west indies meetings & Incentives guide Travel should take you places

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1 west indies meetings & Incentives guide Travel should take you places

2 Lady Young Room

3 welcome to Trinidad With the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea lapping at its shores, remarkably rich and verdant foliage gracing its soils and a diverse rainbow of lively cultures welcoming visitors, Trinidad is an island sure to dazzle your group members. The larger and more vibrant of the tiny twin islands that make up the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, this island is located just off the northeast tip of South America. The island s rolling landscape provides the location for the Caribbean s most unique hotel. High on a hill overlooking the capital city, Port of Spain, Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre has been built upside down. Surrounded by 25 acres of tropical gardens, its lobby level is perched on the highest point of the hill with 412 luxury guest rooms and suites terraced down the side of the hill. The hotel features sophisticated conference settings, expert meeting professionals and a variety of restaurants to delight group members. An on-site fitness centre and swimming pool offer group members relaxation and recreation, and there s more to be found nearby. With Port of Spain sprawling below the hotel, the city s restaurants, shops, night spots and boutiques are just minutes away. Unique architecture graces the city with elegant mansions and imposing forts, preserved to illustrate this bustling city s rich history. The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is also home to Carnival, one of the world s greatest shows, which takes place in Queen s Park Savannah near the hotel. When you bring your group to Trinidad, you bring them to a location brimming with exquisite nature and a heady mix of cultural activities. When you bring them to Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre, you bring them to one of the most memorable sites they ll ever experience.

4 Travel is more than just A to B. Travel should refresh your spirit. Accommodations From the lavish lobby of the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre, your group members will take the elevator down to their beautifully appointed deluxe hillside guest rooms. The hotel offers 412 spacious rooms and 27 suites in total, including 9 Junior, 14 Executive, 4 Presidential Suites. Also available are Executive Floor rooms with Executive Lounge privileges. All accommodations offer: Private balcony with views of the city, mountains and sea Floor-to-ceiling windows High-speed Internet access In-room safe Complimentary Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bathroom amenities Hilton Serenity Beds MP3 alarm clocks Complimentary coffee and tea-making facilities

5 amenities Dining & Entertainment of amenities as well, including: State-of-the-art fitness centre With its bustling capital city location, Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre puts your group within minutes of recreation ranging from beach activities to golf. On-site, you ll find a variety large swimming pool shaped like the island of Trinidad 25-acre landscaped garden overlooking the city Two tennis courts Children s wading pool shaped like the island of Tobago Children s play area From fine dining to refreshing tropical drinks, Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre offers a variety of unique restaurants and lounges. Pool Terrace Garden Restaurant This three-meal restaurant with a market concept offers international and local cuisine on the breakfast and lunch buffet as well as dinner nightly. Pool Terrace also serves afternoon tea Wednesday through Friday. CariBeans Conveniently located in the hotel s lobby, stop in for freshly brewed specialty coffee, wine, snacks, cakes and pastries. Gazebo Bar This outdoor spot serves lunch and libations. Lobby Bar A perfect meeting spot for spirits and snacks in a buzzing atmosphere. Carnival Bar Play pool, watch televised sports or enjoy the panoramic views of Port of Spain while enjoying a refreshing drink and tasty snack in a colourful Carnival-themed setting.

6 Theme parties Sunday Brunch True Trini dishes from diverse cultures combine with an international fusion of food prepared at live cooking stations. This creates a complete meal for any celebration or occasion, accompanied by champagne, mimosas, classic fruit or rum punch. Held either poolside, in the Ballroom or Savannah Terrace. (Minimum 60 persons) Hilton Weddings Our banquet executives can suggest various food concepts, theme parties, menus and cocktail receptions to suit your every wish. Wedding planners will assist in planning a marriage with all the trimmings from the reception and photos, to transportation and the very best of catering. Each wedding is tailored to your desires and we handle all the details you only need to provide the happy couple. Hilton on Wheels Hilton offers convenient outside catering services for off-site group functions, birthday parties, cocktail parties and weddings. Whatever the event, Hilton on Wheels is here to serve you.

7 Travel is more than just A to B. Travel should make meetings seem like pleasure. local attractions Royal Botanic Gardens Established in 1818, this 38-hectare site showcases diverse botanical species, including a variety of tropical and subtropical trees and trees from South America, Burma and India. Queen s Park Savannah This former sugar plantation covers almost 162 hectares and is encircled by a pitch walk for jogging or walking enthusiasts. This is the site of Carnival and a number of international concerts and cultural events. Fort George In 1804, the British built this fort at the crest overlooking the Port of Spain. Today, relics remain, including cannons and lookout stations, and the site offers picnic areas and spectacular views of the city. The Magnificent Seven Bordering the western edge of Queen s Park Savannah, these mansions were built at the turn of the 20th century and feature extravagant, eccentric designs. Emperor Valley Zoo Trinidad and Tobago s premiere zoo, this site is home to over 200 species of animals with over 2,000 animals in all.

