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· Ideal Locations, Versatile Spaces, Superb Service: Presidente Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts Offers The Finest Places To Meet In Mexico MEXICO CITY - In Mexico's nine most important business and leisure recreation destinations, there are dozens of perfect spaces for meetings, large or small; and they are all to be found in a Presidente InterContinental hotel or resort. Whether it is the ultimate luxury board of directors retreat for a handful of guests at Paraiso de la Bonita, an innovative incentive program in Cozumel or Cancun, or a major conference or exhibition for hundreds, if not 1,500, in Monterrey, Guadalajara or Mexico City, Presidente InterContinental offers ideal meeting locations, versatile spaces and superb service to meet the expectations of the most demanding international travelers.
Presidente InterContinental's nine locations include Mexico's three most important cities for international business as well as the country's six most sought after tourism destinations. For the meeting planner, each location presents an unparalleled opportunity to combine efficient and productive business with the incomparable pleasures and unique character of Mexico. Each property uniquely integrates Mexico's fascinating archaeological and cultural heritage with exquisite dining and entertainment and the enjoyment of a varied, but always exciting and invigorating, natural environment of extraordinary beauty. Not surprisingly, the Presidente InterContinental Mexico City is the company's flagship property for meetings. As the vibrant center for the city's business and social life, the hotel can accommodate groups of over 1,500 and provide each guest with the highest levels of accommodation and service. In Monterrey and Guadalajara, Presidente also plays a pivotal role in shaping these important cities' characters as leading international business centers, accommodating meetings of 600 to 1,500 participants respectively. Additionally, Presidente InterContinental Guadalajara is just 5 minutes away from Expo Guadalajara, providing the prefect location to host conventioneers in addition to holding the largest and finest meeting rooms in the city. Best known as leisure resort destinations, Cancun, Los Cabos, Cozumel and Ixtapa are also ideal destinations for meetings and incentives. The Presidente InterContinental Cancun, just a short walk from the Cancun Convention Center, plays a premier role as a meeting/incentive option in one of the country's most popular tourism centers. At the tip of the Baja Peninsula, the all-inclusive Presidente InterContinental Los Cabos can handle groups as large as 500 or several smaller ones, and on the island of Cozumel, world-famous for its Scuba diving and snorkeling, the Presidente InterContinental Cozumel provides one of the elegant and gracious resorts in the western Caribbean, accommodating groups of up to 300. The Presidente resorts in Ixtapa (an all-inclusive property) and Puerto Vallarta also offer state-of-the-art meeting facilities and services for as many as 400 guests (Ixtapa) and 200 (Puerto Vallarta). Finally, the exclusive Paraiso de la Bonita, with only 90 suites, is the perfect choice for power meetings of chief executives. Whichever Presidente InterContinental hotel or resort is chosen, meeting planners can depend on the assistance of highly trained, thoroughly knowledgeable conference services managers on site and access to the latest information technology, audio-visual equipment and meeting supplies. Presidente InterContinental is also renowned for its banquet and catering services in addition to featuring the highest quality dining experience in a wide variety of restaurants, including those showcasing the elegant traditions of Mexican cuisine. Each property also is fully capable of planning and implementing imaginative themed events, entertainment and comprehensive incentive programs. Depending on the location, Presidente InterContinental meeting guests also have easy access to sightseeing excursions, cultural events, golf and other sports, and, of course, Mexico's spectacular beach areas. The following is a summary of features of interest to meeting planners and guests at each Presidente InterContinental property: Presidente InterContinental Mexico City: 600 rooms on 42 floors; meeting facilities for up to 1,600 guests, including ballrooms and 29 meeting rooms; multi-lingual staff, simultaneous translation and complete audio-visual equipment available; seven restaurants (including the new Mr. Chow's opening in December 2003, La Chimenea, The Palm, Alfredo de Roma, and Au Pied de Cochon); Los Cedros gymnasium and a comprehensive business center. AAA Four Diamond award. Presidente InterContinental Guadalajara: 409 rooms; 15 meeting rooms accommodating up to 1,500 theater style, including two ballrooms; video conferencing and comprehensive audio-visual equipment; the Club Olympus gymnasium and health club; Arco Iris restaurant and a Lobby bar. Presidente InterContinental Monterrey: 305 rooms, including 57 suites; 12 new meeting facilities accommodating up to 600 guests; fully integrated business center and state-of-the-art audio visual equipment; a 24-hour gym; Los Continentes restaurant, Wall Street steak house and the 5th Avenue bar. Presidente InterContinental Cancun: 299 guest rooms overlooking the Caribbean or Nichupte Lagoon; meeting facilities in two areas accommodating 400 guests, including a divisible ballroom easily convertible to small breakout rooms; championship golf next door; several restaurants (The Palm, El Caribeno, Cana Brava, Frutas y Flores) and poolside bar. AAA Four Diamond award. Presidente InterContinental Los Cabos: 395 rooms, most with ocean views, patios or balconies; two large divisible function rooms accommodating up to 500 and three other smaller spaces; complete meeting and audio visual services; six restaurants (including Da Antonio, Napa, El Patio, La Terraza, El Caribeno and Cana Brava Grill); tennis and sports clinics. The only resort in the area offering a truly gourmet all-inclusive experience. Presidente InterContinental Ixtapa: 420 rooms and suites; four formal meeting rooms accommodating up to 400 guests; audio visual equipment and services; all inclusive meeting packages; four restaurants (La Terraza, La Isla, Cana Brava, Frutas y Flores) and two bars, including a swim up bar; regularly scheduled theme parties (Mexican Fiesta, Carnival, Tropical Beach Party); fitness center and sports activities. Presidente InterContinental Puerto Vallarta: 135 rooms and suites; two meeting facilities accommodating up to 200 guests; two breakout rooms; themed parties; all-inclusive meeting packages; audio visual equipment; three restaurants (Coral, Caribeno, Cana Brava) and the Sunset Bar; gymnasium, 360-foot beach and water sports. Presidente InterContinental Cozumel: 135 oversized rooms, 55 deluxe ocean front rooms and 56 beach front reef rooms; two elegantly appointed meeting rooms accommodating up to 500 reception style with additional breakout rooms; complete meeting services with a focus on gourmet menus and exquisite special events; two restaurants (Arrecife and Caribeno) and Cana Brava bar. AAA Four Diamond award. Paraiso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso: 90 elegant suites in the style of Mexican Yucatan Peninsula haciendas; two gourmet restaurants and the Library Bar; an open courtyard and outdoor swimming pool; Mexico's first Thalassotherapy Spa. Presidente InterContinental offers a distinctive collection of nine luxury hotels and resorts situated in some of Mexico's most beautiful vacation destinations and important cities. Each property, committed to the highest levels of personalized service, reflects the culture and traditions of Mexico while providing world-class facilities and amenities that exceed the expectations of the most demanding world travelers. Ranging from large urban hotels catering to international business and leisure travelers to intimate luxury resorts, Presidente InterContinental properties can be found in Mexico City, Cancun, Cozumel, Guadalajara, Ixtapa, Los Cabos, the Riviera Maya, Monterrey, and Puerto Vallarta. For further information on Presidente InterContinental Hotels and Resorts visit www.intercontinental.com or contact Martha Serrano at (52) 5327 77 00 or via fax at (52) 5327 77 29. Media Contact: Abbey Nayor/ Roland Alonzi M. Silver Associates Inc. 212-754-6500 Abbey@Msilver-Pr.Com/Roland@msilver-pr.com |
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