Meadowview Marriott to Reveal Meeting Expansion and Renovation This Fall
87,000 Square-Feet of Meeting Space for High End Meetings, Retreats and Conferences
May 4, 2010 - MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center in Kingsport, Tennessee is preparing to unveil a stunning meeting expansion and renovation this fall. The premiere mountain destination resort, nestled along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is getting bigger and better to accommodate high end meetings, retreats and conferences! By late 2010, they will boast more than 87,000 square-feet, including three amphitheatres, three ballrooms, three executive board rooms, ten conference rooms, and a reception area overlooking the golf course. The resort currently offers 66,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art function space all under one roof and has established a reputation within the region for service excellence winning a number of awards within Marriott and the local community.
The $14 million expansion project encompasses an impressive 22,000 square-feet executive conference wing being built directly behind the resort. The two-story, multi-purpose venue will include two amphitheatres (a 60-seat and 150-seat, both U-shaped), two boardrooms (seating 30 people each), a conference room, a 5,000 square-feet ballroom and a two-story parking garage. According to General Manager, Andy King, “Our resort will be a real niche in the southeast for groups that are looking for a distraction free meeting getaway. High-end facilities and award-winning service is a winning combination. We finished number one in overall customer satisfaction and that speaks volumes about the people we have working on our staff.”
The resort recently unveiled two new awe-inspiring 55-room towers, coinciding with the existing 195 room renovation project, garnering the resort 305 luxurious accommodations. All are decked out with Marriott's new plug in technology, refrigerators and topped off with Marriott's Revive Bedding package. The transformation included the addition of a new indoor swimming pool, outdoor sun deck, hydrotherapy pool and fitness center boasting the latest cardio theater equipment. The resort is home to the Cattails at Meadowview championship golf course, a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the Meadows Restaurant, outdoor fire-pit, and Starbucks.
Nearby activities include hiking or walking through the beautiful Bays Mountain Nature Preserve area which is only minutes away or enjoy white-water rafting and fly fishing, within a 30 minute drive. This world class retreat is located two miles from downtown Kingsport, and only 15-miles from Tri-Cities Regional Airport, with airport shuttles available around the clock. For group reservations, please call 800-820-5055, 423-578-6600, or visit www.meadowviewresort.com.
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