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Showcasing approximately 60,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is a breathtaking destination for events of every size and objective. Plan a product launch within the sophisticated, 12,000-square-foot ballroom, or start your forever with a sunset wedding on The Lawn at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club. Other notable venues include outdoor spaces with ocean views, sweeping fairways and a 26,000-square-foot indoor conference center. These, combined with the hotel’s dedicated planning services, ensure that events are both seamless and inspired by the culture and landscape of Sarasota.

14

Event Rooms

37496 SQ FT

Total Event Space

1200

Capacity Largest Space

8

Breakout Rooms

Events

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Meetings and Events

26,000 square feet of indoor meeting space in the conference center

Variety of outdoor venues accommodating up to 1,200 guests
Spectacular ballroom facility
Fifteen comfortable meeting rooms
Pre-function area
The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club offers event facilities ocean-view on the Gulf of Mexico

Virtually Tour Our Space

Step into our world and see what our exceptional meeting and event spaces have to offer. Walk through our ballrooms, breakout rooms, dining outlets and unique spaces.

Room with white bar and luxury seating area
Audiovisual Services

Complete in-house audiovisual services are provided by INSPIRE Solutions and staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Audiovisual Equipment Rental & Services include:

  • Visual
  • Slide Projection
  • Overhead Projection

  • Audio
  • Microphones and Mixers
  • Audio Components/ Accessories

  • Data
  • LCD Projectors/ Accessories

  • Video
  • Players and Recorders
  • Monitors
  • Cameras and Accessories

  • Lighting Systems and Spotlights

  • Screens

  • Pipe and Drape

  • Creative Services

  • Technical Support

  • Repair

 

Destination Services

The resort’s Meetings and Special Events team uses creativity and thorough knowledge of the area to assist clients in crafting memorable group activities, outings and events.

Among the services offered are:

  • Transportation organization

  • Team building activities including interactive and entertaining teaming programs like Beach Games to stimulate camaraderie and promote reliance, loyalty and cooperation within group

  • Creative recreation including guided tours, children’s programs, golf tournaments and specially-themed events

  • Fitness breaks and Spa workshops to keep attendees active and invigorated

A memorable and enriching stay can extend well beyond our hotels. That’s why The Ritz-Carlton proudly offers Impact Experiences, providing inspiring opportunities for our guests to contribute to the local community. Impact Experiences are compelling social and environmental impact activities where there is one constant – each program makes a lasting and authentic difference.

Impact Experiences offers on-property activities that can be incorporated in the conference agenda during lunch breaks, receptions and coffee breaks, including:

  • Partnering with the hotel’s culinary team to prepare the ingredients for a regionally adapted dish for donation to a local hunger relief organization

  • Assembling school supplies and art materials in backpacks for donation to students whose academic success is threatened by poverty

  • Collaborating in teams to assemble emergency preparedness kits for shipping to a disaster relief facility or community organization

  • Designing and creating greetings and birthday cards for children in a local pediatric healthcare facility or children’s organization

  • Impact Hour, a platform for leaders from The Ritz-Carlton Community Footprints partner organizations to showcase how they are successfully addressing social and environmental issues
     

Additionally, Signature Impact Experiences invite our group guests to take part in an off-site volunteer activity, unique to the destination.
 

Big Hearts for Big Cats
Living amid a subtropical climate teeming with greenery, exotic wildlife thrives in the Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary. Group guests can learn about the conservation efforts, and not only build new areas for the animals — which include lions, tigers and, of course, bears — but also bathe and feed them. The sanctuary is a home for life for these animals, cared for by one of the country’s leading animal training families. 

Please contact your meetings and special events professional for details on how Impact Experiences can be matched to your group.

Teambuilding

The Ritz-Carlton Group Activities Team is committed to providing creative event services designed to enhance your group experience. It is with this approach that we provide a selection of teambuilding events for your pleasure and excitement. Each one of our activities is facilitated by members of our Group Activities Team who will ensure that every participant enjoys the unique experience to its fullest.

