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B M & T ••• July/August 2026 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 18 engagement. The resort's strength for planners lies in its integrated 120,000-square-foot event infrastructure of professional conference space. While the 30,000-square- foot Grand Ballroom and Majestic Ballroom handle grander crowds, the Royal and King Ballrooms offer 22,000 square feet of additional flexible space for more focused summits. To house these delegations, the property features 685 spacious guest rooms and suites, many with pri- vate balconies overlooking the grounds. The facility features forty flexible meeting rooms and vast, naturally lit foyers engineered for uninter- rupted logistical flow between sessions. Planners can utilize the Magnolia Courtyard or host sunset networking mixers aboard a yacht at the nearby marina. By blending deep cultural hospitality with a legacy of reliability, this resort has become much more than just a venue; it is a gathering place where a long- standing community of professional organizations and new visitors alike are welcomed with genuine warmth. This hospitality extends across the entire property, giving groups several ways to connect away from the podium. Between sessions, guests find recovery at the award-winning âme Spa & Wellness Collective, a 25,000-square-foot sanctuary with aroma-music steam rooms. This internal reset prepares players for the greens, where the resort features two 18-hole champi- onship courses—Soffer (7,162 yards, par 71) and Miller (6,417 yards, par 70). These fairways allow attendees to build real connections while moving easily from the boardroom to the greens. The result is a venue where business is conducted with excellence and ease, ensuring every guest feels truly valued. For your information: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa | (305) 932-6200 | jwturnberry.com. Columbus, GA: CALLAWAY RESORT & GARDENS Located just outside Columbus in Pine Mountain, Callaway Resort & Gardens stands as a premier destina- tion for secluded professional collab- oration, offering over 86,000 square feet of space to conduct business. Planners choose from environments like the Mountain Creek Ballroom, which handles sessions for up to 1,200 guests. For focused work, the Magnolia and Dogwood rooms offer private, comfortable settings that pull the best ideas out of a group. You can move from the Longleaf Ballroom to private workshops in the Loblolly or Bayberry suites. To accommodate these groups within the 6,000-acre estate, the resort pro- vides 149 guest rooms in the Lodge, plus 165 Two-Bedroom Cottages and 52 Villas. When a session requires privacy, the Sourwood Boardroom provides the dedicated space need- ed for executive strategy. The resort also offers unique outdoor venues like the Beach Dome and the Ironwood Courtyard. These spots transform networking from a standard reception into a meaningful exchange. Planners can elevate the experience at Spa Prunifolia, a 13,000-square- foot retreat offering forest-inspired recovery that clears the mind for the game ahead. Guests then transition to the Mountain View course, a par-72 layout measuring 7,057 yards, or the Lake View course, a par-70 design measuring 6,158 yards. Having access to these specialized meeting rooms and historic fairways, groups find the perfect bal- ance between high-level strategy and meaningful connection in the heart of Georgia. This venue ensures every meeting is truly productive and every attendee leaves refreshed. Callaway deliv- ers a professional retreat that honors both the corpo- rate mission and personal tranquility. This is where