Planning an international event but not sure “where in the world” to get started? Here are a few notable venues available for an unforgettable global event.
Mansion Hotel & Spa at Werribee Park,
Melbourne, Australia
(www.lancemore.com.au/mansion)
Nestled on Werribee Park’s 10 acres of enchanting Victorian gardens and manicured lawns, the Mansion Hotel & Spa blends 1870s elegance with modern convenience and diverse meeting space.
In addition to the 91 luxurious guest rooms, guests will discover an acclaimed restaurant, superb spa and even a respected art collection featuring works by renowned Australian artists. Nine flexible event areas range from small meeting rooms to a large ballroom. Recreational amenities range from a sleek indoor pool area to a gymnasium and areas for snooker and tennis.
Hotel de Rome,
Berlin, Germany
(www.hotelderome.com)
This sensational lodging resides in an ornate 1889 structure that hosted the head offices for Dresdner Bank for several decades. Following its 2006 reincarnation as a hip and historic meetings-friendly hotel, Hotel de Rome offers 146 spacious guest rooms, plus ample event space that includes a spectacularly redone ballroom.
“This property in Berlin, Germany was my first experience hosting an international meeting and I remember well how beautiful the property was, from their lobby to the restaurant, guestrooms and function space,” says Devin M. O’Donnell, program manager for Meetings Logistics. “But what I remember most was how excellent their staff was from top to bottom, and how this group of individuals executed our meeting.”
Park Hyatt Mendoza,
Mendoza, Argentina
(www.hyatt.com)
With its dramatic Spanish Colonial architecture and setting on a vibrant plaza—with views of the Andes—the Park Hyatt is an eye-catching enclave of elegance that only gets better once you step inside. In addition to the pampering 186 guest rooms, attendees will discover a large and luxurious casino, peerless fine dining and inviting event spaces that include three meeting rooms, a boardroom and ballroom with banquet capacity for 280.
“I had an excellent experience at this property in Argentina,” comments Devin M. O’Donnell, program manager for Meetings Logistics. “While it likely requires a connection to get to, Mendoza is a beautiful city, surrounded by vineyards. The Park Hyatt is on the main square of the city and is an excellent product for a medium-sized program due to the amount of function space that they can offer.”
Engsholms Slott, Morko, Sweden
(www.engsholm.se)
A castle and estate hailing back to the 1300s, Engsholms Slott is only 45 minutes away from Stockholm, but transports attendees to elegance of bygone days with its ornate architecture and Old World ambience.
Guests will be surprised by the world of amenities, activities and event areas at the boutique 53-room island property, including boar-watching safaris, archery, endless seaside and seagoing options, and 17 meeting rooms and venues. Among the unique spaces are the Seaside Sauna house, and the lodging boasts plenty of team-building options and excursions as well.
Even the approach to meetings is a special one here. With their strong belief that the mind is more active when the body is moving, Engsholms Slott divides groups into smaller bunches of no more than four participants. Following their separate strolls, groups then reconnoiter and share their various conclusions.
