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on the Atlantic Ocean. The upgraded look and feel are not only contemporary in style and décor, but guests will be cap- tivated by the artistic and cultural ambiance throughout. "We want guests to find our property alluring, as well as the perfect destination to unwind, discover and escape the routine," noted Director of Sales & Marketing Kali Karellas. From guest and banquet rooms to the lobby, restaurant and lounge, the hotel's redesign and renovation beautifully connects the oceanfront landscape with relaxing "beach- toned" color palettes that masterfully reflect the ambiance of Surfside Beach, South Carolina. All are designed to meet the needs of today's leisure and business travelers. Guests will be able to wake up to views of sand, surf and the most incredible sunrises from their beautiful ocean- front room, before heading down to the open and airy first floor to experience beachfront dining and a recently reno- vated seaside pool deck. Overlooking the sandy beaches of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, it is no surprise so many choose Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach for family vacations, championship golf, inspiring meetings, and weddings. Featuring stylish guest rooms, captivating ocean views, and all that the wonderful destination has to offer, guests also enjoy incredible dining choices, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly accommodations, and flexible meeting and event space. Providing easy access to the Myrtle Beach International Airport and close proximity to beloved Myrtle Beach attractions, the full-service hotel in Surfside Beach, South Carolina has something to please everyone. Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach is managed by Hostmark Hospitality Group. B M & T ••• September/October 2020 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 9 SAHARA Las Vegas. "Great care has been taken to incorpo- rate guest feedback into our plans, creating a truly unique, boutique experience right along the Las Vegas Strip. As each new amenity comes online, we continually look to our guests to ensure we deliver upon our promise to create the best guest experience in Las Vegas." SAHARA Las Vegas features 1,615 guest rooms, more than 85,000 aq. ft. of flexible meeting space and a collection of entertainment venues, lounges, two rooftop pools, the luxuri- ous Amina Spa and acclaimed restaurants, including the award-winning Bazaar Meat by José Andrés. To follow the transformation of SAHARA Las Vegas or to book your meet- ing, visit saharalasvegas.com. HOLIDAY INN OCEANFRONT IN SURFSIDE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA NEARING COMPLETION OF AN EXTENSIVE $2 MILLION RENOVATION Vibrant Open-Air Concept Brings Fresh Look and Feel to the Beachfront Hotel Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is nearing completion of an extensive $2 million renovation of its first-floor public space, restaurant and lounge. This follows a comprehensive $4 million renova- tion at the beachfront hotel that was completed in 2018, which included the remodel- ing of the 133 guest rooms, the remodeling of the outdoor pool and patio area, and enhanced landscap- ing. Completed in February 2020, these latest renovations pro- vide a fresh and vibrant open-air feel, which will enhance the guest experience upon arrival at the full-service oceanfront hotel. "The new look and feel will truly trans- form our guests' expe- rience the moment they walk in the door," said Vice President of Operations France Langan. "We look forward to showcasing the new look to our guests. Combined with the $4 million room renovations completed in 2018, the vacation des- tination now has a completely new look." The new open-air first-floor concept replaces a more mod- ular design that prevented guests from really experiencing the incredible views that come with being a beachfront property Holiday Inn Oceanfront at Surfside Beach, Balcony View