Business meeting activity is slowly starting to bounce back for resort properties, but corporations are still wary of any public perceptions that they’re being too extravagant and not getting real value from their offsite retreats. That’s led resorts to get creative with their programming at the same time they keep their pencils sharp to offer cost-effective packages.
At the Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, those objectives have come together to create a “Beyond the Boardroom” promotion that offers groups a selection of complimentary perks from among these activities, in addition to room rates starting at $99/night, year-round:
Earth to Vero: Green meeting room setup & Environmental Learning Seminar that features a choice of a “Moonlight Turtle Walk” on the beach to watch turtles nesting with night vision goggles (seasonal) or an on-site “Paws-On Interactive Animal Experience” with South Florida wildlife.
Cook a Local Catch: Evening, beachside cooking class with fresh local fish. Taught by Sous Chef Bradley Willits from the hotel’s Cobalt Restaurant, the class is presented Iron Chef-style, allowing groups to team up at a station and create delicious fare infused with the exotic flavors of South Florida.
Cardboard Pirate Ship Regatta: Teambuilding competition to build a life-size cardboard ship. Once complete, one member from each team enters the ocean-going “vessel” and races 20 yards out, around a buoy and back to the beach.
Groups can also select one favorite from the Kimpton Hotels’ “Pick Your Perks” menu:
• Master account with 10% off everything, including audio visual, room rental and food & beverage;
• Oceanfront Suite VIP upgrade for every ten room nights.
“The charm and natural appeal of Vero Beach inspired us to offer complimentary activities that are exclusive to the area, so our resort could afford group business travelers an extraordinary escape within a new and refreshing environment,” says Marco Scherer, General Manager for the Vero Beach Hotel & Spa. “While discovering Vero, groups will bond through one-of-a-kind team-building experiences, producing an unforgettable retreat that still retains the attentive service and precision provided by our meeting planners.”
The Vero Beach Hotel & Spa offers a variety of meeting venues including: the Shoreline Room, an oceanfront banquet space and patio for up to 70 guests; the Executive Board Room for meetings up to ten; and Cobalt restaurant’s private dining room that can accommodate up to 35 guests. The “Beyond the Boardroom” package is available to all group meetings of up to 60 guests.
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