Directory of meeting and convention facilities.

BURBANK AIRPORT HILTON AND CONVENTION CENTER

The recently expanded and renovated Burbank Airport Hilton and Convention Center now offers more meeting space than any other major meeting hotel of it's size in the greater Los Angeles area. With up to 41 concurrent breakout rooms, no other hotel gives you more "meeting power" than the Burbank Airport Hilton. Don't let our moderate prices mislead you. When you meet at the Hilton, be prepared for a style of care and service like nothing in your experience. Of course, you expect your meeting room to be arranged, the A/V system working perfectly and scheduled refreshments ready. But that is just the beginning. To make sure your meeting is flawless even in the smallest detail, our entire staff is committed to some noteworthy promises. Convenient and easy access is provided via Burbank Airport or the Golden State Freeway (I-5) and Ventura Freeway (Hwy 134/101). Need extra parking? With 1,200 spaces, Burbank Hilton event parking is quick, easy, and never congested. Complimentary transportation is provided from Burbank Airport and to local shopping, dining, and entertainment. Despite the recent earthquake, the hotel and meeting facilities are fully operational and our dedicated employees are working hard to keep it that way. If you would like more information on how to make your next meeting or convention successful, please give us a call at [phone] and ask for one of our sales representatives. At the Burbank Airport Hilton we are committed to a standard of service that is nothing less than exceptional.

DANA POINT RESORT

What could be more appealing surrounding a sales or board meeting than an ocean view and the scent of fresh hyacinth and lavender? Located atop a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean on 42 lushly landscaped acres, the Dana Point Resort is the answer in adding a breathtaking scenic touch to any Southern California agenda.

The Dana Point Resort features 36,000 square-feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space, including a 10,044-square-foot grand ballroom with 14-foot ceilings, a 60-seat tiered Learning Center perfect for multimedia agendas, three beautifully appointed board rooms and over 12 acres of flexible outdoor meeting space with panoramic garden and ocean views.

Your attendees can relax and enjoy 350 ocean and garden view guest rooms and suites, three lighted tennis courts, two heated swimming pools, three spas, sauna and a complete fitness center which includes a staff of therapeutic masseurs. Award-winning Watercolors Restaurant with panoramic ocean views, offers breakfast, lunch, gourmet dining and an unforgettable Champagne Brunch each Sunday. Relax over cocktails with an ocean view in Lantern Bay and Burton's Lounge.

Several transportation options are available to meet arriving attendees from Los Angeles International, John Wayne/Orange County, and San Diego Airports. And for those driving, the Resort is easily accessible to the San Diego Freeway (I-5) between Laguna Beach and San Clemente on the coast, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. For a free copy of our Meeting Customizer, call [phone] or [phone].

HOLIDAY INN CONVENTION AND WORLD TRADE CENTER: RE-OPENING OF RENOVATED HOLIDAY INN IN DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH

The Holiday Inn Convention and World Trade Center in downtown Long Beach announced the re-opening of the newly renovated hotel will take place in late March, 1994. The hotel is in the process of completing a $4-million-dollar renovation which began last summer. The announcement was made by Cindy Norman, President of CNN Management Company and General Manager of the hotel.

Although the hotel has been opened throughout the entire renovation, all facets of the building and services have been replaced, updated and completely changed, from the guestrooms to the hotel lobby to the fire safety system to the linens and glassware.

"We have an entirely new look and feel to our hotel," said Norman, "and we are proud of what we have done in a short period of time. I am encouraging all of our patrons and neighbors to come tour the hotel or have a meal in our new restaurant. We think they will be pleasantly surprised and will welcome the new change to downtown Long Beach," she continued.

The hotel is decorated in resort-like decor and is reminiscent of the beach which brought the name to the city. The custom guestroom furnishings include granite top bathroom vanities, Italian tile bathroom flooring, two telephones per room with Dataport computer hook-ups, in-room coffee makers (with free coffee service for all guests) and new remote control color televisions featuring closed caption television, on-demand movie rentals, and in-room video checkout.

The meeting and banquet space has been increased from 3,000 square-feet to 9,000 square-feet, with the addition of the Atlantic Ballroom, which joins the already existing but newly renovated Pacific Ballroom. The hotel also has seven breakout rooms, and Executive Boardroom, and new banquet chairs, tables, linens and glassware. This new meeting space makes it possible to accommodate receptions up to 500 and banquets up to 350 people.

The hotel is located at 500 East First Street, Long Beach, CA, 90802. For reservations or further information on the hotel, call the hotel directly at [phone] or the Holiday Inn toll free reservation center at (800) HOLIDAY (465-4329).

HYATTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFER SPECIAL SERVICES AND INCENTIVES TO MEETING PLANNERS

Meetings and conventions have taken on new appeal for Southern California-bound conference planners, especially for those who have discovered the special services and incentive programs offered at Hyatt Hotels. Hyatt Hotels, with eight properties conveniently located near business centers and Southland attractions in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties, feature Hyatt Meeting Connection|R~ and Meetings Dividends|R~. These programs provide planners with specialized services and encouragement to book meetings.

