Elite Meetings Names the Five Top Renovated Resorts
SANTA BARBARA, CA, September 23, 2008. Elite Meetings International, Inc. released its selections for Elite 5 recognition of Five Top Must-See Makeovers. The selections include:
Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Florida
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, Irving, Texas
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii
The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, California
The five properties have or will debut their new looks within the next several months. To make the selections, explains Susan Campbell, Editorial Director of Elite Meetings magazine, "We researched resorts from many North American markets. We then made our selections based on the scope of their projects and effectiveness of their investments. All of these properties," she adds, "have invested in ways that are sure to enhance the meeting or incentive travel experience."
This recommendation represents the second in a series of Elite 5 favorites, to be released by Elite Meetings magazine. The entire Elite 5 article can be read at http://www.elitemeetings.com/elite5/200809.




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