Monthly Archives: February 2019

Visit Plano Appoints New Convention Services Coordinator

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Visit Plano has promoted Lalaina Alvarez to the position of Convention Services Coordinator.

Alvarez has held an internship with Visit Plano for over a year. In her new role, she will manage all logistics, arrangements, and services for Visit Plano clients once they have been booked in Plano by the Visit Plano sales team. She will also assist meeting planners in coordinating events in each of Visit Plano’s targeted market segments including corporate, association, government, sports, and SMERF (social, military, educational, religious, and fraternal).

Alvarez earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs degree in May 2018 from the University of Texas at Dallas, where she will also complete her Masters of Public Affairs degree in May 2019.

Source: Visit Plano

The Wigwam invites Meeting Planners to enjoy nine ways to save

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To celebrate its 90th anniversary, the historic Arizona resort is offering 9 ways to save on everything that goes into group stays, including guest rooms, food & beverage, spa services, golf and more.

In celebration of 90 years as a Southwestern oasis resort, The Wigwam is excited to continue its incredible generosity by offering groups and meeting planners unbeatable perks through 2019. Complete with extensive meeting facilities, easy convenience to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale, the historic 440-acre desert oasis’ new 2019 offerings for groups and meeting planners – 9 Ways to Save – is offering incredible incentives and savings.

As the authentic Southwestern retreat celebrates 90 years of welcoming guests, The Wigwam’s newest promotion is offering 9 different deals and steals on all group travel for stays from April 1 – December 31, 2019. The resort can prorate all benefits to fit groups of any size, including the small and intimate. The historic milestone brings more than incredible savings on room nights with 9 benefits including:

$9.00 rebate per full price group rate credit to the master
$9.00 resort fee (normally $30.00)
90% retail pricing on audio-visual
90% retail pricing on standard banquet menus
9 upgrades to suites per 100 rooms
9 complimentary VIP amenities per 100 rooms
$90 staff room rates – 1:90 ratio
90% retail pricing on contracted golf
90% retail pricing on spa block treatments

Book now through April 30, 2019 to receive this offer. Cannot be combined with any additional offers and concessions. Existing contracts may not be amended. Based on availability.

The Wigwam is an ideal destination for productive and inspiring meetings year-round. The resort has 30,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and 55,000 square feet of outdoor event space, which consists of 25 separate meeting rooms and 10 intimate outdoor spaces.

For more information on the 9 Ways to Save promotion or to book meetings and events at The Wigwam, call (833)721-5047 or email WigwamSalesOnline@wigwamarizona.com.