For Immediate Release: Dec. 18, 2008
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MIAMI, Fla. –Acknowledged as one of the world’s finest meeting properties, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico, has been chosen to host the prestigious Meeting Professionals International (MPI) “MeetDifferent®” conference on Feb. 20-23, 2010.
MPI’s “MeetDifferent” conference is hosted annually at the top meeting properties in North America. This year’s selection of Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort is acknowledged for its stunning meeting space, tranquil surroundings, delicious food, and quality guest services. Moon Palace boasts elegantly appointed meeting and conference facilities, including the largest convention center in Cancún, making it one of the most technologically sophisticated resorts in Mexico.
“Future MPI conferences will continue to deliver an exceptional educational experience that fuels the success of industry professionals,” said Vicki Hawarden, vice president of knowledge and events at MPI. “Our members understand the importance of experiential learning. They can take full advantage of the educational and training options available at our conferences to ensure that much needed edge in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.”
Deemed the gem of Cancún, Mexico, Moon Palace’s meeting facilities include 142,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with permanent staging, the capacity for up to 8,600 attendees, and the option of 40 breakouts. The overall setup for private functions can be transformed to fit any event, including sensational theme parties. Additionally, high tech board of director rooms and a business center make these conference facilities perfect for groups and functions of any size. Not to mention the meeting package includes luxurious accommodations, complimentary international phone calls to the continental US and Canada, wireless Internet access, fine dining, top-shelf drinks, 24-hour room service, non-motorized water sports, and all taxes and gratuities. The all-inclusive nature of the resort allows meeting planners to pay a set price upfront and not worry about going over budget.
“It is a great honor to be recognized by such a distinguished organization as Meeting Professionals International,” said Ginny Davito, vice president of group & incentive sales for Palace Resorts. “With their attention to member development and extensive worldwide membership base, we look forward to welcoming MPI to the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in 2010.”
The Moon Palace is located on the picturesque Yucatan Peninsula – home to the signature championship Jack Nicklaus 27-hole golf course, a five star spa where you can be pampered in thirty spacious treatment rooms, as well as thirteen restaurants that do not require reservations. Offering 2,457 guest rooms all with a double Jacuzzi, its luxurious environment is reflected in the meticulous interiors, designed to be in tune with the peaceful and tropical surroundings. Touting nearly 2,000 square feet of white sand beach, the hotel serves as a secluded hideaway situated between 123 acres of tropical foliage. Moon Palace’s two lagoon-style pools stretch more than 650 feet along the shimmering beach. With swim-up bars and Jacuzzis, they offer an appealing retreat for all to kick back, relax and enjoy a refreshing break from every day life.
For more information call Palace Resorts, at 800-539-3313 or visit www.palaceresorts.com
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About Palace Resorts:
Palace Resorts, the company that set the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations, offers ten all-inclusive properties throughout Cancún, the Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres, Riviera Nayarit and Cozumel and soon Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. At each of the Palace Resorts, guests are provided with luxurious, yet affordable, accommodations, fine cuisine, 24-hour room service, top shelf drinks, sensational entertainment, wireless Internet, non-motorized water sports, private functions and set ups, and taxes and gratuities. Palace Resorts’ unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes them a leader in providing world-class resort vacations, resort meetings, and incentive programs in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
About MPI:
Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the meetings and events industry’s largest and most vibrant global community, helps our members thrive by providing human connections to knowledge and ideas, relationships, and marketplaces. Total MPI membership is comprised of more than 24,000 members belonging to 70 chapters and clubs worldwide. For additional information, visit mpiweb.org.
About MeetDifferent:
Formerly titled the Professional Education Conference – North America, MeetDifferent® is MPI’s annual conference which focuses on innovative meeting design, alternative learning strategies, and emergent technologies from around the world. The spirit of this event is to challenge conventional thinking, allowing meeting professionals to test pioneering concepts in a risk free environment and apply the results in their native work environments to enhance business success.
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