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August 14, 2007
BOUTIQUE EXECUTIVE MEETINGS MARKET GETS THE
CEO TREATMENT WITH THE LAUNCH OF NEW
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE CENTER AT OLD EDWARDS INN
-- Smoky Mountain destination resort’s $50 million expansion includes five event/meeting spaces, cutting-edge presentation technologies, on-site catering and more –
August 14, 2007 (Highlands, N.C.) – Whether executives are looking to team-build over an afternoon of fly-fishing, or to simply organize a conference far from the distractions of the office, Old Edwards Inn and Spa’s new Executive Conference Center is the new destination for boutique business meetings and conferences.
Getting the CEO treatment for executive meetings means individual attention at every juncture and custom packages to perfectly suit your vision. This luxury Smoky Mountain resort is the ideal place for a high-powered meeting in the morning and a light adventure activity in the afternoon. Then there is the opportunity to take in the mountain views at a relaxed social hour at Old Edwards Inn’s rooftop lounge in the evening.
And don’t forget the wide ranging options for keeping your guests well fed. One possibility is a traditional barbecue at Rib Shack, their casual Southern restaurant, Or sit down for a fine catered meal of “elevated Southern cuisine” in the comfort of The Farm, a forested venue with lush perennial gardens and covered pavilions.
The Southern charm and hospitality on offer at Old Edwards Inn and Spa is worth splurging on when it means guests can truly recharge after all their hard work. Nature hikes and white water rafting are only part of the adventure when shopping for antiques, jewelry and peanut brittle is just down the street or indulge in a Balinese massage at the 25,000 square-foot Spa at Old Edwards Inn.
But that’s not to forget all of the traditional necessities that are available at Old Edwards Inn, including state-of-the-art presentation and conferencing technologies with wireless Internet, comfortable furnishings, and five event/meeting spaces including an Executive Board Room.
The Old Edwards Inn Executive Conference Center is capable of hosting meetings and private events for up to 130 guests, with Executive meeting packages available for 20 or more attendees.
Meeting spaces at the Executive Conference Center include:
-- Trillium A: 525 square-feet for up to 55 guests in theatre-style configuration
-- Trillium B: 651 square-feet for up to 72 guests in theatre-style configuration
-- Trillium: 1,176 square-feet for up to 130 guests in theatre-style configuration
-- Laurel: 1,092 square-feet for up to 115 guests in theatre-style configuration
-- Hemlock: 532 square-feet for up to 60 guests in theatre-style configuration
-- Williams Board Room: 646 square-feet for up to 24 guests in conference or banquet-style configurations
-- Classroom, U-Shape, Hollow Square, Reception and Banquet configurations also available
For more information or reservations at the Executive Conference Center, please contact Group Sales at 828-787-2610 or visit www.oldedwardsinn.com.
Old Edwards Inn and Spa is located at 445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741, 828-526-8008 or 1-866-526-8008. Old Edwards Hospitality Group, LLC, founded in 2003, includes Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Madison’s Restaurant and WineGarden, The Farm special events facility, Acorns retail shop; The Lodge at Old Edwards Inn, Rib Shack, The Laundry and Dry Cleaners at Old Edwards Inn and Miss Priss-Charlotte at Stonecrest.
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 Recommended Hotels, Inns and Resorts Guide for 2005, 2006 and 2007 and was nominated for Most Excellent Inn 2006 and 2007. Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
For more information, contact:
Ashley Bleimes
Hawkins International PR
(212) 255-6541
Ashley@hawkpr.com
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