For smaller conferences, "Meeting Connection|R~" is a one-stop source for individuals planning meetings of 50 rooms or less. The service provides step-by-step guidance by a Hyatt sales professional trained in catering and convention services. Specialized services include a designated meeting request line for quick response, half-price shipping by Federal Express, message delivery to meeting attendees, complimentary incoming facsimile service and specialized food and beverage pricing.

With "Meeting Dividends|R~," planners can earn up to 25,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points each time they hold a meeting at a Hyatt Hotel in Southern California. Points, which are good towards room upgrades, special services and Hyatt vacations, are earned for the total number of meeting nights and on each eligible dollar spent on catering for breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons and banquets during a conference.

From a small corporate gathering to a large convention, Hyatt provides exceptional service and unsurpassed quality. Experienced Hyatt sales staff and convention services managers work to ensure a successful, productive and enjoyable meeting.

From the Conejo Valley to South Orange County, Hyatt Hotels offer the utmost in meetings services and accommodations. For more information, contact each hotel directly.

Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 258 rooms, 11,000 square-feet meeting space, [phone].

Hyatt at LAX, 549 rooms, 42,000 square-feet meeting space, [phone].

Hyatt on Sunset, 262 rooms, 6,000 square-feet meeting space, [phone].

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles, 484 rooms, 24,000 square-feet meeting space, [phone].

Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 521 rooms, 17,000 square-feet meeting space, [phone].

Hyatt Regency Irvine, 536 rooms, 30,000 square-feet meeting space, [phone].

Hyatt Newporter, 410 rooms, 19,000 square-feet meeting space, [phone].

Hyatt Regency Alicante, 400 rooms, 40,000 square-feet meeting space, [phone].

MEET WITH SUCCESS AT LE MERIDIEN NEWPORT BEACH 

Your total quality objectives will be achieved with meetings held at Le Meridien Newport Beach. This four-star, four-diamond hotel exemplifies the excellence that today's businesses strive to achieve.

From its impeccable service to its award-winning cuisine, Le Meridien fulfills the European tradition of gracious hospitality. More than 20 languages are spoken by its staff, which will help you prepare for a flawlessly executed event.

A specialist in small groups, Le Meridien's facilities range from elegant ballrooms to poolside hospitality suites and a luxurious conference room for your corporate board. Even the sophisticated Restaurant Antoine offers private rooms for business or entertaining needs.

Le Meridien Newport Beach is located at 4500 MacArthur Boulevard at Birch Street, adjacent to the John Wayne/Orange County Airport and four miles from the Pacific Ocean. Rising 10 stories, the building's architectural style is sleek and modern. Three separate wings house 435 guest rooms, including 24 executive suites, four VIP suites and one presidential suite.

Through the hotel's Business Center, guests have access to secretarial services, telecopying, personal computers, translation services and fax machines. Airline ticketing and car rental are also available on site. Le Meridien's Panache Club Floor offers a host of complimentary amenities, including suit pressing, shoe shines and even a car wash. Fresh cut flowers, crystal glassware, terry robes and hair dryers are provided in every Panache Floor room. For more information, call [phone].

OJAI VALLEY INN

The Ojai Valley Inn, built in 1923, is a magnificent resort nestled in the enchanting Ojai Valley, 90 minutes from Los Angeles. The resort is home to the GTE West Classic on the Senior PGA Tour. You will find rest, relaxation and extensive hiking, biking, and jogging trails throughout the Los Padres National Forest. Plus, our new Ranchos Dos Rios offers miles of horseback riding trails. Call now for information on the many packages we offer. (800) 422-OJAI (6524). SAN DIEGO MISSION VALLEY HILTON

Meeting planners rejoice at the flexibility, service and commitment to successful meetings found at the San Diego Mission Valley Hilton. With a competitively priced banquet menu and over 20,000 square-feet of flexible meeting space, including a 5,250-square-foot ballroom which accommodates up to 500 guests, a 5,000-square-foot Executive Conference Center, and a picturesque poolside terrace for outdoor events, the Mission Valley Hilton is the perfect choice for an upcoming meeting, conference or special event.

SAN DIEGO PRINCESS RESORT: NO LONGER A MEETING PLANNER'S SECRET

An ideal location, versatile function space and a reputation for fine catering and accommodations make the San Diego Princess Resort the top choice of business travelers and meeting professionals destined for San Diego.

Situated on the shores of San Diego's Mission Bay, the San Diego Princess features 462 guestrooms and over 32,000 square-feet of flexible meeting space designed with classic elegance and contemporary style.

To keep pace with the changing needs and expectations of business travelers and meeting planners alike, the San Diego Princess recently completed a major renovation of its 10,000-square-foot Princess Ballroom. The largest of the property's space, the Princess Ballroom can accommodate 700 for meetings or 1,100 for receptions and can be divided into 12 separate rooms for smaller events.

