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FORT LAUDERDALE and PALM BEACH, FL — The Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa and the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa are offering the Together At Last promotion, which includes double MarriottBonvoy Points and a $10 credit toward master bill for each paid room night. In addition, 2021 contracted meetings include flexible attrition and cutoff dates, and complimentary videoconferencing services. Valid on new bookings that confirm by Dec. 18, 2020 and actualize by Dec. 31, 2021. To book Marriott Singer Island, call (561) 340-1700. To book Marriott Pompano Beach, call (954) 782-0100.

LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ — Per The Wigwam Assurance Clause, planners can contract a new group or meeting by Dec. 31, 2020, and receive a onetime rebooking credit of 100 percent if canceled 45 days or more prior to arrival. The terms apply to groups arriving by May 31, 2021. Rebooked program must be of equal or greater contracted revenue, and rescheduled and actualized prior to Dec. 31, 2021. For more information, visit wigwamarizona.com/ meetings-events.

MARIN COUNTY, CA — The Marin CVB’s Marin Meetings Incentive Program is offered to new meetings held in a Marin County business improvement district hotel now through December 2021. Groups must contract by Dec. 1, 2021 to be eligible. Eligibility is based upon proposals originated by the Marin CVB and distributed to multiple hotel properties. Incentive amounts per total actualized rooms are as follows: 251+ rooms, $1,250; 126-250 rooms, $1,000; 76-125 rooms, $750; 50-75 rooms, $500. For more information, contact Christine Bohlke, Sales and Marketing Director, at christine@visitmarin.org.

MIDDLEBURG, VA — Salamander Hotels & Resorts’ five properties are offering the following incentives as part of the company’s Well-Meeting Program: 50 percent guestroom attrition flexibility; 50 percent food and beverage attrition flexibility; 100 percent rebooking credit for a future event within 12 months; one complimentary room category upgrade per 10 rooms reserved; one complimentary suite upgrade per 20 rooms reserved; one complimentary room per 40 rooms reserved and consumed. The offer is valid for new group bookings of 10 rooms or more on a peak night. Groups must book by Dec. 31, 2020, and actualize by March 31, 2021, to qualify. For more information, contact Vice President of Sales & Marketing Ty Brassie at (760) 799-6916 or tbrassie@ salamanderhotels.com.

MONTECITO, CA — Rosewood Miramar Beach recently launched the Beach House Buyout program, offering added benefits and perks for groups who book all 26 accommodations in the resort’s Beach House. The package includes private group fitness classes on Miramar Beach, dedicated access to poolside cabanas, organized bocce ball tournaments, waived resort fees and one complimentary night per 26 consumed. The meeting must be booked by Dec. 31, 2020, and actualized between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 30, 2021. For details, email miramar@ rosewoodhotels.com.

THE WOODLANDS, TX — Benchmark Resorts and Hotels has introduced the Zero Risk Meetings Clause. New meetings contracted by Dec. 31, 2020 for arrival by March 31, 2021 qualify for no attrition or cancellation fees applied until 60 days in advance of arrival. New meetings contracted by Dec. 31, 2020 for arrival between April 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021 qualify for a 100 percent one-time rebooking credit. For details, visit benchmarkresortsand hotels.com/meeting_ event_spaces/meetings_ accelerator_program/.

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IN BRIEF EVENT SPOTLIGHT

CAESARS FORUM WELCOMES ITS FIRST ATTENDEES

The cover story of this year’s F&D summer issue reported on Las Vegas’ game-changing new meeting venue, CAESARS FORUM, which at the time was preparing to host its first clients. Among them was ConferenceDirect, whose Annual Partner Meeting (APM) was scheduled for Oct. 26-29, 2020, as a hybrid event. APM is devoted to education, networking and recognizing the company’s top performers from the previous year.

Prior to the meeting, Jerry Horan, ConferenceDirect President & COO, said, “APM 2020 will be a historical event for ConferenceDirect as we host our first hybrid event, leading the industry back to recovery with safe, effective face-to-face events that are crucial to our industry and the economy.”

APM 2020 turned out to be not only historic, but also a resounding success that demonstrated the versatility of CAESARS FORUM and the viability of meeting under Caesars Entertainment’s health and safety protocols.

A highlight was ConferenceDirect’s last-night event on Forum Plaza, the 100,000-sq.-ft. outdoor dedicated event space connected to CAESARS FORUM and adjacent to LINQ Promenade. Compelling entertainment was easily sourced, consisting of a Sight and Sound disc jockey, Planet Michael Massari, Chief Sales Officer, Caesars Entertainment Hollywood’s Tenors of Rock and various acts and talent from Caesars Entertainment’s resident show Extravaganza. Serving During the closing general session, Horan recognized to make the outdoor event even more memorable was a Michael Massari, Chief Sales Officer for Caesars customized menu featuring Greek and Middle Eastern Entertainment with the ConferenceDirect President’s items, prepared by CAESARS FORUM Chef Eric Vaughn’s Award for being a supportive partner over the years. In turn, culinary team. Horan accepted an honorary key to Caesars Entertainment for hosting CAESARS FORUM’s first conference. “Caesars Entertainment has been an amazing partner “Caesars Entertainment has been an amazing throughout this entire process, working diligently with the ConferenceDirect team to ensure safe meeting protocols are implemented,” Horan said. partner throughout this entire process, “We have always admired the work that [CEO] working diligently with the ConferenceDirect team to ensure safe Brian Stevens and the team at ConferenceDirect do,” Massari commented. “We enjoy a longstanding partnership and are pleased that we hosted this important event.” meeting protocols are implemented” In the near future, the 550,000-sq.-ft. CAESARS —Jerry Horan, President & COO, ConferenceDirect FORUM is scheduled to host several other key meeting industry events, including MPI WEC 2021 Cvent Connect 2021 and 2022, as well as PCMA , Convening Leaders 2022. —G.S.