12.21.16

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Honored with Smart Meetings 2016 Platinum Choice Award

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa earns distinguished accolade among resorts nationwide

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (Dec. 21 2016) – Lake Geneva’s AAA, Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and operated by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, is proud to be a recipient of the Smart Meetings 2016 Platinum Choice Award. Smart Meetings is a leading resource for meeting planners around the country, and this accolade further solidifies the property as an acclaimed destination for meetings and events that go beyond the conference room.

Located in Lake Geneva, Wis., Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is the area’s only AAA Four-Diamond property and features more than 62,000 square feet of devoted meeting space indoors and over 15,000 square feet of outdoor space. On site, event planners and visitors will find a variety of amenities and unique seasonal activities, including two championship golf courses – The Brute and The Highlands, award-winning restaurants, a 20-run ski hill, a full-service spa, equestrian trails, as well as hiking, biking and more at the recently added Adventure Center.

“This is a true testament to our elite event planners who personalize every detail and set the stage for our business clientele. The Smart Meetings awards are valued symbols of excellence among meeting professionals and we are honored to have been recognized among some of the top resorts in the country,” said general manager Steve Magnuson. “We are sincerely grateful to the readers for selecting Grand Geneva, and look forward to continuing to provide the highest level of service.”

Diverse meeting spaces include a rustic cozy ski chalet, a 5,400-square-foot outdoor pavilion overlooking the Wisconsin countryside, endless alfresco event venues boasting golf course views, and a group fire pit site to stoke the imagination. Additionally, there’s an on-site airstrip to accommodate private travel.

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and the other recipients of the 13th Annual Platinum Choice Award were nominated and selected by meetings professionals, the Smart Meetings editorial team, and the readers. Winners earn this recognition by setting exemplary standards in a range of categories including: ambience, facility quality, amenities, breadth of resources, meeting space, meeting packages, recreational activities, restaurant and dining facilities, marketing support, staff attitude and technical support. Winning hotels and resorts were featured in the December 2016 issue of Smart Meetings.

“Over the years, our list of winners has become a crucial resource for many meeting planners,” says Marin Bright, founder and CEO of Smart Meetings. “The Platinum Choice awards really identify who’s who in today’s hospitality industry. I’m thrilled about our list of winners, and I hope you use this roster when selecting your meeting destinations for the coming year—they certainly have earned your business.”

For more information on Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com.

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About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-wining all-seasons resorts set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/20-run ski and snowboard facility, 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and three restaurants. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on on Facebook and Twitter.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns and/or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in the U.S. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in management, development and product repositioning, including hotel food and beverage concepts developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging brands. For more information, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).