Conference facilities
It’s possible. Since Hurricane Ivan destroyed the island’s House of Parliament, island lawmakers have conducted their affairs in the Trade Centre, and in fact, occupy about 80 percent of the facility’s time. Because the Trade Centre enjoys this constant use, manager Martin Bedeau points out that the facility is both well-maintained and constantly improved. “Keeping the property up to date is a priority for us,” he says. When not in use for official purposes, the Trade Centre has hosted the Caribbean Gift and Craft show... along with 15 other trade shows, says Bedeau. Seven international conferences have also be held. Physically, the Trade Centre is housed in two buildings. The larger of the two can house 350 to 875 meeting attendees, while the smaller Annex is right-sized for 100 to 300. Trade shows, however, can admit up to 1200 visitors. The Trade Centre has full catering facilities and can provide “all sorts of cuisines,” Bedeau explains. “You think of it and we can do it.” He adds that
all his chef’s dishes include “the Grenada touch.” “You not only feel our golden hospitality,” he tells potential conference clients, “you taste it too. If you don’t experience an event at the Trade Centre, you will never know what Grenada is truly like.” Grenada Grand Beach Resort Grenada’s fabled Grande Anse Beach is the home of this impressive hotel facility, soon to join the Crowne Plaza family worldwide. Conference attendees enjoy four-star levels of comfort and service, and in their off time, can take part in snorkeling, tennis, kayaking or golf on the hotel’s own 9-hole course, or they can simply choose to keep in shape at the fully equipped fitness center. Then when it’s time to work, they can meet in the hotel’s conference center, the largest in the Eastern Caribbean. The center houses nine meeting and function rooms, ranging from 270 to 4750 square feet, with no pillars or other obstructions to block attendees’ view of presenters. There’s a large foyer for registration and receptions and
refreshment breaks, an upper deck for media or translators, a separate entrance for conference attendees, and the latest in technology and A/V equipment throughout. And for that grand concluding event, there’s the Crown Ballroom, seating up to 900 in theater style. Finally, when it’s time to settle the bill, the Grand offers points toward the InterContinental Hotel Group’s award-winning Priority Club program, usable at over 4,000 IHG hotels, in 10,000 restaurants, and on 40 airlines worldwide. Coyaba Beach Resort Also located on Grande Anse Beach, the Coyaba Beach Resort bends over backward to accommodate meetings and conferences. It’s a more intimate facility than Grenada Grand, with one meeting room of 1,040 square feet that comfortably houses up to 75 people in a theater setting, 30 in a school seating arrangement, or 38 around a U-shaped table. The support services are first rate, with free internet service, fax machine and photocopying. There’s both 24-hour front desk service and a specially trained meeting support manager. One big Coyaba Beach advantage is the hotel’s offer: Group rates are just $216 per room, per night, and include a 10 percent discount on both group
Physically, the Trade Centre is housed in two buildings. The larger of the two can house 350 to 875 meeting attendees
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CONFERENCE & CONVENTION CENTRE
Welcome to the Grenada Grand Beach Resort, the prefect destination for your business meeting. The resort boasts 240 luxurious rooms located on 20 lush acres on the world famous Grand Anse Beach, just 10 minutes drive from both the airport and St. George's Grenada's picturesque capital. Our conference facilities include, a business center modern audio visual equipment, 9 meeting rooms including a ballroom accommodating up to 500 persons and media gallery. What ever your choice, your pleasure is our business. For more information please visit us at www.grenadagrand.com.
Tel: +1 473 444 4371 Fax: +1 473 444 4800 • Grand Anse Beach, St. George's, Grenada, West Indies Email: [email protected] • www.grenadagrand.com
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