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Hundreds of Aventura Marketing Council members were recently treated to an “Orange Bowl 2010” preview when the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort hosted an AMC breakfast meeting at the favorite Sunny Isles Beach vacation destination.
The “all-star panel” of guest speakers included: Eric Poms, Orange Bowl Committee CEO; Don Bailey, Jr., NFL/OB alumni and WQAM sportscaster; as well as Danny Kanell and Darrin Smith, also both NFL/OB alumni.
AMC Chair Cliff Schulman of Greenberg Traurig helped kick off the meeting as the Newport’s director of catering Holly Pacheco and sales manager Lance Detotto explained why the hotel is renowned as “one of the best venues in Sunny Isles Beach for top notch, refurbhished oceanfront accommodations, dining and entertainment.”
Offering world-class services combined with outstanding value, the Newport features over 18,000 square feet of meeting space ideal for corporate or social functions; the energetic bistro “Kitchen 305”; and now guests are invited to take advantage of special savings with the “Fall Blitz Package” including 30-40% off room rates, free upgraded accommodations and discounts on water sports and rentals through Dec. 21.
During the meeting’s next quarter, Poms, Bailey, Kanell and Smith teamed up to psyche up fans for the 76th FedEx Orange Bowl that will be played on Jan. 5, 2010 at Land Shark Stadium. Exciting surrounding events will range from the Dec. 19 Basketball Classic at BankAtlantic Center – to the OB Fan Fest on Jan. 4 at Bayfront Park, Tailgate Party on Jan. 5 at Land Shark Stadium and Youth Football League championship Dec. 12-13 at FIU giving kids the chance to excel in sports and build self-esteem.
Providing an historical overview, Poms explained the Orange Bowl Committee is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization formed in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida via a sports spectacle dubbed the “Orange Bowl Festival.” The tradition that began as little more than a New Year's Day football game between Bucknell and the University of Miami has grown into one of the largest tourist attractions in South Florida.
“The Aventura Marketing Council has been instrumental in working with the Orange Bowl Committee,” Poms noted. “Special thanks goes out to volunteers and everyone involved with helping us put on events helping to ensure the Orange Bowl enhances the image, economy and culture of South Florida. Every year, the Orange Bowl attracts over 150,000 visitors, injecting over $100 million into the area’s economy.”
As the clock wound down, Poms, Bailey, Kanell and Smith encouraged AMC members to get in the game. “It’s all about the community…It’s a spotlight on South Florida and it gives us all a chance to shine on national TV…The Orange Bowl will be a fantastic game!”
For reservations at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, phone 305-949-1300. For Orange Bowl event or ticket information, visit orangebowl.org. For ticket information, phone: 800-341-5771.
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