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is proud to present a selection of group activities geared toward Recreation, Companion Activities and "VolunTeaming."

Recreation
So much of our day is invested in business... but we all have needs beyond productivity. Recreation is an essential part of our completeness. Playing together fosters belonging while it refreshes the spirit. Hearing our combined voices raised in laughter brings us closer as we celebrate all that we have accomplished together.

Companion Activities
We provide a variety of options for spouses or companions including shopping, sightseeing, historic tours, museums and nature tours. Activities can also be custom designed for spouses.

Themed Events

If you're looking to give your attendees an event they will never forget, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota offers possibilities unlike any others.

Dine within the walls of a huge sandcastle. Thrill to the sites and sounds of a three-ring circus. Cruise the bay on a private yacht. Star-gaze through high-powered telescopes guided by on-site astronomers. Enjoy a picnic on one of our lush, hotel lawn areas.

We'll help you create a truly memorable occasion.

Meetings and events at The Ritz-Carlton are carefully designed to create an unparalleled guest experience while protecting our natural resources. Together with our property-based Ritz-Carlton Environmental Action Conservation Teams (REACT) you and your attendees can support our efforts to reduce our environmental imprint and make a meaningful difference. Within our hotels, we reduce energy and water usage, offer a linen and terry reuse program, and utilize environmentally preferable cleaning products. Our meeting venues support a sustainable future by offering recycled paper products and pens, water service options, organic and local food and sustainable seafood options.

Meeting Venues

Offering approximately 60,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, complement your meeting by selecting just the right venue for your agenda and group size. Browse through our offerings, then contact us to reserve the room that meets your needs.

Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.ft) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Pre-Function 26x143x13 3718 300 - - - 600 140
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom 80x150x15 12000 1150 800 - 144 1200 880
Plaza I 50x81x15 4050 380 270 64 78 400 250
Plaza II 50x81x15 4050 380 270 64 78 400 250
Plaza III 40x50x15 2000 176 126 47 48 200 120
Plaza IV 40x50x15 2000 176 126 47 48 200 120
Plaza I & II 81x100x15 8100 798 540 - 108 800 580
Plaza III & IV 50x81x15 4050 320 270 - 78 400 250
Plaza II, III & IV 81x100x15 8100 798 540 - 108 800 580
St. Armands Junior Ballroom 28x73x11 2044 210 132 64 60 210 120
St. Armands Salon I 28x36x11 1008 105 60 28 30 100 60
St. Armands Salon II 28x36x11 1008 105 60 28 30 100 60
John Ringling Boardroom 18x27x- 486 - - 12 - - -
Bay Island 21x27x11 567 60 24 16 24 55 30
Belle Haven 26x31x11 806 72 45 24 24 80 50
Mira Mar 31x39x- 1209 108 60 34 33 120 60
The Palms 19x26x11 494 24 16 14 12 45 20
Bickel 28x26x11 728 70 36 24 27 60 50
Burns 28x18x11 504 42 24 22 18 40 30
Ca d'Zan 33x70x10 2516 240 124 48 51 220 200
The Healing Garden 47x75x- 3525 550 - - - 600 550
The Hotel Lawn 47x75x- 3525 180 - - - 200 200
Rose Garden -x-x- 78 - - - - 40 -
The Sunset Terrace at the Beach Club 68x127x- 8636 200 - - - 200 190
The Lawn at the Beach Club 24x76x- 1824 214 - - - 180 160
Tides Room at the Beach Club 26x26x11 676 48 30 24 24 50 40
Low Tides Terrace at the Beach Club -x-x- 2500 150 - 36 - 120 90
High Tides Terrace at the Beach Club -x-x- 480 30 - - - 40 20
Seaglass 38x17x12 646 60 30 25 20 60 50
Spindrift 26x18x12 468 40 12 20 15 40 30
Golf Club Lawn 220x90x- 19800 600 - - - 1000 600
Ballroom Office 14.6x11.5x8.4 167.9 8 8 8 8 10 8
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Pre-Function
Dimensions (LxWxH)
26x143x13
Area (sq.ft)
3718
Theater
300
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
600
Banquet
140
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
80x150x15
Area (sq.ft)
12000
Theater
1150
Schoolroom
800
Conference
-
U-Shape
144
Reception
1200
Banquet
880
Plaza I
Dimensions (LxWxH)
50x81x15
Area (sq.ft)
4050
Theater
380
Schoolroom
270
Conference
64
U-Shape
78
Reception
400
Banquet
250
Plaza II
Dimensions (LxWxH)
50x81x15
Area (sq.ft)
4050
Theater
380
Schoolroom
270
Conference
64
U-Shape
78
Reception
400
Banquet
250
Plaza III
Dimensions (LxWxH)
40x50x15
Area (sq.ft)
2000
Theater
176
Schoolroom
126
Conference
47
U-Shape
48
Reception
200
Banquet
120
Plaza IV
Dimensions (LxWxH)
40x50x15
Area (sq.ft)
2000
Theater
176
Schoolroom
126
Conference
47
U-Shape
48
Reception
200
Banquet
120
Plaza I & II
Dimensions (LxWxH)
81x100x15
Area (sq.ft)
8100
Theater
798
Schoolroom
540
Conference
-
U-Shape
108
Reception
800
Banquet
580
Plaza III & IV
Dimensions (LxWxH)
50x81x15
Area (sq.ft)
4050
Theater
320
Schoolroom
270
Conference
-
U-Shape
78
Reception
400
Banquet
250
Plaza II, III & IV
Dimensions (LxWxH)
81x100x15
Area (sq.ft)
8100
Theater
798
Schoolroom
540
Conference
-
U-Shape
108
Reception
800
Banquet
580
St. Armands Junior Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28x73x11
Area (sq.ft)
2044
Theater
210
Schoolroom
132
Conference
64
U-Shape
60
Reception
210
Banquet
120
St. Armands Salon I
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28x36x11
Area (sq.ft)
1008
Theater
105
Schoolroom
60
Conference
28
U-Shape
30
Reception
100
Banquet
60
St. Armands Salon II
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28x36x11
Area (sq.ft)
1008
Theater
105
Schoolroom
60
Conference
28
U-Shape
30
Reception
100
Banquet
60
John Ringling Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
18x27x-
Area (sq.ft)
486
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
12
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Bay Island
Dimensions (LxWxH)
21x27x11
Area (sq.ft)
567
Theater
60
Schoolroom
24
Conference
16
U-Shape
24
Reception
55
Banquet
30
Belle Haven
Dimensions (LxWxH)
