As we are in the trenches planning conferences, galas, retreats, and social events for our clients, it made us reflect on our top locations that create the ultimate experience and meet our objectives.
Objectives for our Corporate clients:
- Establish or enhance our Client’s mission or brand persona.
- Enhance community or company culture with our corporate clients.
- Boost company morale with team building activities, networking, recognition galas or award ceremonies.
- Launch new company initiatives or products.
- Increase professional advancement with educational opportunities.
- Host & Entertain VIP’s.
- Giving back to the community.
- Celebrate company milestones.
Objectives for our Social clients:
- Celebrate a momentous occasion that is a reflection of their lifestyle!
- Not just host an event but to create an immersive experience that is unforgettable and buzzworthy.
- Create an intentional experience that is not superficial but has true meaning.
- Creation of timeless events that do not reflect a current trend or fad.
Before we recognize my “Top Picks”, here are some of my criteria (most of these venues exemplify some or all) which identify these locations as my favorites.
- Limitless capabilities
- The ability to host large to massive size events
- Ample parking
- On-site audio-visual and Technology Capabilities
- Multiple Venue Space Configurations & Ample capacity – theater, ballroom, meeting rooms for breakout sessions, and space for exhibits.
- On-site Parcel Mailing Services
- On-site luxury valet, transportation service – essential for VIP’s or high-level executives
- On-site team building activities
- Accessibility – paramount for maximizing event attendance. Attendees can easily arrive by air, rail or automobile; ease of access to major airports
- Impeccable customer service
- Luxury accommodations
- Top-notch cuisine
- Flexibility to catering to the needs of your event
- All inclusive
- On-site dining options & recreational activities
- Proximity to Area Attractions
Here are my top picks for CORPORATE events:
- Waldorf Astoria, Washington, DC
- The Mayflower Hotel Autograph Collection, Washington, DC
- Hilton Washington DC National Mall, Washington DC
- Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA
- Baha Mar Resort, Nassau Bahamas
- Hilton Norfolk the Main, Norfolk VA
- JW Marriott, Washington, DC
- Salamander Washington DC, Washington, DC
- Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC
- Conrad, Washington, DC
- MGM National Harbor, National Harbor, MD
- The Schuyler/Hamilton Hotel, Washington, DC
Here are my top picks for SOCIAL events (to include Weddings):
- Waldorf Astoria, Washington, DC
- The Willard Intercontinental Hotel, Washington, DC
- The Mayflower Hotel Autograph Collection, Washington, DC
- Baha Mar Resort, Nassau Bahamas
- The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort, Paradise Island/Nassau, Bahamas
- Salamander Resort & Spa, Middleburg, VA
- Sequoia, Washington, DC
- Intercontinental the Wharf, Washington, DC
- Rubbell Museum, Washington, DC
- The Schuyler/Hamilton Hotel, Washington, DC
- Pendry Hotel, Washington, DC
Tara Melvin 