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Programs & Packages
  • Mission Inn Resort & Club, a 1,000-acre resort located 30 miles northwest of Orlando, is home to TeamBuilders Worldwide, an organization that designs customized leadership, team and organizational performance development programs. TeamBuilders offers interactive learning sessions, measurement and strategic action planning. Activities are implemented throughout the property’s 30,000 square feet of function space or its 50-acre TeamBuilders’ Outdoor Learning Center, which offers trail hikes, zipline and highline courses. For more information, call 352.324.3101 or visit www.teambuilders.com.

  • Lansdowne Resort, in Landsdowne, Va., is offering its Meetings Rescue Package, which includes a complimentary opening reception, airport transportation, LCD projector and one complimentary round of golf per guest room. Part of the offer also includes a 5 percent credit to the master account, deluxe guest room accommodations and attendees have access to the indoor/outdoor aquatic complex, fitness club, exercise rooms and classes, 45 holes of championship golf and a spa. The Meetings Rescue Package starts at $299 per room with a minimum of 15 rooms for two nights and is for new group business only through March 31, 2009, and July 1 to Sept. 11, 2009. The package must be booked by Dec. 31. For more information, call 703.729.8400 or visit www.lansdowneresort.com.

  • For those booking a meeting at the Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine, Fla., the meeting planner receives a complimentary night plus a day at the spa or round of golf at the conclusion of the event. The head of the company receives a complimentary signature suite with a VIP amenity of choice, while attendees can enjoy a complimentary signature drink at the hotel lounge. There is also a 5 percent credit given to the event’s master bill. The offer is valid for new bookings only, 20 total room nights minimum and an agreement must be signed by Dec. 31. For more information, call 904.819.6121 or visit www.casamonica.com.

  • Kudos
    • InterContinental Tampa was recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as an official member of the Florida Green Lodging Program. The property has implemented green practices such as water conservation, energy efficiency and recycling programs. All guest rooms and suites are cleaned with all-natural green products that are non-toxic and biodegradable. For more information, call 813.286.4400 or visit www.intercontampa.com.