Associated Luxury Hotels Internationa

WASHINGTON, DC (October 2011) -- Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) reports that continued improvements and expansions are being invested currently to enhance their already-impressive offerings. Many of the Members of ALHI, which serves the association and meetings industry with its National Sales Organization (NSO) services exclusively for its membership of more than 130 Four- and Five-Diamond quality hotels and resorts worldwide, have recently completed, or are involved in, impressive enhancement projects.

 This includes major additional meeting space in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. The AAA Five-Diamond resort completed $55 million of enhancements, and is now constructing a new $20 million conference center that is slated for completion on 10-11-12. When the project is complete, the resort will feature a total of 150,000 square feet of event space. Already-complete projects include the addition of more modern décor in the 649 guest rooms and in the lobby, and the addition of a new restaurant and lounge.

La Costa in Carlsbad (San Diego), California completed a $50 million renovation in 2011, which included the re-design of the impressive Coastal Events Center, the renovation of the 610 guest rooms and suites, the renovation of the Champions and Legends golf courses, a re-design of the spa, and new outdoor event venues. Additional offerings include 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, 17 tennis courts, and seven swimming pools.

Loews Miami Beach Hotel, located in the heart of South Beach in Miami, Florida, recently completed a $50+ million renovation that included the redesign of its lobby, 790 guest rooms, and porte cochere, and the addition of a new ice cream shop. Offerings at the oceanfront hotel include 65,000 square feet of meeting space, Elemis Spa and Fitness Center, and seven restaurants.

Following a recent multi-million dollar renovation Enchantment Resort in picturesque Sedona, Arizona, now features newly renovated guest rooms, including new hardwood floors, remodeled bathrooms, and updated décor. The 218-room resort features more than 13,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, 20,000 square feet of outdoor banquet space, and the world-class 24,000-square-foot Mii Amo destination spa.

The exquisite Coeur d’Alene, located on the shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho, opened the new Hagadone Event Center offering 11,000 square feet of meeting space, with beautiful lake views. This brings the 338-room resort’s offerings to 32,000 square feet of meeting space.

Set within 240 lush acres, Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California, recently completed enhancements to its guest rooms and outdoor group venues.

Nestled in the foothills of the spectacular Rocky Mountains, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, renovated the Southeastmoor and Northeastmoor guest rooms, public areas, and exterior entrances. This follows enhancements to the West Tower rooms, West meeting rooms, and West Lobby Bar in 2010. The renowned AAA Five-Diamond resort features 744 guest rooms, 185,000 square feet of meeting space, 18 restaurants, three championship golf courses, a Five-Star spa, and a newly renovated tennis facility.

The AAA Four-Diamond Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club in picturesque Durham, North Carolina, recently completed a $3.7 million renovation of its guest rooms and public areas. Offerings include 271 guest rooms, 33,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and an 18-hole championship golf course.

These are just a few examples of the many renovations and enhancements recently completed at ALHI Member hotels and resorts.

Featuring a worldwide portfolio of over 100,000 rooms and suites and more than 10 million square feet of meeting space, ALHI provides planners and their organizations experienced NSO services, expertise, and account advocacy with diverse options among its outstanding worldwide Member hotels and resorts which specialize in meetings and incentive programs. ALHI provides reliable one-call professional sales assistance and access to their distinctive hotels and resorts for meetings and incentive/recognition programs ranging from 10 to more than 6,500 rooms.

There is no cost to planners’ or executives’ organizations to utilize the NSO services of ALHI, as its Members’ dues fund the National Sales Organization to serve planners with local professionals.

For information on any of the distinctive hotels and resorts in ALHI’s impressive portfolio, or for a free copy of ALHI’s new “2011-2012 ALHI National Sales Guide To Meeting Facilities,” contact your nearest ALHI National Sales Office (in Washington, D.C. call 202-887-7020), call the “ALHI Group Desk” toll-free at 866-303-ALHI (2544), and visit www.alhi.com.

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PR Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070, ext. 208 or klamonica@chisano.com Note: High-resolution photos of Associated Luxury Hotels member properties, including those referenced in this release, are available by contacting Karen Lamonica.