ANDERS J. GILLIS!

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is currently undergoing a $10.5 million renovation to the property’s original six-story hotel. Work began on Nov. 7 and is expected to be finished this spring. This is the most extensive renovation to date of the Resort’s original hotel, which opened in 1980. The hotel renovation will include a total transformation of 242 guest rooms, including two junior suites, four hospitality suites, and all corridors. Each room will include 55-inch smart TVs, a mini-refrigerator, K-cup style coffee makers, updated bathroom vanities, and a tile shower.

Biggest/Most Interesting Group

Anders Gillis has rejoined Parker Harvey.

The Resort is fortunate to have long-time groups return year after year for large conferences, conventions and meetings, some of which have been returning for 40-plus years. One of the most notable and largest is the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars.

Favorite Guest Activity

Many groups take advantage of the three championship golf courses: the Jack Nicklaus-designed The Bear, Gary Player’s The Wolverine, and William Newcomb’s Spruce Run. It gives guests the opportunity to relax, have fun, and enjoy professional development and networking in a unique way.

Labor and employment law attorney Anders Gillis has rejoined Parker Harvey. His focus is on advising public and private-sector clients on day-to-day employment challenges. He counsels business owners, in-house counsel, and human resource leaders so they can make strategic and effective business decisions.

Timothy M. White

Todd W. Millar

Anders J. Gillis

Jacqueline P. Olson

Stephen C. Chambers Emeritus

John R. Blakeslee Emeritus

Capacity

The Resort is home to more than 85,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space.

• Governors’ Hall - 19,320 square feet

• Michigan Ballroom - 10,000 square feet

• Tower Ballroom - 4,770 square feet

• Mackinac Ballroom - 2,145 square feet

• Peninsula Ballroom - 2,145 square feet

• Executive Boardroom - 432 square feet

• Council Room & Director’s Room - 1,170 square feet

• Level 17 - 2,310 square feet

• Plaza Tent - 10,800 square feet of covered and patio space

• Pavilion - 8,000 square feet

Contact

Katie Leonard, director of sales, Katie.Leonoard@gtresort.com, (231)534-6161.

Welcome back, Anders!

PARK PLACE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

What’s New

Exciting changes are coming soon to the Lounge within Minerva’s Restaurant, which will offer additional on-site recreation for hotel guests, as well as the local community. The beautiful state-of-the art Conference Center is a popular convention venue. Guests can enjoy a spacious indoor pool facility with fitness room, Jacuzzi and children’s water feature and pool.

Biggest/Most Interesting Group

The International Astronomical Union Astrochemistry Symposium coming this summer. This conference will bring together the world’s experts on the chemical content of the cosmos, presenting cutting-edge scientific observatories such as NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

Favorite Guest Activity

The Park Place Hotel & Conference Center is located in the heart of downtown Traverse City. It is a hub for a variety of recreation and shopping opportunities. Many guests enjoy microbrew and winery tours, while others crave the excitement of water sports or a sail aboard a twin-hulled catamaran or a beautifully restored schooner. Each accommodates 42 passengers on West Grand Traverse Bay.

Biggest Challenge

Many major conferences extend over multiple days, thus requiring large room blocks. In most instances all attendees are able to stay onsite, but at times there is a demand for even more rooms and partnering with neighboring hotels to accommodate the additional lodging needs. Traverse City is a unique option for conferences, with the opportunity to create a city-wide event. The Park Place Hotel & Conference Center is the hub, with additional lodging, venues, and recreation in close proximity.

Capacity

One hundred and forty rooms, including specialty suites and balcony rooms, and 13,000 square feet of function space, featuring our state-of-the-art Conference Center completed in 2018.

Contact

Lisa Monache, director of sales and marketing, dos@park-place-hotel.com.

Unfinished units offer - 100 amp electrical service; lights; overhead doors; 5’ concrete approach; shingled roofs; service entrances to each unit; 4” reinforced concrete floors

714 sq ft - $54,900

1000 sq ft - $69,900

1428 sq ft - $107,900

Finished units offer everything the unfinished units offer plus heat, insulation and steel interior walls

714 sq ft - $69,900

1000 sq ft - $90,000

1428 sq ft - $137,900

2000 sq ft - $174,900