By David Gabri

DESTINATIONSUCCESSNews and Business Solutions for Successful Meeting Professionals

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We enter 2016 with great excitement, as ALHI is celebrating 30 years of serving the meetings and incentive marketplace with dedicated Global Sales services for our exceptional portfolio of luxury-level hotels and resorts around the world, and our outstanding alliance members.

Over the past 30 years ALHI has grown to properly address increased market demand for our Four- and Five-Star luxury hotels and resorts. Beginning with only one office in Washington, D.C. in 1986, ALHI now has 20 professionally staffed GSO offices throughout North America, to provide local GSO sales service exclusively for our portfolio, to executives and planning professionals in each region.

Starting with just 14 hotels and resorts to launch “Associated” Luxury Hotels in 1986, ALHI is now privileged to provide Global Sales Offices and authorized sales support for more than 250 luxury-level hotels and resorts around the world that are M&I focused.

Thank you to all of our valued clients, accounts, members and team for making it an exciting, rewarding and terrific 30 years. We are truly humbled to be the longest established and leading GSO sales network for independent hotels and resorts in the luxury M&I sector. We appreciate the market confidence and trust, and look forward to continuing to serve you as the most professional, informative, and effective GSO in North America that specifically serves the M.I.C.E. marketplace.

Hotel occupancies are projected to reach record levels in 2016, and remain high for two years before slowly receding as new supply tries to catch up with demand.

Luxury-level hotels and resorts cannot go much (or any) higher in terms of occupancy, so we can expect ADR (average daily rate) to go up in 2016 to provide growth and balance.

Demand for future meetings in 2016 will continue to grow at a faster pace in the luxury sector than new supply. ALHI research shows that 92% of the North American meeting professionals surveyed expect to book the same number of programs or more in 2016 versus 2015, with 40% expecting to book more meetings in 2016 than 2015. This means more demand for space that could result in challenges placing your programs should you wait.

In a nutshell, M.I.C.E. inventory compression is real and likely to continue to build through 2018.

So, what is the “silver lining” for meeting professionals and incentive travel specialists?

New construction and inventory in the luxury sector will begin to become available in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 to ease the compression that planners are now facing. This will help address availability challenges. But note that occupancy levels likely will not change significantly until 2019.

The healthy state of the hospitality industry has enabled hoteliers to reinvest in their assets, resulting in beautifully renovated rooms and public spaces, enhanced and/or additional meeting space, and new F&B and recreational offerings. This is a win for planners who can expect to really “WOW” your attendees with these enhanced hotels and resorts.

The takeaway?

Book as early as possible to secure the value dates, places, and terms you seek. Also, be flexible with your dates and patterns, prioritize your meeting space “wish list” requirements, and tailor your RFPs to accentuate your group’s business worth. More importantly, exercise your trusted GSO/NSO professional contacts -- at no cost – so they can work with their property-level counterparts on your behalf and go to bat for you!

Vol. XXIX No. 6 • February 2016

What To Expect In 2016

The “Silver Lining” of Buoyant Markets

NUMBERS MATTER 360 Months/30 Years/3 Decades

STREAMSONG

LANSDOWNE RESORT

VILLAS OF GRAND CYPRESS

BELMOND CHARLESTON PLACE

FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR

A S S O C I A T E D L U X U R Y H O T E L S I N T E R N A T I O N A L

What differentiates luxury-level meetings-focused hotels and resorts (such as those in the ALHI portfolio) from less distinguished properties?

In addition to the high level of service, the answer is capital investment, as these hotels and resorts are committed to investing in their properties in order to meet or exceed the high expectations of their discerning clientele. They also need to continually enhance their already exceptional facilities and offerings to maintain their accredited AAA and Forbes ratings, and to best accommodate the needs of the meetings and incentive marketplace, for today and tomorrow.

At a value of more than $2 Billion Dollars, these are some of the impressive renovations and enhancements at ALHI Member hotels and resorts that were recently completed or are underway to better serve the marketplace.

