On the “business of doing business” in Miami, a deal is closed over a strong espresso, and relationships are built around shared experiences. The philosophy at Kimpton’s EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami is that to ensure a successful meeting, executives and planners should take their cue from how the Miami locals do business. And with special discounts and a bevy of services, amenities and options available, they can also take their meetings to an EPIC level.
Voted one of the top 25 largest meeting and convention sites in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal, Kimpton’s EPIC Hotel knows how to do business in Miami. According to the hotel’s group sales team, a Miami meeting should bring in local elements to inspire new ideas and cultivate lasting business relationships, including:
1. Take a Shot – of Cuban espresso that is. Served hot and strong, serve a round to your group during early morning or late afternoons for a quick pick-me-up. Then later that evening when it’s time to wind down, enjoy EPIC’s complimentary wine hour.
2. Go Familiar vs. Formal – Doing business is all about relationship building. In Miami, the preference however is to bond over the familiar versus the formal – so treat your group, client or prospect to a Miami Heat game, or a sunset tour of Biscayne Bay arranged from EPIC’s own marina.
3. Take It Outside – For a more inspired meeting, enjoy the sun and the scenery as much as the locals do. Consider taking your meeting outside to one of EPIC’s cozy cabanas, or over drinks on the 16th floor pool terrace with the city as your backdrop. And for large-sized events, there’s the EPIC Lawn.
4. Feel as Good You Look – Miami is a feel-good, health-conscious town, so kick-off your meeting with breathing techniques, a group stretch or shoulder massages to get your thoughts flowing and the team loose and limber before starting the day. A pro from EPIC’s exhale spa will take your team through the motions.
5. Live a Little – Remember you’re in Miami, so include some pleasure along with your business by giving your group a chance to take in what the Magic City has to offer. Whether it’s the culture, shopping, nightlife, dining or the local music scene, your group will be amped up for business after a chance to live it up Miami-style.
Located near Miami’s financial center, EPIC knows how to turn an everyday business meeting, into an epic one. In addition to offering a bit of local advice to planners on how to add a little Miami spice to their next meeting, EPIC also features the Pick-Your-Perks meeting program, which gives meeting planners new ways to customize meetings with creative perks and incentives. Through the program, groups receive:
* 5 percent off the master account charges with booking of 50-100 room nights or 10 percent off with 101 or more total room nights.
* A choice of two of the following options:
o 50 percent off meeting room rental
o 10 percent off audio/visual equipment
o Up to five VIP guestroom upgrades (based on availability) with welcome amenity
o Complimentary weekend stay for future use
o Complimentary 60-minute massage from Exhale spa
o Complimentary two-hour Private Yacht Cruise departing from EPIC’s private marina for groups staying 2 nights or more and contract 50 rooms per night or more. *Food and beverage is not included
With the Pick-Your-Perks meeting program, planners also receive a gift certificate – ranging from $100 – 500, based on the total combined group revenue. They can also choose to donate the gift certificate value to their favorite charity. Pick Your Perks offer is valid on all new groups not already contracted staying from June 1 through September 30, 2011.
To make the meeting experience as memorable for groups as possible, EPIC provides a stunning and inspiring back-drop for meetings and events. In addition to the hotel’s contemporary chic design and multi-million dollar art collection showcased throughout, groups have a range of venues to choose from to host their event.
From the elegant Metropolis Ballroom (left) on the 14th floor, to the 16th floor pool deck with stunning views of the city for larger groups, and private cabanas for smaller, more intimate meetings. Also available, the outdoor EPIC lawn has over 25,000 square feet of meeting space ideal for team building sessions or special events. Eight flexible meeting rooms are also available. The 24-hour business center, in-room personal computers and complimentary Wi-Fi for Kimpton InTouch members ensure guests stay connected.
During free time before and after meetings, the EPIC’s close proximity to area beaches, local shopping districts, museums, theaters and restaurants have strong appeal. EPIC is a short distance from the Miami International Airport, the Miami Beach Convention Center and only two blocks from the James L. Knight International Center. Guests can unwind on the expansive 16th floor pool deck overlooking a cosmopolitan Miami, in addition to the spa and fitness center operated by Exhale. Inspired dining is also available at the award-winning Area 31, a top-rated premium seafood restaurant overlooking the bay and city lights, and ZUMA, an internationally acclaimed and sophisticated restaurant concept. EPIC’s luxuriously appointed guestrooms offer a wide range of amenities, including private balconies, fine Italian linens with lush triple sheeting and throw blankets, LCD flat screen televisions, in-room computers, iPod docking stations and spa-inspired luxury bath amenities.
For more information on the Pick-Your-Perks program or to book a meeting at EPIC, call the EPIC sales team at 305-424-5226. To send requests for proposals, contact sales@epichotel.com. Offer cannot be applied in combination with other special offers or already contracted groups. Offer is subject to availability and restrictions apply.