26x31x11
Area (sq.ft)
806
Theater
72
Schoolroom
45
Conference
24
U-Shape
24
Reception
80
Banquet
50
Mira Mar
Dimensions (LxWxH)
31x39x-
Area (sq.ft)
1209
Theater
108
Schoolroom
60
Conference
34
U-Shape
33
Reception
120
Banquet
60
The Palms
Dimensions (LxWxH)
19x26x11
Area (sq.ft)
494
Theater
24
Schoolroom
16
Conference
14
U-Shape
12
Reception
45
Banquet
20
Bickel
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28x26x11
Area (sq.ft)
728
Theater
70
Schoolroom
36
Conference
24
U-Shape
27
Reception
60
Banquet
50
Burns
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28x18x11
Area (sq.ft)
504
Theater
42
Schoolroom
24
Conference
22
U-Shape
18
Reception
40
Banquet
30
Ca d'Zan
Dimensions (LxWxH)
33x70x10
Area (sq.ft)
2516
Theater
240
Schoolroom
124
Conference
48
U-Shape
51
Reception
220
Banquet
200
The Healing Garden
Dimensions (LxWxH)
47x75x-
Area (sq.ft)
3525
Theater
550
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
600
Banquet
550
The Hotel Lawn
Dimensions (LxWxH)
47x75x-
Area (sq.ft)
3525
Theater
180
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
200
Banquet
200
Rose Garden
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
78
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
40
Banquet
-
The Sunset Terrace at the Beach Club
Dimensions (LxWxH)
68x127x-
Area (sq.ft)
8636
Theater
200
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
200
Banquet
190
The Lawn at the Beach Club
Dimensions (LxWxH)
24x76x-
Area (sq.ft)
1824
Theater
214
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
180
Banquet
160
Tides Room at the Beach Club
Dimensions (LxWxH)
26x26x11
Area (sq.ft)
676
Theater
48
Schoolroom
30
Conference
24
U-Shape
24
Reception
50
Banquet
40
Low Tides Terrace at the Beach Club
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
2500
Theater
150
Schoolroom
-
Conference
36
U-Shape
-
Reception
120
Banquet
90
High Tides Terrace at the Beach Club
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
480
Theater
30
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
40
Banquet
20
Seaglass
Dimensions (LxWxH)
38x17x12
Area (sq.ft)
646
Theater
60
Schoolroom
30
Conference
25
U-Shape
20
Reception
60
Banquet
50
Spindrift
Dimensions (LxWxH)
26x18x12
Area (sq.ft)
468
Theater
40
Schoolroom
12
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
30
Golf Club Lawn
Dimensions (LxWxH)
220x90x-
Area (sq.ft)
19800
Theater
600
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
1000
Banquet
600
Ballroom Office
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.6x11.5x8.4
Area (sq.ft)
167.9
Theater
8
Schoolroom
8
Conference
8
U-Shape
8
Reception
10
Banquet
8
Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.mt) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Pre-Function 7.9x43.6x4 345.4 300 - - - 600 140
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom 24.4x45.7x4.6 1114.8 1150 800 - 144 1200 880
Plaza I 15.2x24.7x4.6 376.3 380 270 64 78 400 250
Plaza II 15.2x24.7x4.6 376.3 380 270 64 78 400 250
Plaza III 12.2x15.2x4.6 185.8 176 126 47 48 200 120
Plaza IV 12.2x15.2x4.6 185.8 176 126 47 48 200 120
Plaza I & II 24.7x30.5x4.6 752.5 798 540 - 108 800 580
Plaza III & IV 15.2x24.7x4.6 376.3 320 270 - 78 400 250
Plaza II, III & IV 24.7x30.5x4.6 752.5 798 540 - 108 800 580
St. Armands Junior Ballroom 8.5x22.2x3.4 189.9 210 132 64 60 210 120
St. Armands Salon I 8.5x11x3.4 93.6 105 60 28 30 100 60
St. Armands Salon II 8.5x11x3.4 93.6 105 60 28 30 100 60
John Ringling Boardroom 5.5x8.2x- 45.2 - - 12 - - -
Bay Island 6.4x8.2x3.4 52.7 60 24 16 24 55 30
Belle Haven 7.9x9.4x3.4 74.9 72 45 24 24 80 50
Mira Mar 9.4x11.9x- 112.3 108 60 34 33 120 60
The Palms 5.8x7.9x3.4 45.9 24 16 14 12 45 20
Bickel 8.5x7.9x3.4 67.6 70 36 24 27 60 50
Burns 8.5x5.5x3.4 46.8 42 24 22 18 40 30
Ca d'Zan 10.1x21.3x3 233.7 240 124 48 51 220 200
The Healing Garden 14.3x22.9x- 327.5 550 - - - 600 550
The Hotel Lawn 14.3x22.9x- 327.5 180 - - - 200 200