8 meeting space One of Trinidad s most unique buildings includes a modern, state-of-the-art conference centre to host groups from 12 up to 1,000 attendees. The experience begins with guaranteed smooth arrivals at our separate registration area and continues with state-of-the-art equipment and capabilities, expert technicians, experienced conference staff and flexible space, including: 17 elegant meeting and function areas Superb banquet facilities and outstanding outside catering services Business Centre with state-of-the-art computers, Internet SAVANNAH TERRACE access, photocopying, mail, courier and 24-hour fax services M M POOL TERRACE GARDEN RESTAURANT 6.8 M 7.31 M HUMMING BIRD LA BOUCAN DINING ROOM 7.16 M 18.4 M SCARLET IBIS BALLROOM M M M 7.2 M 15.4 M BALLROOM FOYER FLAMINGO BELMONT SALON M 9.89 M BELMONT LOUNGE

9 meeting facility specifications NAME OF ROOM FEET FT² METRES M² CEILING METRES U-SHAPE SEATING Boardroom SEATING CLASSROOM SEATING THEATRE SEATING BANQUET SEATING RECEPTION SEATING Grand Ballroom , Ballroom x , x Ballroom & Foyer x , x Belmont Salon x , x Foyer x , x Scarlet Ibis x , x Flamingo x , x Humming Bird x x Savannah Lounge x x Savannah Terrace x , x St. Ann s x x Cascade x x Laventille x x Maraval x x Lady Young x x M MARAVAL 8.5 M LAVENTILLE 7.3 M CASCADE 4.14 M 7.3 M ST. ANN S 4.14 M WOMEN MEN CORRIDOR TO POOL 7.3 M 4.14 M LADY YOUNG TO LOWER LEVEL CAR PARK

10 hotel Map Arcade Car Park Children s Pool Pool Lobby North Wing Pool Bar Pool Terrace Restaurant South Wing H i l t o n c a r i b b e a n m e e t i n g s Peace of Mind Promise For your peace of mind, Hilton Caribbean promises that every aspect of your meeting will proceed as contracted. In the unlikely event that an issue arises, Hilton Caribbean will endeavour to correct it to ensure we deliver what we promised, or you will not have to pay for the portion of the services we did not provide.

11 flight duration Miami, Florida hours Atlanta, Georgia hours New York, New York (LGA)...5 hours Toronto, Ontario...5 hours Houston, Texas hours London, England (LHR) hours Travel is more than just A to B. Travel should warm your soul.

12 Hilton trinidad & conference centre P.O Box 442 Lady Young Road Port of Spain, Trinidad Telephone: Facsimile: hiltoncaribbean.com/trinidad Virtual Tour: hiltoncaribbean.com/trinidad/esales Hilton Direct Hilton Direct is the meeting site search service of Hilton hotels specializing in booking group events of all sizes. Just give us your specifications and we ll match them to more than 2,000 hotels worldwide in 50 countries. Hilton HHonors Our Guest Rewards Program. Members can earn both HHonors points and airline miles for any stay at qualifying rates. Reservations For reservations, visit hiltoncaribbean.com or call 877 GO HILTON in the U.S. and Canada or in Europe. Or call your professional travel agent. Botanical Gardens Queen s Park Savannah port of spain Queen s Park East St. Ann s Rd. Coblentz Ave. Lady Young Rd. Belmont Circle Rd. Paliste St. Norfolk St. Group Tools For your next event, be sure to take advantage of these great tools: Personalized Online Group Page Book reservations directly online, customize your program and interface with the Guest List Manager, providing you 24/7 access to your block. RAPID! (Reservations Automated Processing Input and Delivery System) Flawless and expedited reservation processing straight from your rooming list into our system for accurate, efficient reservations, added security with credit card encryption and dual-entry elimination. G.R.I.P. (Group Reservations Identification Program) Locate all attendees booked outside the Hilton block with accurate, detailed attendee booking behavior. Encourage attendees booking outside the block to rebook under group code. Accurate credit for history, comps and, in some instances, toward attrition. Guest List Manager Instant online access to group reservation details and guest room information through your Hilton HHonors or Fast Reservations profile. View guest rooms, reserve rooms and effectively manage room blocks. e-events Whether you re planning an event, reunion or seeking space for a business meeting, e-events has all the resources needed to make your next event a success. Search, reserve and book everything for your event in one step. visit our additional hilton caribbean hotels: British Colonial Hilton Nassau Bahamas nashi_sales@hilton.com Caribe Hilton San Juan, Puerto Rico sjnhi_sales@hilton.com Hilton Barbados West Indies bgihi_sales@hilton.com Hilton Curaçao Netherlands Antilles curhi_sales@hilton.com Hilton Kingston Jamaica Jamaica kinhi_sales@hilton.com Hilton Margarita & Suites Isla Margarita, Venezuela pmvhi_sales@hilton.com Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort Ponce, Puerto Rico pnchi_sales@hilton.com Hilton Santo Domingo Dominican Republic sdqhi_sales@hilton.com Facilities and services are subject to change without notice. The Hilton name and logo are trademarks owned by Hilton Hilton Hospitality, Inc.