(auditorium capacity 1,100) houses five breakout rooms while the Grand
Slam at 541 sq. ft. (auditorium capacity 190) houses three. Additionally,
there are two Boardrooms at 213 sq. ft. each (auditorium capacities of 20
and 50) for smaller gatherings as well as a stunning sun room, Salon del
Sol, at 1165 sq. ft. (auditorium capacity 250).
Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort -
Ideally
set beside the destination's most tranquil stretch of golden beach, the
Hilton specializes in hosting meetings and events. Facilities for large
group functions include the El Dorado Ballroom at 7,445 sq. ft.
(auditorium capacity 680) which can be divided into five smaller meeting
rooms and the Las MontaÒas Junior Ballroom at 3,670 sq. ft. (auditorium
capacity 300) which can be divided into three.
Marquis Los Cabos –
Dedicated to surpassing
guests’ expectations, Marquis Los Cabos has a special team of MPI and
SITE members on-hand to assist with all incentive travel arrangements.
The resort’s master ballroom, Mar de Cortes at 7,860 sq. ft. (auditorium
capacity 800), can be divided into four meeting rooms. With four
additional breakout rooms at 1,064 sq. ft. (auditorium capacity 60) each,
a total of nine rooms can be created.
Melia Cabo Real Convention Center, Beach & Golf Resort
– Tucked away on a tranquil sandy cove and surrounded by two
world-class golf courses, the Melia Cabo Real offers a total of 9 meeting
rooms. The largest is Gran Cabo Real (banquet capacity 1020) and the
smallest are the charming Director’s and Ambassador’s Rooms (banquet
capacity 12 each).
One&Only Palmilla – One&Only
Palmilla’s Conference
Center reflects a gracious style with richly hued carpeting and
indigenous artistry combined with state-of-the-art technology. The Baja
Ballroom at 3,000 sq. ft. (auditorium capacity 200) can be divided into
four smaller meeting rooms and features a separate 600 sq. ft. Boardroom
with amenities such as a 52” flat plasma screen monitor for
presentations.
Presidente InterContinental Los Cabos All-Inclusive
Resort – Six first class meeting rooms, totaling 8,772 sq. ft., can
be found at this premier resort located along a fresh water estuary. The
largest function room measures 4,643 sq. ft. (reception capacity 500),
while the smallest at 387 sq. ft. (U-shape capacity 15) is perfectly
suited for more intimate gatherings.
Pueblo Bonito Pacifica – This luxurious resort and
spa with a focus on holistic wellness brings a creative combination of
discretion, sophistication and service excellence to business and social
events. The “Ideas” Convention Center at 2,500 sq. ft. (auditorium
capacity 250) can be divided into three smaller meeting rooms and is the
new model for striking a balance between high-tech business events and a
serene health spa environment.
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa – An ideal
meeting property, this resort features lush flower gardens and meandering
waterfalls to create an inviting oasis that overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
The resort’s two private function rooms are the Santa Ana at 1,645 sq.
ft. (auditorium capacity 100) and the new Monasterio (auditorium capacity
100).
Sheraton Hacienda del Mar –
Over 18,000 square
feet of meeting space include extensive audiovisual and professional
conference support services in a state-of-the-art Convention Center that
is divisible into versatile breakout rooms. The Hacienda Ballroom at
12,420 sq. ft. (banquet capacity 840) accommodates three smaller meeting
rooms within it as does the Arcos Room at 3,217 sq. ft. (banquet capacity
220). A 1,200 square foot Chapel (banquet capacity 60) can additionally
be used for weddings or small business meetings.
The Westin Resort and Spa –
A newly renovated
meeting space and new ballroom provide more than 12,000 square feet of
indoor function space at this architecturally dramatic hotel. The Westin
boasts a total of 20 meeting rooms; the largest of which is the Baja at
4,860 sq. ft. (auditorium capacity 506) while the smallest is the Oasis
IV at 180 sq. ft. (auditorium capacity 8). A one-stop convention services
team and US-based sales team, provide streamlined points of contact in
both planning and program operation.
With non-stop flights or convenient connections
available from Los Angeles, Oakland, Ontario, San Diego, San Francisco
and Sacramento, California; Houston and Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Chicago,
Minneapolis, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Seattle, New York [EWR],
Salt Lake City, and more, Los Cabos is both accessible and exciting. For
more about Los Cabos—and a copy of its informative brochure, call
1-866-LOS-CABOS or visit www.visitloscabos.org.
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