One of the 500 greatest hotels in the world (according to Travel + Leisure), the Woodstock Inn & Resort was the inspiration of Laurance S. Rockefeller. Defining country sophistication in one of Vermont's most charming year-round vacation areas, the recently renovated 142-room AAA Four Diamond Resort offers award-wining dining in its new restaurant The Red Rooster, 30+ activities, well appointed guest rooms, free high speed internet access, and over 12,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting space. We have experience in hosting board meetings, executive retreats, sales meetings, product launches, incentive outings, partnership discussions, training sessions, association and business meetings. Easily accessible from all points throughout the Northeast, The Woodstock Inn & Resort is the perfect venue for your next event. For more information, www.woodstockinn.com or 800-448-7900.

PROVIDENCE WARWICK, RI
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Summer is a wonderful time to meet in Providence. Sunshine and warm weather brighten the cityscape, outdoor dining spills into invigorating nightlife, and WaterFire crackles through the summer. Events such as the Federal Hill Stroll (June 9) and Providence Restaurant Weeks (July 12-25) allow for ample opportunities to experience the best the city has to offer - at a fraction of the price. Providence Sound Session (July 5-11 ) and the Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island (July 12) bring energy, vitality, and throngs of passionate performers and athletes through downtown Providence.

With meeting package incentives available on www.onetankmeetings.com, there has never been a more exciting and affordable time to meet in Providence.

CAPE COD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Cape Cod is rolling out the Red Carpet!

In these unprecedented times, Cape Cod is offering unprecedented value. The hosts on Cape Cod are rolling out the red carpet and offering top shelf service and world-class amenities, all very close by!

Hold your next meeting on Cape Cod where spectacular beaches stretch out before you. A place with a diverse array of fine restaurants, museums, art galleries, shopping, water sports and New England's best golf. A place with a wide range of accommodations, from historic inns to full service resorts with state-of-the-art facilities.

For more information visit: www.capecodmeetings.com and click on our many members who are offering value all summer long or call Patti Lloyd, VP of Sales 508-362-9351.

CENTRAL MA/WORCESTER COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

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Summer is the perfect time to
plan your meeting in Central MA! Choose from a wide array of venues located in the 60 cities and towns that make up the Central MA region. Special deals and discount packages are available all summer, so be sure to visit www.centralmass.org for a comprehensive meeting planner guide, or call (508) 755-7400, ext. 225 for more information.

Sturbridge, MA- The Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center offers a beautiful lakeside setting and provides an excellent getaway. The hotel is perfect for large or small meetings providing outstanding accommodations and over 35,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space including ballrooms, outdoor spaces, an indoor garden atrium, and recently renovated meeting rooms.

DESTINATION WORCESTER

Destination Worcester's partners are heating up the summer with cool deals for last minute meetings!

The Beechwood Hotel is offering 50% off meeting rooms and 20% off audio visual equipment for all functions booked between now and August 1, 2009. Contact Lynn Cheney at Lcheney@beechwoodhotel.com or 508-754-5789 x192

The Crowne Plaza Hotel is offering a variety of incentives for planners, choose one: Complimentary room rental with a booking which includes lunch or a complimentary cookie break with a booking which includes lunch or 1/25 complimentary room policy or double Priority Awards Points! Contact the Sales office at: 508-791-1600 for details & restrictions.

GREATER BOSTON CONVENTION
& VISITORS BUREAU

Greater Boston CVB Launches Value Program for Meetings

Named America's Favorite City by readers of Travel and Leisure Magazine, Boston is becoming even more popular with meeting professionals! The Greater Boston CVB, along with Amtrak, American Airlines, the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) and 28 area hotels have created a Value Program for all meetings booked and held May 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010.

Partners of the program are offering a minimum of 3% off the master account, discount shopping cards, complimentary round-trip fare on the subway, and discounts on American Airlines and Amtrak. In addition, the 28 participating hotels are offering reward points, complimentary high speed internet access, upgrades to suites, meeting room discounts, no attrition, and more. Contact Maureen Buckley at mbuckley@bostonusa.com for more information.

GREATER HARTFORD CONVENTION
& VISITORS BUREAU

The Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau is ready for a busy summer with a Hot Dates & Hot Rates hotel promotion to maximize the region's appeal with a variety of special deals. The GHCVB's new website makes it easy for attendees to check out restaurants and book reservations and special events. In June, the dazzling new Connecticut Science Center opens its doors in Downtown Hartford and is just one of the attractions that Convention Services is pairing with upcoming groups for tours and off-site parties. From dinner cruises on the Connecticut River to tours of the Mark Twain House & Museum to $1 rides on the historic Bushnell Park Carousel to hot air ballooning, kayaking, canoeing, and golfing, there's something for every budget.

GREATER MERRIMACK CONVENTION
& VISITORS BUREAU

The Greater Merrimack Valley is a great place to do business in the summer. The hotels of the Greater Merrimack Valley are offering special rates /offers to meetings planners through August 2009. For information on these Hot Dates/Hot Rates, contact Fred at 978-459-6150 or at fhunter@merrimackvalley.org.

When you're meetings have ended there is plenty of time to enjoy the splendor of the Greater Merrimack Valley's summer landscape. From professional baseball, to museums and summer concerts, the Greater Merrimack Valley has plenty to keep you entertained this summer.

Visit www.merrimackvalley.org for more information.

GREATER PORTLAND CONVENTION
& VISITORS BUREAU

Meeting attendees are destined for a memorable experience while discovering the rich cultural, historic and entertaining activities Maine has to offer. Planned group activities such as a lobster bake by Foster's Downeast Clambake, kayaking lessons through the L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School, or a sunset cruise with Portland Schooner Co. will surely enhance any Visitor's stay.

