Where the elite meet

The setting for an organization's next meeting does not have to be exotic or far-flung to have maximum impact. The experience need only incorporate some key components. One ingredient these elite corridors have in common is a devotion to establishing an environment where serious business can be accomplished. Often this means elegantly appointed boardrooms on the club level, providing both privacy and safety for VIPs. And the latest in technology is a crucial component, but with equal emphasis on aesthetics. At Marriott Hotels and Resorts, meeting rooms and guest rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access, offering unprecedented levels of connectivity and productivity. One recent board of directors meeting chose a luxurious golf resort in Puerto Rico not only for its renowned service and sporting pursuits, but because it had an Internet-ready convention center and guest rooms.