Programs & Packages
- Trump SoHo New York hopes to make 2012 the year of customization and alternative event spaces by working with groups to create memorable meetings. A luxury downtown Manhattan hotel, Trump SoHo offers more than 12,000 square feet of meeting space, floor-to-ceiling windows and customizable WiFi. The 46th floor SoHi room offers sweeping city views, and the 1,026-square-foot covered Spring Terrance can host outdoor receptions year-round. For more information, call 877.828.7080 or visit www.trumpsohohotel.com.
- World Yacht announced the addition of Rendezvous, a modern motor yacht with a lounge and dining room, to its fleet. The 112-foot yacht has a 149-person capacity. From the water, groups will see spectacular views of the New York City skyline. Rendezvous also has a dance floor, cocktail bar and two interior decks. Onboard catering is available. The three other ships in the fleet can accommodate from 50 to 500 people. Cruises depart Pier 81 on the west side of Manhattan, located within walking distance of Times Square. For more information, call 212.630.8100 or visit www.worldyacht.com.
Destination Dispatch
- The Greater Cleveland Aquarium opened in January within Cleveland’s Nautica Entertainment Complex. The 70,000-square-foot aquarium houses 1 million gallons of water and 40 tanks that are home to thousands of living creatures, from native Ohio brook trout to piranhas and sand tiger sharks. Facility rentals are available, accomodating up to 600 guests. For more information, call 216.862.8803 or visit www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com.
- LaSalle Hotel Properties acquired Washington, D.C.’s Hotel Palomar for $143.8 million. The hotel, offering 225 guest rooms and 11,000 square feet of function space, will continue to be managed by Kimpton Hotels. For more information, visit www.lasallehotels.com or www.hotelpalomar-dc.com.
New Releases
- The Pennsylvania Tourism Office has partnered with Foodspotting, a popular, fast-growing social media site, to showcase classic Pennsylvanian dishes and promote the state’s restaurants, breweries, wineries and markets. For more information, visit www.visitpa.com or www.foodspotting.com/visitpa.