FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Irene Lui/Jennifer Herrera
M. Silver Associates Inc.
954/765-3636
Irene@msilver-pr.com /
Jennifer@msilver-pr.com
Nassau's Newest Resort Features 25,000 Square Feet of Recently-Completed Meetings Facilities
Nassau, The Bahamas - February 5, 2008 - To celebrate the grand opening of the all-new Sheraton Cable Beach Resort, the property is offering special "Grand Opening" all-inclusive rates for groups interested in hosting meetings or organizing events in the resort's brand new meetings facilities.
The Grand Opening rates start at $349 per room per night (single occupancy) and $509 per room per night (double occupancy). Prices include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as gratuities, taxes and fees.
The 694-room Sheraton Cable Beach Resort offers groups a complete resort experience. Set on seven exquisite acres, the resort offers stunning waterscapes, including three freshwater pools with flowing waterfalls, a swim-up bar and oversized whirlpools. Guests can enjoy the resort's six restaurants and lounges, as well as a unique and expansive set of amenities and activities that are shared with those of the neighboring Cable Beach Resorts properties, including the 35,000-square-foot Crystal Palace Casino, a golf course and a variety of water sport activities.
The hotel's new meetings facilities consist of 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, which can accommodate meetings or events of up to 1,200 attendees. The largest facility - a 12,500-square foot ballroom - is complemented by four additional breakout rooms for meetings and banquets, as well as pre-function areas for group registration, cocktail receptions, and meeting breaks. All meeting facilities are equipped with the latest audiovisual equipment and high-speed Internet access. A full-service business center is also available to all guests.
In addition to the special Grand Opening all-inclusive rate, groups can also choose from a variety of value-added amenities to enhance their meeting experience. Amenities range from food and beverage discounts and complimentary room category upgrades, to complimentary meeting space usage and private group check-in service.
Options are based on group size and the number of room nights booked. Meeting planners must book by December 21, 2008, for travel through December 21, 2008. Rates exclude taxes and fees. Room nights are based on total paid rooms. Groups must be 10 rooms or more on peak night. Some blackout dates may apply. Amenities offerings are as follows:
75 to 150 total room nights booked - Select three from the following:
- 3 percent discount on banquet food and beverage
- Complimentary room category upgrade
- One complimentary drink ticket per attendee for use at a resort lounge or restaurant
- Complimentary meeting space
- Double Starwood Preferred Guest Points for event planner or corporation
- Staff room discounts
- Complimentary turn-down service
151 to 250 total room nights booked - Select four from the following:
- 3 percent discount on banquet food and beverage
- Complimentary room category upgrade
- One complimentary drink ticket per attendee for use at a resort lounge or restaurant
- Complimentary meeting space
- Double Starwood Preferred Guest Points for event planner or corporation
- Staff room discounts
- Complimentary welcome snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
- Complimentary Internet service in banquet rooms
- Complimentary afternoon break upgrade
- One complimentary room for every 40 rooms booked
- Complimentary turn-down service
251 to 400 total room nights booked - Select five from the following:
- 5 percent discount on banquet food and beverage
- One complimentary drink ticket per attendee for use at a resort lounge or restaurant
- Complimentary meeting space
- Double Starwood Preferred Guest Points for event planner or corporation
- Staff room discounts
- Complimentary welcome snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
- Complimentary Internet service in banquet rooms
- Complimentary afternoon break upgrade
- One complimentary room for every 40 rooms booked
- Complimentary turn-down service
- Complimentary food station with chef at reception
- Private group check in
- Discounted group golf rate
- Complimentary Internet service for meeting planner in guest room
401 to 500 total room nights booked - Select six from the following:
- 5 percent discount on banquet food and beverage
- One complimentary drink ticket per attendee for use at a resort lounge or restaurant
- Complimentary meeting space
- Triple Starwood Preferred Guest Points for event planner or corporation
- Staff Room Discounts
- Complimentary welcome snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
- Complimentary Internet service in banquet rooms
- Complimentary afternoon break upgrade
- One complimentary room for every 40 rooms booked
- Complimentary turn-down service
- Complimentary food station with chef at reception
- Private group check-in
- Discounted group golf rate
- Complimentary Internet service for meeting planner in guest room
- VIP transfers (up to 5 guests) from airport
501 to 700 total room nights booked - Select seven from the following:
- 10 percent discount on Banquet F&B
- One Complimentary drink ticket per attendee for use at a resort lounge or restaurant
- Complimentary meeting space
- Triple Starwood Preferred Guest Points for event planner or corporation
- Staff Room Discounts
- Complimentary welcome snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
- Complimentary Internet service in banquet rooms
- Complimentary afternoon break upgrade
- One complimentary room for every 40 rooms booked
- Private group check-in
- Discounted group golf rate
- Complimentary Internet service for meeting planner in guest room
- VIP transfers (up to 5 guests) from airport
- Complimentary sunset reception
- Complimentary room with airfare for planning visit for one person
More than 700 total room nights booked - Select eight from the following:
- 10 percent discount on banquet food and beverage
- One complimentary drink ticket per attendee for use at a resort lounge or restaurant
- Complimentary meeting space
- Triple Starwood Preferred Guest Points for event planner or corporation
- Staff room discounts
- Complimentary welcome snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
- Complimentary Internet service in banquet rooms
- Complimentary afternoon break upgrade
- One complimentary room for every 40 rooms booked
- Complimentary food station with chef at reception
- Private group check-in
- Discounted group golf rate
- Complimentary Internet service for meeting planner in guest room
- VIP transfers (up to 5 guests) from airport
- Complimentary sunset reception
- Complimentary beach Olympics activity
- Complimentary three-day/two-night stay as a raffle gift
- Complimentary room with airfare for site inspection for one person
For more information or to book a meeting at the Sheraton Cable Beach Resort, contact 954-414-2800 or visit www.sheraton.com/cablebeach.
About Sheraton
Sheraton, the largest brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) has more than 408 hotels, including 58 resorts, in 70 countries. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Meridien® and the recently announced AloftSM and ElementSM Hotels. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com
###
