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The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Exceeds the Top 10 Meeting Planner Trends

For Immediate Release

Melbourne, Fla., 2008 – Green, hi-speed Wi-Fi, healthy foods, off site adventures, and all inclusive packing are just a few of the 2008 trends reported by Hotel News Resource. * Today these trends are given preference when choosing a resort, and Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront is way ahead of the curve, so much so they have incorporated a spa sleep trend into the meeting matrix. “ Trend Right Meetings is a new package based on a culmination of a years worth of planning. A total property renovation of $30 million ensued following a new Quiet Zone designation for executives, installation of Ruckus Wireless, one of the fastest Wi-Fi systems on the market, Banquetology® a signature healthy catering option was instituted, and one of our proudest achievements is the One Palm certification from Florida Green Lodging,â€� ** states Tom Poehailos, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront. Trend Right Meetings is an all inclusive package based on a ten room minimum and offers meeting planners the following starting at $235 per night per person:

• Welcome amenity upon arrival
• Stylish, newly renovated overnight accommodations (1) King or (2) Double Beds.
• Newly renovated flexible ground level meeting space (individual lighting & temperature controls are standard in all meeting rooms)
• Complimentary Ruckus hi-speed Wi-Fi service in guest rooms, public areas and meeting space.
• Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage Program: includes a guaranteed wake-up call, a sleep CD, sleep amenities; eye mask, earplugs, lavender spray, and night-light, all complimentary
• A quiet zone for busy and sleep-deprived executives
• Options for a tropical Luau on the new 6,000 sq.-ft. oceanside deck or Banquetology styled catering including: breakfast, mid AM refresh, afternoon break and a variety buffet, plated or deli lunch options (includes sodas and bottled waters throughout the day
• Basic AV package includes a 10 ft screen, and extension cords (LCD optional upgrade)
• Crowne Plaza priority club meeting rewards points
• Online RFP process with a 2 hour response time
• Dedicated onsite meeting concierge and daily meeting debrief

Seasonal add-on adventures must be booked in advance and costs vary with each activity:

• Kayak on 22 restored wetlands acres at the Brevard Zoo --- Florida au natural
• Take in a Washington Nationals Spring Training Game at the Space coast Stadium
• Experience deep space ride the new “Shuttle launchâ€� at the Kennedy Space Center
• Experience or take a tour of the Rocket gardens at the Kennedy Space Center
• Let a professional surfer give you a few pointers --- take a surf lesson while enjoying the Atlantic
• Swim, walk or treasure hunt for seashells as the resort is “right smack on the beachâ€