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ues, Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa is ideal for conferences, corporate retreats, social events and weddings. The resort's ballroom can host up to 400 guests reception-style. A well-appointed lakeside Boardroom accom- modates 16 participants for executive meetings or private dinners. Outdoor venues include a private beach, a beautifully manicured lawn and an expansive deck overlooking the lake. Conference planners will find the latest in technology and WiFi. A Business Center is available 24/7. Catering and banqueting services are also available from the resort's dedi- cated culinary staff. Meeting and event clientele enjoy a choice of compli- mentary extras such as chair massage breaks, yoga sessions, boat tours for up to 60 people, nature hikes and more. For more information visit http://www.lakearrowheadresort.com/. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD UNVEILS TRANSFORMATION COMPLETION Official Hotel of SeaWorld® Adds 40,000 Square Feet Of Modern Event and Conference Space S panning 28 acres within the heart of International Drive, Double Tree by Hilton Orlando at SewWorld unveiled a massive meeting space expansion and renovation, elevating the property to accommodate even more business and leisure groups with new, state-of-the-art venue space and services, complemented by new outdoor lawns, complete renovations to public areas and 1,020 refreshed guestrooms. Adding to the existing footprint, the property 'branched out' with this multi-million dollar transformation, building an additional 40,000 sq. ft. of confer- ence center and event space, bringing the prop- erty's total meeting space square footage to more than 100,000 sq. ft. Nestled within lush, native palms and tropical fountains, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld offers a relaxing oasis tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, while conveniently situated in the heart of Orlando, providing guests steps-away access to SeaWorld® Parks, as well as ideal proximity to Universal, Disney and The Orange County Convention Center. "This hotel is one of the largest DoubleTree properties in the world, and the finalized expansion and renovation adds to the already-impressive portfolio of services, amenities and on-site venue offerings at DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld," says Russ Flicker, co-founder and managing partner, AWH Partners. "Our ownership team is proud to be here today with hotel management, local industry partners, leaders and media to share the new confer- ence center and event space in this beautiful setting." W i t h t h e a d d i t i o n , D o u b l e T r e e b y H i l t o n O r l a n d o a t SeaWorld is now large enough to handle in excess of 2,000 meet- ing attendees in complete comfort. With expansive grounds and strategically designed common spaces, other hotel guests can still enjoy a leisurely, uninterrupted experience separately within the resort footprint. The previously existing 60,000 sq. ft. of confer- ence center space, comprised of dividable indoor space and the option of theater, reception, classroom or u-shape set-up, was also upgraded during the renovation and expansion. A talented service staff provides delicious on-site catering with menus inspired by DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld's, Executive Chef Alberto Correa. Within walking distance of Orlando's Orange County Convention Center, the second largest meeting and convention facility in the country, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld holds three large conference centers, 36 breakout rooms and seven outdoor venues for banquet functions. From small, intimate gather- ings of as few as 10 to grand events of over 2,000, guests relish in state-of-the-art meeting space amenities including wireless internet access, large-screen image magnification technology, high-defini- tion teleconferencing capabilities and convenient business center services. For more information on meetings and events at DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, call (407) 352-1100. B M & T ••• September/October 2018 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 9