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•pg_13-27__BMT_pg3-58 9/25/13 1:07 AM Page 15 EVERYTHING IS "SUNSATIONAL" FOR MEETINGS HELD IN SCOTTSDALE Not BY PATRICIA ANN JORDAN The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Pool only is Scottsdale's CVB FAM held for meeting planners sensational but "Sunsational," as well. In its 26th year, Sunsational appeals to meeting planners because they have an opportunity to experience Scottsdale's diverse portfolio of properties during 48 hours of site visits, meals plus amenities and attractions. From Southwestern hotels to those that highlight mid-century modern architecture, Scottsdale has something for every meeting planner, no matter the budget. Warm weather is another advantage to the destination, with more than 330 days of sunshine each year. Some entities this year's Sunsational attendees experienced: THE WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT & SPA, located in the heart of "new" Scottsdale. Attendees discover a new level of meeting accommodations, with over 200,000 sq. ft. of recently enhanced and expanded dedicated meeting space including 37 meeting rooms. A favorite for groups is the Resort's signature restaurant Deseo, serving authentic Nuevo Latino cuisine. The premier Kierland Golf Club features 27 holes of golf in a park-like setting of hills and valleys. HOTEL VALLEY HO has been a mid-century-modern landmark in Downtown Scottsdale since 1956 and is now fully restored, featuring a seven-story tower. Over 13,000 sq. ft. of indoor space features an abundance of natural light, including two ballrooms and five contemporary boardrooms. For outdoors, choose from 20,000 sq. ft. of space with venues like the lush Palm Court; panoramic Sky Line Rooftop; Main Place Courtyard, OH Pool or the Sands. ARIZONA CREATIVE EVENTS, which has been the preferred in-house Destination Management Company for the FireSky Resort & Spa over the past B M & T ••• September/October 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 15