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The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club

Offering New "Reunion Stimulus Package" and
"Check In Offer" For New Reunion Bookings

... SW Florida Beachfront Resort Completed Two Major
Multi-Million Dollar Enhancement Projects In November 2009

NAPLES, FL – The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, which completed two major multi-million dollar enhancement projects in November 2009, is offering impressive incentives to reunion groups for reunions booked and held at the resort by December 31, 2010. The 319-room resort features 34,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space, many beautiful outdoor Gulf-front and Gulf-view venues, and is Southwest Florida's only resort directly on the beach to offer an on-site championship golf course, world-class spa, and award-winning tennis center.

The resort is offering two new programs to reunion groups: the "Reunion Stimulus Package" and a "Check In Offer," according the General Manager Jim Gunderson.

The "Reunion Stimulus Package" is available to reunion groups booking and holding a new program by December 31, 2010. Based on availability, the package includes: no attrition for qualified programs, free daily meeting room rental, a complimentary afternoon break, one complimentary guest room for every 25 paid, free entrance for attendees to the fitness center (with use of the exercise room, whirlpool, sauna and steam room), free wireless Internet access in all guest rooms, 25% off audiovisual services, and 25% off golf greens fees. To qualify, it must be a new booking with a minimum of 20 rooms per night for at least two nights. The package is not valid with any other offers, and some restrictions may apply.

A separate program that is being offered by the resort is the "Check In Offer." Available to reunion groups booking and holding a new program before December 31, 2010, this program enables reunion groups to receive up to $5,000 toward their program. Groups taking advantage of this offer will receive 10% of the total revenue for each individual program. The offer is based on availability, is not valid with any other offers, and some restrictions may apply. Additional incentives are available for programs held by April 30, 2010.

For more information, call the resort's Group Sales department at (800) 866-1946 or (239) 261-2222, ext. 2001, or complete an RFP at www.NaplesBeachHotel.com

Continually enhancing its already-impressive offerings, the resort completed two large multi-million dollar enhancement projects in November 2009. The resort completed the remodeling of all 319 guest rooms and suites, and completed its all-new pool area.

The first phase of the multi-million dollar guest room project, which was completed in January 2008, included new bedding and fabrics, flat-panel televisions, rich new furnishings, and accents in calming tropical shades. The second (and final) phase of the project includes totally-remodeled bathrooms in all guest rooms and suites, new carpet in all guest rooms and guest room corridors, and new sliding glass doors in the guest rooms and suites.

The totally-remodeled bathrooms in the guest rooms and suites are larger, with a sizable new walk-in glass-enclosed shower with striking sea-blue tile. The newly-remodeled bathrooms now feature new double sinks, spacious new vanities, beautiful new tile floors, new fixtures, and vanity mirrors. In addition, another vanity outside of the bathroom (complete with a sink, a large mirror, a vanity mirror, and towels) has been added so that another person can get ready while the bathroom is in use. This remodeling of the bathrooms kicked off in late 2008, and has been done in phases so as not to adversely affect guests or groups.

"When the bathroom remodeling project is complete in November, the resort will have invested more than $15 million on our guest rooms and suites since 2007, and more than $55 million on enhancements to our resort since 2000," said Gunderson. "We are continually enhancing our resort to ensure we're providing an exceptional experience to all of our groups and guests. With all of these impressive enhancements, it really is like a new resort."

In addition, the resort completed its new pool complex in November 2009. The new, much larger, beachfront pool complex features two new pools (a free-form pool for families, and a quiet oval-shaped pool for adults), whereas the existing area features just one pool. The area also features two new whirlpools, with one located by the family pool, and the other by the adult pool. There is also eight new cabanas with chic canvas awnings that may be reserved, which provides views of both the pool and the Gulf. The $5 million pool project also includes new restrooms, new locker facilities, and a new pool shop. Picturesque tall palms encircle this new large pool area, and there is easy access for guests to walk right onto the beach.

"We're providing these very enticing offers as incentives for reunion groups to check out our greatly-enhanced resort," said Gunderson. "Add to this the fact that our resort has everything on-site – the beach, golf, tennis, our world-class spa, great meeting space, and beautiful outdoor Gulf-front venues – and the resort truly is ideal for reunions."

A consistent recipient of many of the meetings industry's highest honors, the resort offers a variety of venues for meetings and receptions. The 22,000 square feet of meeting space in The Clubhouse provides an impressive view overlooking the championship golf course. Venue options at the resort include the 6,283-square-foot River of Grass Ballroom, the 2,457-square-foot Mangrove Ballroom, and such scenic outdoor venues as the Watkins Lawn.

Owned and operated by the Watkins family for more than 60 years, the 125-acre resort features: 1,000 feet of pristine white-sand beach; an on-site par 72 championship golf course; a world-class Spa; complete Fitness Center; a Tennis Center with six Har-Tru courts; Beach Klub 4 Kids, a recreational program for children ages five to 12; and an Orchid House, home to over 3,000 tropical plants.

In addition, guests can take advantage of four great restaurants, including the beachfront HB's on the Gulf, and the Seminole Store that serves deli sandwiches, ice cream, gourmet coffees and a variety of freshly baked pizza, pastries and desserts in a café atmosphere. The resort also features four bars, including the popular Sunset Beach Bar, consistently named "Best Place To View A Southwest Florida Sunset" and named "Naples' Best Beach Bar" by the Travel Channel.

The resort is just blocks from Naples' renowned shopping districts of fashionable 5th Avenue South and historic 3rd Street South. Venetian Village, Waterside Shops, Bayfront and Tin City are minutes away.

Reunion groups can experience the area by taking tours of the Everglades, Caribbean Gardens, or the Conservancy Nature Center. In addition, boat and fishing trips can be arranged at the hotel. Other leisure time activities can include Naples' outstanding museums, theaters, and art galleries.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North. For information, call the resort's Group Sales department at (800) 866-1946 or (239) 261-2222, or visit www.NaplesBeachHotel.com.

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P.R. Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070, ext. 207, or klamonica@chisano.com

NOTE: High-resolution photos of the resort may be downloaded from http://naplesbeachhotel.com/resort/media/Photos/Photos/viewPhotos.tpl. Or, photos are available by contacting Karen Lamonica.