The Beacon Lobby

Miami International Pow Wow

International Pow Wow is produced by the U.S. Travel Association, and is the travel industry’s premier international marketplace and the largest generator of Visit USAtravel. During three days of intensive, pre-scheduled business appointments, U.S. travel executives representing more than 1,000 supplier organizations and destinations from every region of the U.S., and representing all industry category components, meet with close to 1,500 International and Domestic Buyers from more than 70 countries. Historically, the business negotiated in these meetings results in the generation of over $3.5 billion in future Visit USAtravel. At U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow, International and Domestic Buyers and U.S. Suppliers are able to conduct business that would otherwise be generated only through an exhaustive number of around the world trips. As you can see, International Pow Wow is NOT your typical trade show.

 

International Pow Wow is also an opportunity for unique news coverage for U.S. travel destinations and products. On average, more than 350 travel journalists from over 40 countries attend International Pow Wow each year. Great opportunities exist for destination and product articles to appear in major international trade and consumer publications.

More than 50,000 business appointments at International Pow Wow were pre-scheduled in advance by a complex computerized program, based on Buyer and Supplier requests, to help each attending organization make the most of its time. Every organization registered for International Pow Wow is required to provide organizational business profile information that is compiled in the powwowonline.com database by U.S. Travel Association. To prepare for the appointment request and assignment process, all registration and organization profile information is included online at http://www.powwowonline.com

Miami International Pow Wow

Miami Beach Convention Center

1901 Convention Center Dr

Miami Beach, FL 33139

 

 

Event: Miami Latin Gay Film Festival

DATES: 4/16/2009 - 4/19/2009
CATEGORY: Film/Film Festival
WEB SITE: http://www.indie-pr.com/festival

The 4-day festival will kick-off on Thursday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. with the Opening Night presentation and U.S. Premiere of Quemar Las Naves by Francisco Franco at the Colony Theater. The breadth and diversity of films includes the Premieres of the short films Brincos de Estrela and The Fugitives as well as celebrating a Sing-a-long Matinee with ¡MARISOL in Tómbola! Order tickets online at www.cineflorida.com.

Veronika
Beacon Team

Winner of our April Weekend Giveaway

Good morning readers!!

Today we are proud to announce the Winner of our April Weekend Giveaway at The Beacon Hotel South Beach: Thomas Leung. Congratulations Mr. Leung on being our lucky winner for a free 3 day / 2 night stay at the weekend of your choice for April 2009 at The Beacon Hotel! We would like to thank all the participants that registered to win and to keep their hopes up for next month by registering for May.

Also, don't forget to join us on Facebook to get up to date information on South Beach events and The Beacon Hotel.

Congratulations once again to Thomas on being our lucky winner! Check him out here posing for the camera while at The Beacon Hotel.

Till the next post, keep on blogging at our South Beach Hotel.

Beacon Escazu in Costa Rica

Dear Beacon Fans,

I would like to share with you news about our brand new property in Costa Rica. Beacon Escazu is introducing three wonderful packages. We invite you to join us in Costa Rica for Beacon experience:

Amor Package
Fall in love with Cost Rica and enjoy a three nights and four days romantic stay in a Junior Suite overlooking our lush gardens. Package includes:

• Premium transportation to and from SJO airport
• Complimentary bottle of champagne
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Romantic dinner for two at the Muse restaurant with world renowned chef
• Your very own Beacon Memories basket

 

Calma Package
Visit us at the beautiful Beacon Escazu and find inner peace during a three nights and four days relaxation. Stay in a Junior Suite overlooking our serene lush gardens and indulge in a soothing Spa treatment. Package includes:

• 45 minute Swedish massage for two
• Premium transportation to and from SJO airport
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Your very own Beacon Memories basket

Eco Package

Explore the bio-diversity and beauty of Costa Rica. Nature at it's best! The Arenal Volcano National Park located in the Tilaran Mountain Range is known around the world for its conservation efforts and lifestyle centered on respect for nature. Stay at the Beacon Escazu and discover the flavorful and vibrant culture of Costa Rica! Package includes:

• Premium transportation to and from SJO airport
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Eco Tour
• Cultural Tour
• Your very own Beacon Memories gift basket 

Please check Beacon Escazu photo album on Facebook.

We will see you there!

Veronika
Beacon Team

A Waldorf Astoria Experience

When we arrived at the desk he said to her: "Casey would you please assist the gentleman in remaking his room key and then escort him to the room? In fact, here is the master key in case you need it to open the door."

Pleased with the kind offer but not wanting to disturb anyone I responded: "Thank you kindly but that won't be necessary". The gentleman insisted and two minutes later Casey escorted me to the 15th floor to ensure that my room key worked and I was satisfied with the service and attention.

During the elevator ride I asked Casey the name of the gentleman who had kindly assisted me, she informed me that his name was Eric Long the General Manager. WOW! I was really impressed! I had been assisted face to face by the General Manager of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. What an example that Mr. Long is setting for his staff.

When I realized that I Mr. Long had personally taken care to genuinely fulfill my request, I remembered Mr. Elvis Taylor, the General Manager at the Beacon Hotel South Beach. Mr. Taylor spends every day at least one hour greeting the Beacon Hotel guests at the door and offering his assistance - he teaches by example to genuinely care for each guest of the Beacon Hotel. 

I have worked in hospitality for over seven years (five with Mr. Taylor) and I have heard him speak many times about what it is like to deliver genuine service. I have attended Customer Relationship Management Courses, read books about service, and attended seminars. However, Mr. Long's personal attention left a lasting impression on me. The receiving end of genuine service feels great!

For those of us that work at the Beacon Hotel South Beach I hope that this story serves as inspiration to continue to find ways to care for our guests genuinely. For those of you who are former, current, or future guests of the Beacon Hotel South Beach, I hope that you too can soon experience the receiving end in an act of genuine service at the Beacon Hotel South Beach.

From NYC the city that never sleeps...

Thank you for reading our blog... keep on blogging.

Fritz Fandino
Director of Sales & Marketing