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| West Baden 's 34,000 sq. ft. Atrium can host a reception for up to 3,000 people |
French
Lick Resort is known for so many things –its history, two
charming hotels, amazing restaurants, a Vegas-style casino, three championship
golf courses – the list could go on and on.
But what is the magic that
keeps bringing meeting and event planners back to southern Indiana?
The Magic Ingredient
According to Laura Vidal, Marketing and PR for the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water, one of the main selling points is the array of different planned options at the Midwest meeting destination. “I like that French Lick Resort has expanded some of its venues and there’s enough room for all kinds of events. The Alliance has held four conferences at the resort so far and we’ve booked now through 2025! We love it,” Vidal said.
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Heather Smith
Indiana Dental Association |
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Laura Vidal
Alliance of Indiana Rural Water |
It All Adds Up
Smith
said that the cost factor won her over. “We did a cost analysis for our
dentists, affiliate groups and IDA (Indiana Dental Association) staff to be in
Indianapolis for the 2018 meeting or French Lick for the 2018-2020. By hosting
our meetings in French Lick, our members, our affiliate groups and our
association will save thousands.
Top Three Must Haves
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| Service with a Smile |
Service
Both meeting planners said that service is extremely important to them, and their members. “You have a great team in French Lick and they keep up us coming back for more,” Smith commented.
Atmosphere
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| The Hoosier Ballroom - 22,600 total sq feet |
Meeting facilities and room appearances are extremely important to a planner and Laura Vidal was pleased that the resort offered top of the line in audiovisual components. Meeting members also like the fact that the seats are comfortable, and there is a “can do” attitude from all of the staff.
Options
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| Relax on the Wrap-Around Veranda |
There’s always something for groups to do at the resort. And with complimentary shuttle service, members can head out after a day of meetings to explore all the resort has to offer. According to Smith, “Our members feel really comfortable there. It’s a slower pace and they can relax – it’s not the big city bustle they’re used to and that’s nice.”
What’s in it for You?
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| Clifton Ballroom - total 6,700 sq feet |
For
Heather Smith, “Our venues flow well, we can count on the meeting rooms to be
set up the way we requested and the staff go above and beyond – they remember
us! French Lick Resort is high in my estimation because they’ve always done
whatever we ask,” Smith laughed. “And we’ve had some odd requests. Here, it’s
never a problem. The staff puts on a smile and figures out a way to honor our
requests. That is something we don’t get elsewhere.”
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| Meetings and Events - Your Way |
For Laura Vidal, it’s also the little things that matter. “The banquet staff always comes through – they never let coffee run out at events and this is a big thing for our attendees,” Vidal said. “Plus, I don’t have to go and search for help. Also,” Vidal said, “People equate French Lick Resort with glamour and fun - it just feels very posh and fancy, and we love that.”
To start planning your next meeting or event, please contact our
meeting professionals at (866) 706-4354 or message groupsalesdept@frenchlick.com.
By
Joy Neighbors