East U.S.The Watergate Hotel (D.C.) – will complete a $125 million renovation of the entire hotel this spring, which includes the addition of a new 7,000-square-foot grand ballroom and a new rooftop bar

Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore (MD) – completed $11 million in enhancements in April 2015, which included guest rooms, corridors, lobby and meeting space

Mohegan Sun (CT) – will complete its new Earth Tower with 400 guest rooms in October 2016

Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. (D.C.) – this spring the hotel will complete a lavish $20 million redesign of its 397 guest rooms and suites, with custom furnishings and enhanced in-room technology

Royal Sonesta Boston (MA) – completing in February 2016 the renovation of its meeting rooms

The Carolina Inn (NC) – completed in September 2015 a full renovation of its signature Crossroads Restaurant, including indoor and outdoor space

Lansdowne Resort (VA) – will complete a multi-million-dollar renovation of its 296 guest rooms and suites this spring, and in 2016 will renovate its conference center, ballrooms, and spa

Langham Place, Fifth Avenue (NY) – completed a redesign and art installation in the lobby and event spaces, and in 2016 will have new soft goods and art in all guest rooms, and will open a new spa

Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center (MA) – recently completed the renovation of its 428 guest rooms and suites

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club (MA) – completed the renovation of the 90 guest rooms in its Mansion Wing

Stowe Mountain Lodge (VT) – just opened the impressive new Spruce Peak Village Center with a new ice skating rink, indoor climbing wall, kids adventure center and several dining options. The $500 million project was the largest development in the fall at any ski resort in North America.

Midwest U.S.La Cantera Hill Country Resort (TX) – reopened in April 2015 upon the completion of an extensive transformation, which includes a new spa, 16,000 square feet of new meeting space, new outdoor venues, redesigned public spaces, reimagined dining concepts, and soft goods renovation of guest rooms

Loews Minneapolis Hotel (MN) – completed in May 2015 the renovation of all 251 guest rooms, the lobby, meeting space, restaurant and lounge

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center (TX) – will complete an $8 million full renovation of the 297 guest rooms and suites in February 2016

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park (IL) – will complete in April 2016 a $3 million renovation of its lobby bar and restaurant

The Peninsula Chicago (IL) – this April will complete the renovation of its 339 guest rooms and suites

Adolphus Hotel (TX) – nearing completion of a $50 million renovation that includes new meeting space, the complete renovation of all guest rooms, new pool, spa, fitness room and concierge level. A new ballroom on the 19th floor will debut in April.

Loews Chicago Hotel (IL) – newly opened in March 2015 as part of a 52-story tower, just one block north of the Chicago River, with 400 guest rooms and suites and 29,000 square feet of meeting space

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ALHI Member Hotels & ResortsINVEST $2 BILLION – AND COUNTING!

THE WATERGATE HOTEL LA CANTERA HILL COUNTRY RESORT

LANSDOWNE RESORT

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South U.S.Royal Sonesta New Orleans (LA) – completed a $30 million renovation in December 2015, which included all guest rooms, a new fitness center, and renovation of its Oyster Bar

Saddlebrook Resort (FL) – installing state-of-the-art internet access to all guest rooms and meeting space, and enhancing ballroom and ballroom foyers in mid-2016

Loews Atlanta Hotel (GA) – opened the new Saltwood Charceuterie and Bar in April 2015, which also features a private dining room

Streamsong Resort (FL) – is adding a third golf course (Streamsong Black), slated to open in Spring 2017

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (FL) – completed a $4.5 million renovation in June 2015, which included the new Tavern Lounge, and the renovation of accommodations and Surf Club

Ocean Reef Club (FL) – will open in February 2016 the new Carysfort Center with a 5,600-square-foot ballroom, 10 breakout rooms, and a new cooking school

Loews New Orleans Hotel (LA) – completed the renovation of all guest rooms and suites, lobby lounge, café and bar in May 2015

The Peabody Memphis (TN) – will complete a $2 million enhancement to its meeting rooms this month

Belmond Charleston Place (SC) – completed the renovation of its 434 guest rooms and suites, expanded the fitness center, and renovated the spa treatment rooms. The $30 million renovation also includes the lobby lounge, a new sports bar, and meeting room enhancements in 2016.

