The Kahala Resort Wins 2008 Gold Key and Pinnacle Awards

These, combined with the Smart Meetings' Platinum Choice Award received in November, show the legendary resort is re-asserting its reputation as one of the world's finest meeting properties.

"We just completed a $50 million renovation of all of our guest rooms and public spaces, including over 11,500 square feet of meeting space. These refreshed spaces, an ideal beachfront location in Honolulu and our staff's dedicated service, exemplify why The Kahala continues to be the perfect place for meetings and groups," said John Blanco, the managing director at The Kahala. "Both Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings magazines are highly respected publications and we are honored to receive these awards."

For over 30 years Meetings & Conventions readers have been awarding deserving properties, catering departments and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) with M&C Gold Awards. The Gold Key Award is bestowed upon the world's finest meeting properties.

Successful Meetings' Pinnacle Awards recognize conference centers, hotels and CVBs, as chosen and reviewed by meeting planners, for their commitment to hospitality excellence. Pinnacle Award winners consistently deliver unparalleled superiority in both the service and quality of their facilities.

Award-winning aspects of The Kahala's meeting facilities include:
• 23,000+ sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor function space with banquet facilities and boardrooms for groups up to 450
• Enhancements to over 11,500 square feet of ballroom and meeting space, including a complete décor redo from floor to ceiling
• Unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean, white sand beach, dolphins and spa provide an inspiring atmosphere.
• Executive business center on site
• Signature Meeting Breaks provide energizing alternatives to motivate the mind after hours of meetings; options include a Splash! Dolphin Encounter, CHI Energy & Fitness Break, a Spa-tacular Break and a Gifts of Hawaii Break.
• Expert catering and conference services staff able to cater to any and all requests
• In 2009, the addition of 6'x9' LCD video walls in both ballrooms will allow for seamless displays of images and presentations.

The Kahala's meeting spaces and ballrooms now reflect new design accents. Hand carved tables, armoires and hutches enhance the event space with one-of-a-kind furnishings. Carved wood panels and damask wallpaper harmonize for a traditional, formal Hawaiian elegance while custom designed chandeliers and island inspired shell mosaic artwork provide captivating focal points.

The Kahala's Presidential Suite now better serves dignitaries with an office/conference room, drop-down projection screen, a wet bar built into the library wall and a conference table. Presidential Suite amenities include a 24/7 Presidential Suite Aide, limousines, spa treatments, daily in-suite cocktails and pupus and more.

Kahala Credit, it's Easy to Qualify for Cash Back
Meeting planners and groups can experience The Kahala's refreshed meeting spaces and new rooms while saving by booking the resort's "Shouldn't You Get Credit?" promotion by March 31, 2009. Groups can receive savings from 5%-10% of actualized room revenues and a 10% discount on banquet food and beverage services by booking early (savings are dependent upon room nights booked). Also available are Suite Meeting Packages with top level service and VIP amenities. To book a meeting, call The Kahala Group Sales office at 808-739-8860 or email sales@kahalaresort.com.

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