Hot Dates

2011 Dates Jan 1-9 Feb 13-23 Mar 6-9 Mar 14-17 Apr 21-25 Jul 10-23 Aug 12- Sep 5 Oct 28- Nov 5 Nov 15-28 Dec 11-22 Dec 27-30

Every day you spend in Grand Rapids is a bargain. But you'll enjoy an even bigger value if you can schedule your meeting on these dates!

For a limited time, the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel is offering special bonuses to groups that book select open dates in 2010. Renowned for its service, elegance and attention to detail, the Amway Grand Plaza was named the 12th best hotel in all of North America by Condé Nast Traveler.

The Amway Grand Plaza always delivers an exceptional meeting experience for meeting planners and their attendees. Now, you can take advantage of these special bonuses to make your stay even better.

Schedule a meeting or conference in 2010 during one our 2011 value dates and receive:

• Complimentary high speed Internet in guest rooms
• Complimentary fitness center access

Plus choose three additional concessions from the value list below:

• Complimentary self parking for all group/meeting attendees
• $5 rebate on all guest rooms back to the master bill
• 1 per 35 comp rooms
• 10% off catering prices
• 20% off hotel restaurant dining
• 15% off Audio Visual pricing
• 10% off spa and salon services at the Vasaio Spa & Salon
• Complimentary wi-fi in your meeting room(s)
• 25% attrition rate
• Complimentary welcome reception featuring a refreshing array of snacks and nonalcoholic beverages

Terms & Conditions: Group or Meeting must arrive and depart over on of the listed 2011 value dates. Sales contract must be signed by December 31, 2010 to qualify. Offer valid for new Group or Meeting bookings only. Group bookings must be 50 or more peak room nights to qualify. Offer is subject to availability. Rebate, which will be applied to the final master bill, does not apply to any surcharges, gratuities, taxes or third-party charges. The details of the incentives selected by the group must be identified and described in the sales contract. Not valid in conjunction with any other offers.

More to See and Do

Grand Rapids, the grand city of Michigan's West Coast, offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis - like a bustling downtown where more than 60 restaurants, nightclubs, theatres, museums and sports venues are located within a five-minute walk. Yet for all its sophistication, the city prides itself on such small-town virtues as friendly people, safe streets, minimal traffic and good old-fashioned Midwest value.

Places Rated Almanac ranks Grand Rapids #3 in the nation in fun and recreation. Blessed with abundant natural wonders, it's a one-of-a-kind destination for golfing, fishing, swimming, boating, biking, beachcombing and sightseeing. Our man-made attractions are just as awesome, including:

• Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of the Midwest's leading tourist attractions
• The Grand Rapids Art Museum, a newly built, 125,000-square-foot facility that is itself a work of art
• Gerald R. Ford Museum, a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of our 38th President
• Michigan's largest amusement and water park; 1,100-animal zoo; 1,300-house historic district, and much more!

More Opportunity to Make an Impact

DeVos Place convention center integrates architecture, furniture and technology to provide an unparalleled environment for conducting meetings. Steelcase, Inc., the world leader in understanding the ways people work, collaborated with our architects to develop new solutions for encouraging more effective learning and interaction. The result? A convention center that empowers you to create the most impact with your event.

Complete an online RFP, or call Mary at 1-800-678-9859, ext. 3554.