Loews Miami Beach Hotel (FL) – completed in December 2015 the renovation of its Preston’s Market dining spaces, and in 2016 will renovate the guest rooms, lobby and pool

PGA National Resort & Spa (FL) – completed a $125 million transformation in December 2015, which included a new 33,000-square-foot Sports & Racquet Club with 19 tennis courts, the renovation of guest rooms, and a new outdoor patio for private functions

Fontainebleau (FL) – completed in December 2015 a $3 million renovation of all three major ballrooms

The Villas of Grand Cypress (FL) – completed the redesign of its Executive Meeting Center this fall, which follows the recent $17 million renovation of its 146 guest rooms

Montage Palmetto Bluff (SC) – just opened 76 new guest rooms as part of an impressive $100 million expansion. In Fall 2016 the resort will unveil a new main resort building featuring 74 additional guest rooms, as well as new indoor and outdoor event spaces.

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel (PR) – reopened in December 2014 upon the completion of an impressive $200 million renovation and restoration

Trump National Doral Miami (FL) – completed a $250 million resort-wide restoration, which included all-new guest rooms and suites, completely re-imagined meeting space, and three new restaurants and bars

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando (FL) – the new resort, opening in 2016, will offer 1,000 guest rooms and suites, and 115,000 square feet of meeting space. It will beautifully complement its adjacent sister resort Loews Royal Pacific Resort.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club (FL) – installed beautiful glass balconies in its main tower building, which follows $45 million in recent enhancements

The Breakers (FL) – features 538 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, a new spa, and annually invests $25 million in capital improvements

The Henderson Beach & Spa Resort (FL) – the all-new resort will open this summer in Northwest Florida, on one of America’s highest-rated beaches. The 170-room resort will overlook the Gulf of Mexico and offer 40,000 square feet of meeting space.

The Lodge & Club (FL) – completed the renovation of its 66 guest rooms and suites in Spring 2015 with exquisite furnishings

Loews Royal Pacific at Universal Orlando (FL) – recently expanded its meeting space from 85,000 square feet to 132,000 square feet

Naples Grande Beach Resort (FL) – features 424 newly renovated guest rooms and suites

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PGA NATIONAL RESORT & SPA

TRUMP NATIONAL DORAL MIAMI

STREAMSONG RESORT

THE NAPLES BEACH HOTEL & GOLF CLUB

West U.S.Sun Valley (ID) – completed the renovation of the guest rooms and suites at Sun Valley Lodge, and opened the luxurious new 20,000-square-foot Sun Valley Spa

Turtle Bay Resort (HI) – completed an extensive resort-wide eco-sensitive $45 million renovation in June 2015, which included newly renovated Beach Cottages

Hotel del Coronado (CA) – completed $3 million in enhancements in December 2015, which included new poolside cabanas, new special event space, and enhancements to two bars and Sheerwater Restaurant

Monte Carlo Resort and Casino (NV) – constructing a new $100 million, 5,300-seat theater to be completed in December 2016. The new theater, which will anchor a new entertainment district, will enable easy transformation into multiple configurations.

Little America Hotel (UT) – Completed the renovation of all 360 tower guest rooms in May 2015. This follows the renovation in 2014 of the restaurants, lobby lounge, and the exterior entrance.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco (CA) – will complete the renovation of its pool and health club, and add outdoor space and fire pits in February

The Inverness Hotel & Conference Center (CO) – will renovate its 302 guest rooms beginning in October 2016

Loews Ventana Canyon (AZ) – completing a full property $18 million renovation in early 2016, which includes guest rooms, lobby, bar, spa, and all meeting space

Island Hotel Newport Beach (CA) – will feature new soft goods in guest rooms in June 2016

