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•pg_33-37_ICI__BMT_pg3-58 6/21/13 10:38 PM Page 33 HOTELS THAT CATER TO DELEGATES TRAVELING WITH FAMILIES & CHILDREN M. ORIA BY GL ERT HERB frican-Americans have historically taken along family members and combined business trips with getaway vacations. It was common practice for Black delegates to arrive a few days early or stay a few days after the conference ended in order to spend some quality leisure time with loved ones. This practice even increased after 9/11 when general market travelers, brought face-to-face with their motility, experienced a similar need to spend more time with family and friends. Here then are a few possibilities for hotels and resorts that offer superb meeting facilities as well as great family friendly fun activities and recreational opportunities. A FOXWOODS RESORT, MASHANTUCKET, CT Each of their unique properties sets the stage for creating your ultimate Foxwoods experience. The Grand Pequot Tower is the perfect combination of traditional elegance and uncompromising comfort. The newly renovated Great Cedar Hotel is perfect for those with a thirst for adventure. The stylish MGM Grand at Foxwoods bustles with high voltage energy and superb service. The welcoming Two Trees Inn is preferred by guests who want to hedge their bets by combining the simple pleasures of a country inn with lively casino action just a short walk or shuttle ride away Choose Foxwoods for your next meeting, conference or trade show and enjoy working with their experienced and friendly team who will ensure your event is flawless. Whether for 10 attendees or 2,000, they have a variety of flexible options including 150,000 sq. ft. of conference space, four award-winning hotels with 2,200 deluxe rooms and suites, and a wide range of worldclass business and entertainment amenities. All under one roof. Are you or any of the family members traveling with you serious foodies looking for sophisticated award-winning cuisine? Perhaps you are a grab and go type of guest. Or do you simply want a night out with family and good food? Foxwoods Resort Casino is the perfect destination with 38 restaurants that include stars of the culinary world and familiar casual dining that is constantly evolving. Looking for some family oriented entertainment? It's game on for gamers of all ages at the Foxwoods Tree House with over 100 of today's top video games, classic arcade games, pinball machines, and much more. The whole clan can win tickets and redeem them for great prizes at this multi-level arcade that offers an enormous redemption counter including hundreds of toys, gifts, apparel, and electronics. While Foxwods may be known for superb meeting space, gaming, fine dining and entertainment, don't overlook its luxurious spa facilities and two championship golf courses for those family members that are searching for tranquility at the hands of expertly trained staff of professionals, or who yearn for an opportunity to stroke a few balls surrounded by stunning vistas ad magnificent settings. Foxwoods Resort Casino, the largest resort casino in North America, is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For more information visit ww.foxwoods.com. B M & T ••• May/June 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 33