Longboat Key Club & Resort Receives Fifth Consecutive Pinnacle Award
Longboat Key, FL - August 7, 2012 - Longboat Key Club & Resort has once again earned the distinction of being a top tier meetings destination, receiving the prestigious Pinnacle Award from Successful Meetings Magazine for the fifth consecutive year. The awards are a mark of distinction for the national and international resorts, hotels, conference centers and destination organizations that receive it.
Organizations that have been honored with the award are published in the annual edition of the Pinnacle Registry, the quintessential guide for meeting planners. Inclusion in the publication assures meeting planners and professionals that the resorts and organizations selected for inclusion consistently meet strict criteria and provide the levels of service and amenities that discerning corporate, association and business meeting attendees expect.
Now in its 27th year, the award has earned the reputation of being the most credible and prestigious symbol of excellence among meeting professionals and travel suppliers.
“We are proud to once again receive this designation, acknowledging our Resort as a premier meetings destination for corporate groups and top tier business organizations,” said Michael Welly, General Manager of Longboat Key Club & Resort. “We offer an exclusive location and a level of service that is appreciated by high level Board members and selective business organizations. I am proud of our Associates who consistently demonstrate their professionalism, and I thank them for their outstanding efforts as they continue to keep Longboat Key Club & Resort the destination of choice for this very important segment of our business.”
Meeting planners will enjoy the newly renovated John Ringling Meeting Room and Library Meeting Room, which proudly reflect the Resort's commitment to sustainability through the use of environmentally friendly products. Longboat Key Club & Resort is the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award for the 29th consecutive year, was named a 2012 #1 Tennis Resort by Tennis Magazine, making it a top ten Tennis Resort in the country, a 2012 Gold Medal Tennis Resort by Tennis Resorts Online, and received the 2012 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor
For information about booking your next meeting at Longboat Key Club & Resort or to find out more about our full spectrum of resort amenities including tennis, golf and spa services please call us at (941) 383-8821 or visit us online at www.longboatkeyclub.com.
About Longboat Key Club and Resort
Longboat Key Club and Resort is Sarasota's premier AAA Four-Diamond beachfront resort and private club renowned for its distinctive guest service and unparalleled amenities. Easily accessible from two international airports, the resorts on-site amenities include: championship golf; 25 Har-Tru tennis courts; a state-of-the-art Fitness Centre; Island House Spa offering over 50 services; six unique restaurants; a 291 slip deep-water marina; and a private white sand beach. Located at 220 Sands Pointe Road, Longboat Key, Florida, reservations can be made by calling (941) 383-8821, (800) 237-8821 or by contacting us online at www.longboatkeyclub.com.