The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch (AZ) – completed a $10 million renovation in September 2015, which included two new restaurants and a bar, additional outdoor event space, and enhanced guest rooms

Resort at Squaw Creek (CA) – completed in November 2015 a $7 million renovation of its 405 guest rooms and suites, with a luxurious “modern meets mountain design”

The Mirage (NV) – opened the new Center Bar and Parlor Lounge in November 2015, completely renovated the California Pizza Kitchen in August 2015, and is scheduled to open a new sports pub this March

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa (CA) – slated to complete $21 million in enhancements this March that included the lobby, pool, historic center, an expanded courtyard, and new restaurant concepts

The Broadmoor’s Cloud Camp (CO) – in August 2015 added an exceptional new cabin called The Overlook that accommodates groups up to 70, as a new option in The Broadmoor Wilderness Experience

ARIA Resort & Casino (NV) – completed upgrades to its 300,000 square feet of convention space, and added two new restaurants. This May the resort will begin a $154 million project to add 200,000 square feet of meeting and event space to its convention center.

The Wigwam (AZ) – completed a $5 million renovation of its guest rooms in October 2015, and completed the renovation of its sports bar in early 2015

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel (CA) – in 2015 opened a new pool and pool deck on the 4th floor with stunning Pacific Ocean views, and will complete enhancements to its guest rooms and suites this March, for more than $30 million in improvements

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (AZ) – is undergoing an extensive expansion, adding 102 rooms (for a total to 750 guest rooms), another pool, and a new Great Lawn outdoor event venue. All work is slated for completion this May.

Bacara Resort & Spa (CA) – completed the renovation of its 360 guest rooms and suites in July 2015

Paséa Hotel & Spa (CA) – the luxurious new hotel will open in Huntington Beach this spring, overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Miramonte Resort & Spa (CA) – completed a $4 million renovation of its guest rooms and suites, and added a bocce court and several fire pits throughout the 11 acres

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa (AZ) – completed in 2015 a new 14,000-square-foot ballroom and a new 3,000-square-foot ballroom

Loews Regency San Francisco (CA) – opened in April 2015, the centrally located hotel offers 155 guest rooms and sweeping views of the city

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino (NV) – features 3,200 newly remodeled guest rooms and added another 350,000 square feet of meeting space to now feature 2 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space

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OJAI VALLEY INN & SPA

THE BROADMOOR’S CLOUD CAMP

BACARA RESORT & SPA

InternationalGrand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún (Mexico) – opened the state-of-the-art 40,000-square-foot Coral KidsZ Club children’s center in July 2015

Pan Pacific Vancouver (Canada) – will complete enhancements to its guest rooms and meeting rooms in December 2016

Atlantis, Paradise Island (Bahamas) – just opened a new restaurant, with another new restaurant slated to open in February

The Cove Atlantis (Bahamas) – will complete the renovation of its suites in February 2016

Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos (Mexico) – will complete a $16 million renovation this March that includes the renovation of all 526 guest rooms and suites, and the opening of a new restaurant and club

Loews Hotel Vogue (Canada) – recently finished a $10 million renovation which included all guest rooms, ballroom, lobby and a new restaurant

Grand Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) – brand-new resort that just opened in September 2015, offering 443 suites overlooking the Pacific and 12,787 square feet of meeting space

Sandals Barbados (Barbados) – this luxurious all-new resort offers 280 guest rooms and suites in three unique villages, meeting space and picturesque outdoor venues.

WOW!!

Contact your ALHI Global Sales professional for more information.

A S S O C I A T E D L U X U R Y H O T E L S I N T E R N A T I O N A L

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SANDALS BARBADOS

GRAND FIESTA AMERICANA CORAL BEACH CANCÚN

THE WIGWAM

2016 ALHI 30TH ANNIVERSARY

For more information on Belmond Charleston Placevisit ALHI.com/BelmondCharlestonPlace

Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, Belmond Charleston Place hosts newly renovated rooms and suites, award-winning restaurants, full-service spa, world-famous shops on the lobby level, and more than 40,000 sq. ft. of event space. The newly renovated Club Level is available by private access only and offers all-day complimentary food and beverage service. Newly renovated rooms feature rich furnishings and advanced technology, including one-touch lighting system and impeccable design.

