June 28, 2006-OLD EDWARDS INN AND SPA DEBUTS EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE CENTER AND EVENT SPACE

Highlands, NC--On July 10, 2006 Old Edwards Inn and Spa will proudly unveil the Executive Conference Center and event space on Church Street, located just behind the Inn. This facility further enhances the resort for both leisure and business travelers.

Available for business and social functions year-round, the Center will accommodate groups up to 100 in understated elegance with the finest appointments. Five distinct rooms of varying sizes feature natural light and garden views. The handsome Laurel Room even has a fireplace…perfect for an inspired winter gathering.

The Executive Conference Center has state-of-the art audio-visual support, wireless Internet and a dedicated catering services staff to assist in planning all event details. A business center completes the experience.

Executive meeting packages and signature activities including spa, golf, tennis and light adventure outings are available to groups. Assistance with entertainment and speakers is also available.

Group sales may be reached by calling 828-787-2610 or e-mail groupsales@oldedwardsinn.com.

The Old Edwards Inn and Spa is located at 445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741, 828-526-8008 or 1-866-526-8008. The Old Edwards Hospitality Group, LLC, founded in 2003, includes the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden, The Farm special events facility, Acorns retail shop, Miss Priss-Highlands, Miss Priss-Charlotte at Birkdale & Stonecrest; The Lodge at Old Edwards Inn, Old Creek Lodge, Rib Shack and The Laundry and Dry Cleaners at Old Edwards Inn.

The Old Edwards Inn and Spa is a AAA-Four Diamond award winner; a member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America and a member of Boutique-the newest brand within Preferred Hotel Group. The property is a Recommended Hotel in Condé Nast Johansens 2005 and 2006 Recommended Hotels, Inns and Resorts Guide and was nominated for Most Excellent Inn 2006. Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden is a 2005 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner.

For more information, contact:
Elizabeth McDonald
McDonald Media
404-822-3788 or lizzie@mcdonald-media.com