The newest addition to the Resort's function space is the 7,500-square-foot Sunset Ballroom which was unveiled in 1992. The entire western length of the room, with floor to ceiling windows, opens to a spacious covered deck overlooking Mission Bay, making it an ideal venue for outdoor luncheons, receptions or coffee breaks. The Sunset Ballroom can accommodate up to 650 banquet-style or 550 schoolroom-style.

An additional 23 conference rooms provide business executives and meeting planners with a variety of configurations to host galas, stage and slide show presentations, or smaller symposiums and meetings.

Equal to the San Diego Princess' prevailing and flexible meeting facilities is the quality of service. A professional catering, convention services and audio/visual staff provides comprehensive support to produce state-of-the-art meetings and events.

In recognition of its commitment to quality and service, the San Diego Princess Resort was recently presented with San Diego's "Finest Service Award." Developed and presented by the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau, the "Finest Service Award" is an annual honor which recognizes one local hotel for superior service in conference and convention accommodations.

The San Diego Princess is located within 15 minutes of downtown and the San Diego Airport at 1404 West Vacation Road. For information regarding the property's extensive meeting and banquet facilities, contact a group sales or catering sales professional at [phone] or [phone].

SHERATON LONG BEACH HOTEL-GUESTS ARE FLYING HIGH AFTER WINNING 100,000 AMERICAN AIRLINES AADVANTAGE MILES.

On December 15, 1993, Mr. Herbert Ho, an executive with Stevedoring Services of America, found himself the lucky winner of 100,000 American Airlines AAdvantage Miles offered as the Grand Prize in a recent promotion conducted by the Sheraton Long Beach Hotel. Mr. Ho's name was selected at random from numerous contest entries in a drawing conducted by Ms. Gail Rubenstein, Corporate Travel Director for Hasbro, Inc., Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

The two-month promotion, designed to encourage new Corporate Travel Accounts, also offered guests triple AAdvantage miles, a free membership in Sheraton Club International and a complimentary breakfast and newspaper for each day of their stay. Similar programs are planned for 1994.

"Corporate Travelers are crucial to our overall sales and marketing efforts," said Eric Jellson, the hotel's Director of Sales and Marketing. "We've long recognized the importance of Corporate Accounts to our business and will continue to initiate programs designed to nurture this relationship."

For more information on the Sheraton Long Beach Hotel or how to join the hotel's DCS Travel Club, call Mr. Eric Jellson at [phone].

THE WATERFRONT HILTON BEACH RESORT

Located across from an eight-mile stretch of beautiful white sand beach, The Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort is a Four-Diamond property combining spectacular ocean views with unparalleled service. With its 290 rooms, featuring ocean views and private lanais, and flexible meeting space. It has become one of the premier meeting and conference venues in Southern California. Highlights such as conference parlors with full ocean views, luncheons on the pool terrace overlooking the beach, and two floors of Concierge rooms offering special amenities makes The Waterfront Hilton beach Resort the first choice of both meeting planners and attendees. Complimentary shuttle to and from John Wayne/Orange County Airport is available.

In March 1994, the addition of The Waterfront Pavilion will increase the total available meeting space to 20,000 square-feet. This Superspan Structure has no interior obstructions and will measure 40'x150'. "We are excited about this addition," said Phil Johnson, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Resort. "We have had demand for this type of space, and we will now be able to accommodate these requests."

The Resort's location is an invitation to meeting attendees to bring the family along, as Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and other major attractions are only 30 minutes away. The Dolphin Yacht Club offers special supervised activities for kids during the summer. The Resort boasts a fitness center, two tennis courts, and beach equipment such as lounge chairs, umbrellas, and volleyballs. Bicycles are also available for rent. The Resort's guests enjoy outstanding cuisine, featuring an expansive Sunday Brunch that would impress even the most discriminating gourmet.

For more information, contact The Waterfront Hilton Beach Resort at [phone] or [phone].

YOSEMITE MARRIOTT TENAYA LODGE-A NATURAL DESTINATION FOR BUSINESS WINTER CONFERENCE PACKAGE

The Yosemite Marriott Tenaya Lodge announces its Winter Conference Package. For the Lodge's business clients, a spectacular value package will be available December 1, 1993 through March 17, 1994. The package rate includes lodging, a one-hour welcome reception, a hospitality suite, audio/visual equipment, continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon break service, plus a half-day tour of Yosemite Valley -- all for $135.00 per night, per person.

Since its opening three years ago the Yosemite Marriott has provided a natural choice and perfect setting for corporations to conduct business. The three-story, 242-room resort is set among 35 wooded acres only minutes away from some of the nations finest recreational areas. "Whether it is a corporate management seminar, a retreat, a division meeting or an in-house training program, Tenaya Lodge has the facilities and amenities to personalize each individual companies' needs." states Michael Pitstick, Director of Sales. Tenaya Lodge is located far enough away from the daily work environment yet not quite so far away from it to be inconvenient for companies from both Northern and Southern California. With the Winter Conference Package, companies need no further incentive to join the impressive roster of Tenaya Lodge's past business guests! For information and reservations call [phone].