Programs & Packages
- For meeting planners looking for savings, New York-based Loews Hotels recently introduced a new value program, available for bookings made now through April 30. Loews is offering meeting planners and attendees a variety of savings in upgrades and services, such as unlimited in-room high-speed Internet, plus credits toward future meetings at 17 Loews Hotels properties. Also included in the Value program are one complimentary room and one VIP upgrade for every 25 rooms booked and one lunch upgrade to a signature Loews menu for a more upscale dining experience and planners can earn a 5 percent credit on rooms revenue, which can be used toward another Loews Hotels meeting. The first meeting must be booked by April 30 and the second by Aug. 31. Both meetings need to occur by the end of the year. For more information, call 800.235.6397 or visit www.loewshotels.com.
- Rhode Island’s Marriott Newport is offering two promotions for qualified groups. The Pick Two 2009 Value Date Promotion lets qualified meetings pick two features, such as complimentary Internet access in guest rooms, complimentary room rental, no attrition fees or double Marriott Rewards Points. The “Multiple Meetings. Multiple Rewards” offer features a growing list of options, including one complimentary room per 35 paid room nights, 20 percent discount on in-house audiovisual equipment, waived general session and breakout room rentals, no attrition fees for up to 30 percent slippage, and a 10 percent rebate off of catering revenue to the master account. The offers are only applicable to groups with a minimum of 25 actualized rooms on peak night. For more information, call 401.849.1000 or visit www.newportmarriott.com.
- Omni Hotels is offering its new Zero Attrition program across the brand for meetings and events. This program waives the attrition fees for new contracts booked and consumed during this year. New meetings, with up to 150 peak room nights, must be booked by June 30 and take place within the calendar year. For more information, call 800.843.6664 or visit www.omnihotels.com/zeroattritionmeetings.
- Rhode Island’s Providence Warwick CVB recently unveiled a marketing promotion and dedicated website in response to the growing interest in drive-market destinations. Nearly 25 percent of the U.S. population lives within 300 miles of the Providence area. Visitors to the site can check hotel and meeting space availability, access meeting guides, maps and directions, and enter to win a $500 gas card. For more information, visit www.onetankmeetings.com.