The staff at Belmond Charleston Place is dedicated to customizing meetings and events of all sizes. Let their genuine Southern hospitality and seasoned event staff make your next meeting unforgettable.

BELMOND CHARLESTON PLACE Charleston’s Landmark Luxury Hotel

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Fast Facts• 434 newly renovated guest rooms and suites• 40,000 sq. ft. of scalable meeting and event space• Full-service Business Center• Complimentary wireless internet• New expanded fitness center• Rooftop salt water horizon edge swimming pool

Participating ALHI Member hotels and resorts in the East include:• Colonial Williamsburg Hotels (VA)• Lansdowne Resort (Leesburg, VA)• Loews Annapolis Hotel (Annapolis, MD)• Loews Philadelphia Hotel (Philadelphia, PA)• Lotte New York Palace (New York, NY)• Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, CT)• Royal Sonesta Boston (Boston, MA)• Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore (Baltimore, MD)• Salamander Resort & Spa (Middleburg, VA)• Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center (Boston, MA)• The Langham, Boston (Boston, MA)• The Washington Court Hotel (D.C.)• The Watergate Hotel (D.C.)

Participating ALHI Member hotels and resorts in the Midwest include:• Adolphus Hotel (Dallas, TX)• AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center (Austin, TX)• Hotel Sorella Country Club Plaza (Kansas City, MO)• InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile (Chicago, IL)• InterContinental Dallas (Dallas, TX)• Loews Minneapolis Hotel (Minneapolis, MN)• Royal Sonesta Houston (Houston, TX)• The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa (Houston, TX)• The Langham, Chicago (Chicago, IL)• The Peninsula Chicago (Chicago, IL)

Participating ALHI Member hotels and resorts in the West include:• Bacara Resort & Spa (Santa Barbara, CA)• Fairmont Grand Del Mar (San Diego, CA)• Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (Scottsdale, AZ)• Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa (Gateway, CO)• Hotel del Coronado (Coronado/San Diego, CA)• Little America Hotel (Salt Lake City, UT)• Loews Coronado Bay (Coronado/San Diego, CA)• Mandarin Oriental (Las Vegas, NV)• Monte Carlo Resort and Casino (Las Vegas, NV)• Motif Seattle (Seattle, WA)• Royal Palms Resort and Spa (Phoenix, AZ)• The Coeur d’Alene Resort (Coeur d’Alene, ID)• The Grand America Hotel (Salt Lake City, UT)• The Inn at Spanish Bay (Pebble Beach, CA)• Turtle Bay Resort (North Shore, Oahu, HI)

ALHI PRIVATE SALE Book your 2016 program at any of the select ALHI Member Hotels & Resorts listed below and receive ONE COMP ROOM FOR EVERY 30 ROOMS BOOKED.

Participating ALHI Member hotels and resorts in the South include:• Chateau Élan (Braselton/Atlanta, GA)• Condado Vanderbilt Hotel (San Juan, PR)• Fontainebleau (Miami Beach, FL)• Loews Atlanta Hotel (Atlanta, GA)• Loews Don CeSar Hotel (St. Pete Beach, FL)• Loews Miami Beach Hotel (Miami Beach, FL)• Loews New Orleans Hotel (New Orleans, LA)• Loews Vanderbilt Hotel (Nashville, TN)• Royal Sonesta New Orleans (New Orleans, LA)• Saddlebrook Resort (Tampa, FL)• Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island (Hilton Head Island, SC)• The Biltmore (Miami/Coral Gables, FL)• The Henderson Beach & Spa Resort (Destin, FL)• The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club (Naples, FL)• The Villas of Grand Cypress (Orlando, FL)

