International Association of Conference Centers Approves Area’s Premier Meeting Facility
TUCSON, Ariz., 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort today announced that its 11,000 square-foot contemporary conference center received the coveted approval from the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). Only select conference centers that meet stringent quality standards and provide essential products and services receive the IACC designation. The Executive Conference Center at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador is the only IACC approved conference center in Southern Arizona.
The Executive Conference Center at Hilton El Conquistador, designed for small to medium groups of 10 to 100 guests, provides a total meeting environment with specifically designed, IACC-approved infrastructure and equipment to support productive meetings. As mandated by IACC, all conference rooms feature state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, ergonomic seating, work tables with non-reflective surfaces and built-in electrical outlets as well as specially designed, energy-efficient lighting. Most meeting rooms also offer windows and balconies with spectacular views of the Catalina Mountains that guests can enjoy year-round during their meeting breaks.
Among the rigorous IACC standards is the selection and quality of dining options available. The Executive Conference Center at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador delivers with continuous break service featuring an array of innovative food and beverage offerings available in two dedicated break areas. Conference groups are also able to enjoy the resort’s two restaurants – Sundance Café, as well as the new signature restaurant – Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails featuring fresh, regional fare and contemporary cocktails.
As mandated by IACC, the Executive Conference Center at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador provides meeting planners with a designated conference planner and skilled support staff that assist clients in realizing their meeting objectives. The events team at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador includes award-winning event planners to ensure every meeting is professionally managed from beginning to end. A full inventory of standard audiovisual equipment as well as advanced conference technologies and technicians are available onsite to set up and support presentations. Within the executive conference center there is a staffed concierge center that provides technical support, express shipping, computer access, copying, faxing and other services.
According to IACC-Americas President, TJ Fimmano, “We are delighted to welcome The Executive Conference Center at Hilton Tucson El Conquistador into our growing chapter of world-class conference centers. The inclusion of this executive conference center demonstrates our continual effort to champion the conference center concept throughout North America.”
IACC was established to provide and promote market awareness of conference centers as offering separate, distinct and special places and services; to collect and distribute information on the industry and its trends; to provide an exchange of experiences among its members; to address common problems, needs and opportunities; to provide programs and services that assist members in operating more effectively; and to deliver an exceptional meeting experiences each and every time.
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador is currently offering all-inclusive meeting packages with conference rooms, guest rooms, meals, continuous refreshment service, conference services and conference technology.
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Contact
Irine Krass
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort
+1 602 870 2720
irine.krass@hilton.com
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort today announced that its 11,000 square-foot contemporary conference center received the coveted approval from the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.