Historic Glen Cove Mansion Joins “TAG Approved” LGBT-Welcoming Hotels & Resorts

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. October 30, 2013

Glen Cove, Long Island, New York - October 30, 2013 - The historic Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center has made history again with the new status of "TAG Approved." One of the few remaining mansions on Long Island's legendary Gold Coast, made forever famous when F.S. Fitzgerald used it as the setting for The Great Gatsby, TAG-approved hotels are designated welcoming to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

TAG Approved was launched in 1997 to help lodging accommodations effectively reach and sensitively serve the LGBT community. Today, more than 2,000 hotels worldwide are involved in the program.

TAG Approved standards include:

• Enforce non-discriminatory policies, including "sexual orientation"
• Treat heterosexual and domestic partners equally in personnel policies
• Provides LGBT diversity and sensitivity training for employees
• Empower customers and employees to be "watchdogs" of its gay and lesbian business practices
• Gives back to their community
• Employs staff who reflect the diversity of their community

In 2011, Glen Cove Mansion was one of the first Long Island hotels to launch a LGBT Wedding and First Anniversary package, following the passing of New York State's Marriage Equality Law. The charming property has hosted several LGBT weddings and couples since then.

To learn more about Glen Cove Mansion, call 516.671.6400 or visit www.GlenCoveMansion.com. For meetings and events, contact Lisa Jordan in the Glen Cove Mansion Sales department at 516-674-2957 or 1-888-MTGS-GCM (888-684-7426), or visit www.GlenCoveMeetings.com.

Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center Photography available at: http://www.glencovemansion.com/media_center/media_center.asp

About Glen Cove Mansion

The award-winning Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center is situated on 55 secluded and landscaped acres on Long Island's historic Gold Coast, 30 minutes from New York City by car and rail (Long Island Railroad, Oyster Bay line, Glen Cove Station), and close to JFK International and LaGuardia Airports. The spacious Georgian-style mansion features stunning vistas of Long Island Sound and was once part of a prestigious collection of gracious country estates, later becoming one of the nation's first dedicated conference center hotels. Today the elegant property features 187 richly appointed guestrooms, including four suites, the Garden Room Restaurant with magnificent views of the terraces, a large and comfortable Pub 1910, private dining rooms ideal for social and corporate occasions, as well as vast outdoor reception areas overlooking the mansion's Gilded Age gardens. The property offers 29,000 square feet of event and meeting space, with 27 dedicated conference rooms accommodating from 10 to 280 guests, advanced meeting technology, an executive business center and conference concierge services. Wireless Internet access is available throughout. Also provided are complete fitness and recreational facilities, including a sauna, steam and massage rooms, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, garden swimming pool, racquetball courts, lighted tennis courts, jogging trail and a sports field. Golf is available nearby. Ideal for executive retreats, corporate meetings and social gathering, the Glen Cove Mansion is masterfully designed to integrate gracious accommodations, superb cuisine and attentive service with contemporary comforts and the latest technology. For more information on the Glen Cove Mansion Hotel, visit www.glencovemansion.com.