For some who travel to Atlanta for extensive week long seminars or draining conferences, there should always be time for rest and relaxation. Not only will it increase your guests' attention span at meetings and events, but it also boasts their health and overall well-being. There are several venues both in Atlanta and just a short drive away where attendees - and even event planners themselves - can enjoy some R&R. 
The Georgia Bulldogs are not the only highlight of Athens, Georgia. The Foundry Park Inn & Spa, located in downtown Athens, is the intersection of serenity and southern hospitality. With over 12,000 square feet of special event space, this venue is perfect for those who work hard and play hard. The full-service retreat includes spa body treatments, home inspired accommodations and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
If your clients enjoy the bright lights of Atlanta but prefer a secluded destination, a hour's drive south the city will bring you to The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens. Recently listed as the first US Green Building Council LEED-certified business conference center in the world, this is not only a retreat for yourself but for mother earth as well. The spa invites guests to unwind in relaxation lounges, saunas and steam rooms.
No time to leave the city, but still want to feel refreshed? In lieu of breakfast room service, at Atlanta's Hotel Palomar, treat your guests to an early morning selection from the spa menu. No need to leave the suite, luxury comes to you in the form of various organic massage and body treatments.
When it comes to giving your meeting attendees a break from the boardroom, or even for incentive travel, Atlanta meeting planners should certainly consider these relaxing retreats.
View more information about Fondry Park, Callaway Gardens, Hotel Palomar Atlanta Midtown and other unique Atlanta venues on the Cvent Supplier Network

The Georgia Bulldogs are not the only highlight of Athens, Georgia. The Foundry Park Inn & Spa, located in downtown Athens, is the intersection of serenity and southern hospitality. With over 12,000 square feet of special event space, this venue is perfect for those who work hard and play hard. The full-service retreat includes spa body treatments, home inspired accommodations and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
If your clients enjoy the bright lights of Atlanta but prefer a secluded destination, a hour's drive south the city will bring you to The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens. Recently listed as the first US Green Building Council LEED-certified business conference center in the world, this is not only a retreat for yourself but for mother earth as well. The spa invites guests to unwind in relaxation lounges, saunas and steam rooms.
No time to leave the city, but still want to feel refreshed? In lieu of breakfast room service, at Atlanta's Hotel Palomar, treat your guests to an early morning selection from the spa menu. No need to leave the suite, luxury comes to you in the form of various organic massage and body treatments.
When it comes to giving your meeting attendees a break from the boardroom, or even for incentive travel, Atlanta meeting planners should certainly consider these relaxing retreats.
View more information about Fondry Park, Callaway Gardens, Hotel Palomar Atlanta Midtown and other unique Atlanta venues on the Cvent Supplier Network
Pictures hold two key benefits for third-party planners. First, photos are an opportunity to prove that they can create successful events. Whether they are posed or candid, photos can be the deciding factor in whether or not you book your next event. Second, often times attendees who forget their camera will still want memories of how the event transpired - and they'll expect you to provide them.
your next event, step outside the norm and sample the international flavors of Atlanta.


Often we think of Thanksgiving and simply a time to eat, drink and be merry. However, it is also a time to show others how much you appreciate them and to give thanks for all that you have.
For your next destination event in Atlanta, remember that, although you may not know the city, you can order supplies online and have them shipped to your location. The city can be difficult to navigate through, so starting your supplier search online is a great idea for event planners unfamiliar with the area and local event suppliers. 


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Atlanta is known for its lush landscape, rolling hills and red clay, and the city is trying to preserve this environment one establishment at a time. Many Atlanta caterers, restaurants and even hotels are doing their part to extend Earth's time clock in little ways. You, too, can make a difference the next time you host an event in Atlanta.
No need for your guests to worry about lodging or car rentals for events at the center. Several Atlanta area hotels are in walking distance, including W Midtown, Four Seasons and Marriott Suites Midtown. As food food choices, Opera provides in-house catering from Chef Jeffrey McGar, a culinary master whose meals matching the unique design and style of the venue. The chef and the culinary team at Opera recently won the 2009 Allie Award for Best Buffet/Reception Menu in Atlanta.
Got a sweet tooth? Luckily, Halloween is not the only holiday for sweet treats. There are plenty of holidays that call for celebrating. What about: Got A Promotion Day, Aced That Final Exam Day, or I Need some Chocolate in my Life day. Whatever the need for celebration (real or fantasy) may be, Atlantans have the secret recipe for successful celebratory events: the Chocolate Pink Cafe.
The cozy event room at this unique Atlanta venue seats 32 of your closest friends and family for special occasions. Many brides, future moms and even little "divas" have been spotted sampling the "always dessert" menu. In fact, one recent patron was the ever-so-popular Bravo TV reality Real Housewives of Atlanta show star Kim Zolciak, who held her daughter Brielle's birthday party at the cafe last season. 
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playground, a place to see the animals that you'd only known from television or the encyclopedia. Now, you can offer your event guests a renewed sense of childhood bliss at Zoo Atlanta.
presentations or seminars, the Coca-Cola World Studio is an excellent selection with theater seating for over 250 guests.
Ever wondered where the oldest buildings in Atlanta are? Or maybe you've pondered where did that can of Diet Coke you're drinking first came from? You can find all the answers to these questions and more in just one weekend in Atlanta. If you're having a company meeting, special event or seminar, now is the best time to check out the historic and entertaining venues in Atlanta on one of several outdoor excursions.
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Since the introduction of the turntables, iPods and surround stereo systems, we have somehow forgotten how to appreciate live band music. A concert ticket to your favorite singer or band can cost you anywhere from $50 to your car payment. However, at your next event in Atlanta you can give your guests a front row seat at a show they will never forget.
So once you've hired a band, now what? Almost every Atlanta event facility and hotel has a dance floor and a stage available for your event, so why not utilize this service to the fullest? If the event venue does not provided adequate dance area, then you can rent a dance floor from most event rental companies. TLC Rents, a downtown Atlanta event rental company, offers various "YMCA" dancing floor options. These include indoor and outdoor easy to assemble panels.



As if hosting the 1939 world premiere reception for the film Gone With the Wind was not impressive enough, The Georgian Terrace Hotel hopes to be the site for your next grand event or business meeting. A night's stay at the Georgian Terrace is not just a good night's rest, but a night of history. The Atlanta hotel is listed as a National Historic landmark, but it's anything but antique. In fact, it recently underwent over $10 million in renovations to keep up with its national competitors.
Anyone can find an Atlanta hotel with meeting space, but this venue has much more than simply a "space" for your meeting. The 16,000-square-foot conference center includes six conference rooms, three luxurious ballrooms seating 350 people, with state-of-the-art equipment available. Halogen-lighting, ergonomic seating and on-site concierge services are just the tip of the iceberg for Georgian Terrace meeting packages.