Anyone connected with meetings knows the best phrase you can hear at the end of the day is: “The meeting went smoothly.” Nowhere else in the Caribbean is that phrase heard more often than in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico offers more than 1.3 million square feet of meeting and function space and more than 14,000 hotel rooms for an outstanding range of top-name accommodation choices in a variety of price ranges. And now, with several top hotels and resorts offering great booking incentives, Puerto Rico is offering smooth meetings, with sophistication, satisfaction and sunshine. Booking promotions for groups of a minimum of ten room nights per night can enjoy concessions on room rates, catering, audio-visual services, complimentary welcome receptions and much more.**
Following are just a few booking promotions currently available through Puerto Rico hotels and resorts during 2013:
Hilton’s Puerto Rico Plus Offer: For groups booking by June 30th for programs in 2013 with a minimum of 50 total room nights and a two-night minimum stay can enjoy a five percent master rebate, one-hour authentic Puerto Rico Welcome Reception and Triple Meeting Planner Hilton HHonors Points from participating Puerto Rico properties including El Conquistador Resort, A Waldorf-Astoria Resort; Las Casitas Villas, A Waldorf Astoria Resort; Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza; El San Juan Resort & Casino; Condado Lagoon Villas at Caribe Hilton; the Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort; Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach & Golf Resort; or Embassy Suites Hotel & Casino Isla Verde. Call 800-321-3232 and mention the ‘Puerto Rico Plus’ promotion for more details.
Howard Johnson Hotel, Isla Verde: Groups booking a program in 2013 can take advantage of room rates starting at $99 per room, per night, along with complimentary WIFI internet access, complimentary continental breakfast daily; access to fitness center; welcome drinks at Café Le Plage Beach Club and $10 match-bet casino coupons. For more information, call 787-728-1300 or contact Mayline Menendez at mmenendez@howardjohnsonpr.com.
La Concha, A Renaissance Resort: Groups booking before March 31st for their 2013 program can take advantage of special room rates starting at $219 per night now through April, and $169 per night from May – December. In addition, groups receive ten percent off published catering menus and AV services and qualify for up to 100,000 Marriott Rewarding Event points. Groups with more than 50 room nights earn a one-hour complimentary cocktail reception; 100 room nights earn a complimentary room night per 35 rooms confirmed; 200 room nights receive a 5 percent credit to master account; and 300 room nights earn a complimentary AM or PM break. For more information, call 787-977-3576 or email sales@laconcharesort.com
Rio Mar Beach Resort, A Wyndham Grand Resort: Groups booked by March 31, 2013 for travel through December 23, 2014 staying three nights or longer with a minimum of 10 rooms per night can take advantage of several benefits based on the size of the group. Groups with 30-75 room nights receives one concession, 76-200 room nights receives two concessions, over 200 room nights receive three concessions. Concessions include one-hour complementary cocktail reception; one complimentary room night per every 30 rooms paid; one complimentary morning coffee break and one afternoon coffee and cookie break; one suite upgrade plus one complimentary VIP airport transfer per 40 paid rooms at the group rate (max 3 per group); 10% discount on banquet menu pricing; 20% discount on spa services and golf for registered group attendees; or 10% discount on non-exclusive roundtrip airport shuttle service for registered group attendees. For more details, call 800-464-6627 or email meetings@wyndhamriomar.com
San Juan Water Beach Club Hotel: San Juan’s only boutique hotel at the beach is offering groups of eight to 25 rooms per night special room rates starting at $179 per room, per night. In addition, corporate groups can enjoy one upgrade to suite; a coffee break; and complimentary meeting room WIFI. Incentive groups can enjoy one upgrade to suite; one sunset welcome beverage per attendees and one farewell amenity for each room. Groups must book by February 28th and travel by April 2013. For more information, call 787-728-3666 x1231 or email Betsy Mujica, Director of Sales & Marketing at bmujica@waterbeachhotel.com.
Sheraton Old San Juan: Groups booking before March 31st for a 2013 program receive up to 100,000 Starwood Starpoints® signing bonus, two percent rebate to master-billed rooms and a choice of accelerated room upgrades (1 for every 35 rooms confirmed), accelerated comp room (1 for every 35 rooms confirmed) or a PC tablet. For more information, call 787.721.5100 or email sales@sheratonoldsanjuan.com.
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino: Groups booking before March 31st for programs in 2013 can enjoy up to 100,000 Starwood Starpoints® signing bonus; two percent rebate to master-billed rooms and a choice of one of the following added benefits: accelerated room upgrades (one for every 35 rooms confirmed); accelerated comp room policy (one for every 35 rooms confirmed) or a complimentary welcome reception. For more information contact 787-993-3612 or contact Jeannette Aviles, director of sales, at jeannette.aviles@sheraton.com
**All promotions are valid to all eligible group/event/meeting bookings, subject to availability of guest rooms and meeting facilities at time of booking. Restrictions and qualifying group terms and conditions apply. These may include room night minimum room nights. Promotions not valid with any room blocks or meetings currently booked, under negotiation or that have already occurred. Promotions may not be combined with any other offers, incentives, discounts or promotions. Promotions not valid for catering-only events or weddings. Other restrictions may apply.
For more information about group meetings in Puerto Rico, visit www.meetpuertorico.com.