Participating ALHI Member hotels and resorts outside of the U.S. include:• Fairmont Southampton (Southampton Parish, Bermuda)• Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún (Cancún, Mexico)• Hamilton Princess & Beach Club (Pembroke Parish, Bermuda)• LIVE Aqua Cancún (Cancún, Mexico)• Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa (Paget Parish, Bermuda)• Pan Pacific Vancouver (Vancouver, Canada)• Rosewood Tucker’s Point (Hamilton Parish, Bermuda)• Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort (Nieuwpoort, Curaçao)

Contact your ALHI Sales Professional today for rates and availability and visit ALHI.com/privatesale

Program must be initiated and contracted through ALHI by March 31, 2016 and actualized before December 31, 2016. Minimum of three-night stay and 30 rooms or more ON PEAK NIGHT. Offer valid at the select participating ALHI Members hotels and resorts. Offered on new business only. Availability and certain restrictions for this offer will vary at participating Member hotels and resorts. Not valid in conjunction with any other offers.

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For more information on the Villas of Grand Cypress,visit ALHI.com/TheVillasofGrandCypress

VILLAS OF GRAND CYPRESS Located adjacent to Walt Disney World® yet seemingly a world away.

• #1 Hotel in Orlando according to TripAdvisor• 146 luxury suites • Newly renovated Executive Meeting Center • 7,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space • Forbes Four-Star restaurant Nine18

• Forbes Four-Star• AAA Four-Diamond • 45-Holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature-designed golf • Award-winning Academy of Golf

FEATURED ALHI MEMBERSORLANDO, FLORIDA

Fast Facts

The Villas of Grand Cypress redefines the meaning of an Orlando business meeting. Along with luxurious accommodations and endless recreation, the newly renovated Executive Meeting Center is perfect for meeting and social groups of up to 240. Whatever your needs, you’ll find unsurpassed service and possibilities at the Villas of Grand Cypress.

Testimonials

• Rates starting at $199 • 1:35 COMP Room Ratio• 1:35 COMP Golf Round

• 1:50 COMP Round Trip Airport Transfer • Ask us how to earn a free welcome reception

ALHI Luxury on SaleTM

“Thank you for the time and effort you spent to ensure our event was a success. I have heard nothing less than rave reviews from all attendees. Everyone raved about how spacious and beautiful the villas were and how gorgeous the surroundings were. Some of these folks can be hard to please, so that is a huge accomplishment! Thank you for all of your hard work, our event was a huge success thanks to you and the Villas of Grand Cypress.“

Karen Peters Samsung Electronics America

“The Villas offer a great venue for meetings with spacious accommodations and professional meeting staff. The convenience and quality of service is outstanding in every way.”

Joe DaleoEmerson Electric Co

Terms: Offer available with any group meeting of at least ten rooms per night with a two-night minimum stay, excluding Tuesday arrival. Select dates only for qualified meetings. Restrictions apply. Not applicable to existing contracted meetings. Book by March 25, 2016 for meetings in 2016. COMP ratio based on consumed rooms.

Experience the newly renovated meeting space at the #1 hotel in Orlando according to TripAdvisor with our Grand Meeting Offer.

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For more information on Fairmont Grand Del Mar visit ALHI.com/FairmontGrandDelMar

Basking in San Diego’s endless sunshine, Fairmont Grand Del Mar welcomes guests to a warm Mediterranean estate, replete with signature charm and Southern California style. Impeccable service delivers every Five-Star indulgence, including a championship Tom Fazio golf course, Five-Star spa and exquisite dining. Fairmont Grand Del Mar shines as TripAdvisor’s #1 Luxury Hotel in California, with a sparkling roster of recognition from the most prestigious organizations and travel communities in the world.