Portland Maine Image The Landing at Pine Point, a beautifully renovated church, creates an ideal setting for intimate or larger groups, with 60' original wooden ceilings, and the sound of the nearby surf providing a natural backdrop while socializing on the stone patio. Surrounded by the awe-inspiring views of the mountains and bay below, the Point Lookout Resort and Conference Center offers groups from 10 to 1000 an exceptional seaside setting.

GREATER SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION
& VISITORS BUREAU

Mass Mutual Center As summer approaches, Greater Springfield and the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts are ready to provide you and your attendees with an economic stimulus package to make your next event successful, fun AND affordable. With the winning combination of the MassMutual Center, 6,400 hotel rooms and a must-see destination, what better value proposition does your next meeting need?

Successful meetings are just the start to HOT SUMMER FUN in the Pioneer Valley. Summer is the best time of year to visit our most popular attractions such as the Basketball Hall of Fame, Six Flags New England, the Dr. Seuss Museum and Yankee Candle. Or you can explore the Pioneer Valley's great outdoors - from golfing to camping, hiking, biking, fishing, boating and more!

Visit www.springfield-first.com/summerdeals2009.

MYSTIC COUNTRY/CONNECTICUT

Plan your Summer meeting in Mystic Country/Connecticut! Scenic beauty and world-class attractions surround you. www.mysticcountry.com.

Radisson Hotel in Downtown New London offers double "Points for Planners", the Carlson Incentive Program for meeting planners. Or, receive a Complimentary Ice Cream Social Break, or other option. Contact Lisa: 860-443-7000 x7811 or e-mail: lisa.kasprzak@radisson.com / www.radisson.com/newlondonct.

The Inn at Woodstock Hill, the perfect country location. Summer meeting package includes meeting space for the day, continental breakfast, AM and PM snacks, and lunch, all for $45 pp, plus tax and gratuity. Woodstock, CT 06281, 860-928-0528. Email: innwood@gmail.com / www.woodstockhill.com.

Sail & Sun Meeting Special at the Hilton Mystic at the Aquarium offers discounted meeting room rental for 20+ overnight rooms and 10% discount on banquet food and beverage, midweek only, Sunday-Friday. Mention Mystic Country Meeting Special. Contact Amanda, 860-572-2535. Email:asilvia@hiltonmystic.com / www.hiltonmystic.com

NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

There has never been a better opportunity
to hold your meeting or event in
Newport, Rhode Island

Coordinate your Newport Meeting / Event with the
complimentary services of the
Newport, RI Convention & Visitors Bureau

For Summer Meetings Packages click on the "opportunity" banner below. For more information, call 1-800-326-6030 ext. 115 or Meetings@GoNewport.com.

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NORTH OF BOSTON CONVENTION
& VISITORS BUREAU

Savor Surf & Turf North of Boston

Flagship Adventures (www.flagshipadventures.com) in Salem coordinate exciting water-based events on Boston Harbor and Salem Sound, including exhilarating treasure hunts, corporate team building events, and private charter options on its fleet of high-performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs).

Lobsters and Steamers and Clams, Oh, My!! Enjoy traditional New England clambakes throughout North of Boston. Delight in a sumptuous "clambake by the sea" at Misselwood an oceanfront estate at EndicottCollege in Beverly (www.endicott.edu/conferencing). The Gloucester House Restaurant (www.thegloucesterhouse.com) offers clambakes complete with local lore provided by storyteller and restaurant owner Lenny Linquata. Clambakes and BBQ outings can also be provided by Woodman's of Essex, (www.woodmans.com) to be enjoyed on-site or delivered to your meeting's location. Visit www.northofboston.org to wet your appetite for meeting ideas.

NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT CONVENTION
& VISITORS BUREAU

In Northwest Connecticut, summer deals are sizzling!

Save up to $70 per person at your summer meeting. Book the Interlaken's "Complete Meeting Package" through August 31^st and receive a complimentary "Lakeside Wine & Cheese Reception", plus 50% off the cost of one of our signature Interlaken Teambuilding Programs to be included in your itinerary. See www.interlakeninn.com for details and teambuilding pricing. Twenty-person minimum applies. Subject to availability. Contact Kristy Barto: 1-800-222-2909

The Clarion Hotel in Bristol, CT is offering meeting planners a 20% discount on room rental and food and beverage for meetings scheduled from June 15, 2009 through September 1, 2009. Contact Holly Fitz: 860-589-7766

The Bicycle Tour Company: 10% Discount for Corporate Meetings. Contact: 860-927-1742

Or contact Andrea Quattrocci: 888-588-7880

VERMONT CONVENTION BUREAU

Meetings are Sweeter in Vermont!

Vermont Convention Bureau and participating locations statewide announce a free Ben & Jerry's Catering Event when booking your meeting through the Vermont Convention Bureau between April 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. The ice cream sundae event is coordinated and served by representatives of the famous Vermont Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream catering service guaranteeing your group one sweet meeting!

The promotion was developed to add value to meeting budgets and properties throughout the state are offering excellent rates, service, and accommodations. Combine this with our close proximity to many major metropolitan areas and it is a great time to Meet in Vermont! Some restrictions apply and the meeting must take place before March 31, 2010. For more information visit www.vermontmeetings.com or 802-860-0606.

Sincerely,

Patti Lloyd, President

E-mail: sales@capecodchamber.org

Phone: 508-362-9351

Web: http//www.NewEnglandMeetingSites.com