Conference

When people think of ski resorts, they don’t usually think of business meeting facilities. While mountain resorts more often produce the connotation of winter fun and family vacations, many ski resorts have been boosting their business profile by building or renovating large conference centers. It is no longer a rarity for America’s major ski areas to have a meeting facility that can meet the needs of pretty much any meeting or conference. Most meeting organizers look to urban areas for their conferences, but ski resort meeting facilities are worth checking out. Here are three unique reasons why you should look into business meeting facilities at ski resorts:

1. The Location: This is the main way that ski resort business meeting facilities differ from those in downtown, urban areas. Looking out the window in a downtown location lets you see streets, cars, and other buildings. The windows at a ski resort’s meeting facility, however, leads to lush green forests, high mountain peaks, and craggy cliffs. Ski areas are situated in some of nature’s most beautiful locations, and this location can be parlayed into a more relaxed business affair. Putting clients, employees, and any other meeting attendees in an outdoor location will show them that you want to change things up a bit and literally give them a breath of fresh air.

2. The Activities: Ski resorts are known for fun, and that fun can be harnessed during meetings. There is bound to be some downtime for attendees during the course of the conference, and they need something to do when they’re not sitting in the meeting facility. This is no problem at a ski resort. Business meeting facilities are just a short walking distance from the chairlifts. A winter conference gives attendees the chance to ski and snowboard, while summer meetings offer guests the ability to go hiking, biking, and climbing all within yards of the meeting facility.

3. The Luxury: Ski resorts aren’t the run-down, retro lodges they used to be in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. The last 20 years has seen a ski resort renaissance that has made mountain resorts the ultimate luxury destinations that still offer a taste of nature. Ski resorts boast beautiful lodges that are being filled with equally beautiful business meeting facilities. Also, a meeting facility at a ski resort is likely within walking distance of wonderful restaurants, high-class lodging, and great spas.

A meeting facility doesn’t have to be in a bland, urban location. Ski resorts are in the forefront of the mountain meeting facility, and their services are top notch. Just like downtown business meeting facilities, those found at a ski resort are large and stylish enough to hold official meetings for even the largest gathering. Some ski resorts have meeting rooms that can host up to 1,000 people. Conference organizers looking for a change of pace should definitely consider ski resorts.

Learn more about business meeting facilities. Stop by Snowbird’s site where you can find out all about a mountain meeting facility and what it can do for you.