• 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms, including 31 luxurious suites• 20,000 sq. ft. of event space for groups of up to 600 guests• Five-Star spa offering custom-designed treatments utilizing an exclusive, organic skincare line• Six dining venues, including Addison, Southern California’s only Five-Star/Five-Diamond restaurant • San Diego’s only Tom Fazio–designed, championship 18-hole golf course• Four sparkling pools • Expansive fitness center and complimentary fitness classes

FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MARTripAdvisor’s #1 Luxury Hotel in California

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Fast Facts

For more information on Streamsong Resortvisit ALHI.com/Streamsong

Situated amid stunning scenery and hushed seclusion in Central Florida, Streamsong Resort is a new luxury meeting and incentive destination intentionally designed in harmony with its natural surroundings and intensely committed to the highest aspirations of today’s corporate elite. From an intimate executive retreat to a grand international gathering, Streamsong Resort promises not only an extraordinary destination, but a truly differentiated experience.

STREAMSONG RESORT Golf at its Purest and a Resort Experience at its Absolute Finest

STREAMSONG, FLORIDA

Fast Facts• 228 guestrooms & suites – spacious, modern and sophisticated • 25,000 sq. ft. of dedicated meeting space • Dramatic indoor and outdoor event venues• Four casual and fine dining restaurants• Two nationally ranked golf courses: Streamsong® Red and Streamsong® Blue• AcquaPietra Spa• Sporting clays • Guided bass fishing • Fitness center • Tennis• A new 16,000 acre distraction-free destination • Convenient to Central Florida

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LANSDOWNE RESORTEFFORTLESS ELEGANCEMEET THE NEW LANSDOWNE RESORT

• Located less than 8 miles from Dulles Airport and 30 miles from Washington, D.C. • 296 beautiful guest rooms and suites renovated in 2016 featuring a unique Wine Country aesthetic• 55,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space including beautiful ballrooms, boardrooms and outdoor event venues• 12,000 sq. ft. luxury spa, fully-equipped health club, five swimming pools and 45 holes of championship golf

FEATURED ALHI MEMBERSLEESBURG, VIRGINIA

Fast Facts

Set on 476 lush acres overlooking the Potomac River, Lansdowne Resort is a sanctuary of approachable sophistication and wine country style just thirty minutes outside Washington, D.C.

Testimonials“The Lansdowne’s new guest rooms are truly beautiful and have transformed the entire experience.”

“We loved our renovated room--large with beautiful views. The service was great everywhere we went.”

The resort offers beautifully renovated guest rooms, a broad array of activities and experiences and some of the area’s most flexible event venues, making it a perfect choice for memorable meetings and corporate retreats.

The newly renovated guest rooms feature a sophisticated blend of exquisite furnishing and beautiful décor that celebrates the resort’s distinctive location at the gateway to the Virginia wine country.

Las Vegas, NV Lago by Julian SerranoWhile there are many fantastic restaurants in Las Vegas, this new dining option (which opened in April) is one of my favorites. Under the guidance of acclaimed Michelin-starred Chef Julian Serrano, Lago serves creative Italian cuisine and features one of the best views in the world: the incredible Bellagio Fountains. Boasting floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and a contemporary atmosphere, the restaurant also features an open-air patio for waterfront seating on Lake Bellagio. Among my recommendations from the “small plates” dinner menu are: Focaccine Alla Ricotta E Miele (small Focaccia with Ricotta cheese and honey), Malloreddos (small pasta with delicious pork sausage and tomato sauce), Agnello Scottadito (grilled lamb chops with garlic), and Costa Di Manzo (slow-cooked short ribs). If you really want to “Wow” your group in Las Vegas, consider Lago for private dining, as the restaurant can accommodate up to 250 guests. Be sure to make a reservation in advance as you don’t want to miss this gem.

(702) 693-8865Bellagio.com

NEW CULINARY DISCOVERIES…Paris, France Le Saffron Restaurant & TerraceSituated in one of the world’s most vibrant and captivating cities, Le Saffron is ideally located just minutes from the Arc de Triomphe and the Avenue des Champs-Elysées. Featuring sophisticated Art Deco décor, the glamorous restaurant offers several dining area options including beautifully landscaped terraces (such as the lovely “plant wall” terrace). Specializing in refined French cuisine that utilizes the finest regional and seasonal products, the restaurant can serve such choices as Scottish Salmon, Grey Shrimps Ravioli, Braised Veal Shank with Grape Mustard, Roasted Sea Bass, and Whole European Lobster with an Herbal Butter and Orange Emulsion. If you are there on a Sunday, you will not want to miss the Sunday Brunch. And do not forget to save room for the La Pomme dessert (Tatin-style Apple Napoleon with Cider and Salted Butter Caramel). Enough said!

011 33 1 58 36 67 00HotelduCollectionneur.com

RESTAURANT BRIEFS

Q: Have you seen a growth in the demand for meetings on cruise ships?

A: Yes! Not just for leisure travelers or incentive travel programs any longer, cruise ships have become an increasingly popular choice for meetings. In addition to the ability to travel to amazing and memorable destinations around the world, you have the added benefit of all-inclusive pricing, which can be very appealing for budgeting purposes. To address this demand, ALHI now represents 23 luxurious Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ships which are appropriate for a variety of Meeting & Incentive programs. These exceptional “floating resorts” provide Four- and Five-Star levels of service, outstanding cuisine, state-of-the-art facilities, inviting meeting and event spaces, outstanding recreational and entertainment options on board, and exciting itineraries. Contact your ALHI Global Sales professional to “sea” if this is the right solution for your upcoming program.

Q: Do you have any tips for Cyber Security for meetings?

A: According to Cyber Threat Analyst Michael Robinson, who recently presented a Cyber Security session at the ALHI Industry Advisory Council Conference, the key is to “be aware.” This includes monitoring wireless signals (in real time), knowing the list of authorized wireless access points (in order to prevent a “fake wireless access point” that attendees unknowingly log in to assuming it is the official conference Wi Fi), and using encryption on your wireless networks. He also advises disabling USB ports at on-site registration kiosk computers, and being aware that there may be “fake cell phone towers” as phones connect to the strongest signal (whether it is legitimate or not). Hackers, as you can imagine, are seeking credit card numbers, passwords, registration lists, and/or confidential company information. So it may be very beneficial to utilize a company that specializes in protecting meetings from cyber threats, if you are not already doing so.

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Streamsong, FL SottoTerra RistoranteIf you have not yet had the opportunity to experience Streamsong, be sure to make plans to visit this lush haven, which is just 60 minutes southeast of Tampa International Airport. Among the many reasons to visit (in addition to the truly world-class golf and inspiring setting) are the five distinct dining options. Among these is the resort’s chic signature restaurant SottoTerra, which justifiably captured Florida Trend magazine’s 2014 Golden Spoon Award for “Best New Restaurant.” Featuring modern décor with crisp white linen tablecloths and elegant white marble, the restaurant specializes in classic Italian cuisine that is beautifully presented. I suggest starting with the Beef Carpaccio, and then following with either the Pan Seared Sea Scallops or the Stone Oven Chicken Puttanesca. I understand the Fig Gorgonzola Stone Oven Pizza is also very good. If possible, top off the meal with the chef’s delicious Lemon Ricotta Cheese Cake or Chocolate Almond Cake.

(863) 354-7025StreamsongResort.com

Q: Are there deals of value available in 2016?

A: Yes! We just launched the “2016 ALHI 30th Anniversary Private Sale,” providing savings for all-new 2016 meetings and programs at more than 60 ALHI participating hotels and resorts. Available exclusively through ALHI Global Sales Offices, the promotion provides to new business the best rates and terms, and a special incentive with – appropriately for our 30th anniversary – one complimentary room for every 30 rooms booked. The program must be booked through ALHI by March 31, 2016, and consumed by December 31, 2016, with a minimum of a three-night stay, and a minimum of 30 rooms or more on the peak night. Visit alhi.com/privatesale and contact your ALHI Global Sales professional.

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David G. Gabri, CEO

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• NEMACOLIN WOODLANDS RESORT, FARMINGTON, PA

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