Rose Garden -x-x- 7.2 - - - - 40 -
The Sunset Terrace at the Beach Club 20.7x38.7x- 802.3 200 - - - 200 190
The Lawn at the Beach Club 7.3x23.2x- 169.5 214 - - - 180 160
Tides Room at the Beach Club 7.9x7.9x3.4 62.8 48 30 24 24 50 40
Low Tides Terrace at the Beach Club -x-x- 232.3 150 - 36 - 120 90
High Tides Terrace at the Beach Club -x-x- 44.6 30 - - - 40 20
Seaglass 11.6x5.2x3.7 60 60 30 25 20 60 50
Spindrift 7.9x5.5x3.7 43.5 40 12 20 15 40 30
Golf Club Lawn 67.1x27.4x- 1839.5 600 - - - 1000 600
Ballroom Office 4.4x3.5x2.6 15.6 8 8 8 8 10 8
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Pre-Function
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.9x43.6x4
Area (sq.mt)
345.4
Theater
300
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
600
Banquet
140
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
24.4x45.7x4.6
Area (sq.mt)
1114.8
Theater
1150
Schoolroom
800
Conference
-
U-Shape
144
Reception
1200
Banquet
880
Plaza I
Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.2x24.7x4.6
Area (sq.mt)
376.3
Theater
380
Schoolroom
270
Conference
64
U-Shape
78
Reception
400
Banquet
250
Plaza II
Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.2x24.7x4.6
Area (sq.mt)
376.3
Theater
380
Schoolroom
270
Conference
64
U-Shape
78
Reception
400
Banquet
250
Plaza III
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.2x15.2x4.6
Area (sq.mt)
185.8
Theater
176
Schoolroom
126
Conference
47
U-Shape
48
Reception
200
Banquet
120
Plaza IV
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.2x15.2x4.6
Area (sq.mt)
185.8
Theater
176
Schoolroom
126
Conference
47
U-Shape
48
Reception
200
Banquet
120
Plaza I & II
Dimensions (LxWxH)
24.7x30.5x4.6
Area (sq.mt)
752.5
Theater
798
Schoolroom
540
Conference
-
U-Shape
108
Reception
800
Banquet
580
Plaza III & IV
Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.2x24.7x4.6
Area (sq.mt)
376.3
Theater
320
Schoolroom
270
Conference
-
U-Shape
78
Reception
400
Banquet
250
Plaza II, III & IV
Dimensions (LxWxH)
24.7x30.5x4.6
Area (sq.mt)
752.5
Theater
798
Schoolroom
540
Conference
-
U-Shape
108
Reception
800
Banquet
580
St. Armands Junior Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5x22.2x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
189.9
Theater
210
Schoolroom
132
Conference
64
U-Shape
60
Reception
210
Banquet
120
St. Armands Salon I
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5x11x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
93.6
Theater
105
Schoolroom
60
Conference
28
U-Shape
30
Reception
100
Banquet
60
St. Armands Salon II
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5x11x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
93.6
Theater
105
Schoolroom
60
Conference
28
U-Shape
30
Reception
100
Banquet
60
John Ringling Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.5x8.2x-
Area (sq.mt)
45.2
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
12
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Bay Island
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.4x8.2x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
52.7
Theater
60
Schoolroom
24
Conference
16
U-Shape
24
Reception
55
Banquet
30
Belle Haven
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.9x9.4x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
74.9
Theater
72
Schoolroom
45
Conference
24
U-Shape
24
Reception
80
Banquet
50
Mira Mar
Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.4x11.9x-
Area (sq.mt)
112.3
Theater
108
Schoolroom
60
Conference
34
U-Shape
33
Reception
120
Banquet
60
The Palms
Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.8x7.9x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
45.9
Theater
24
Schoolroom
16
Conference
14
U-Shape
12
Reception
45
Banquet
20
Bickel
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5x7.9x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
67.6
Theater
70
Schoolroom
36
Conference
24
U-Shape
27
Reception
60
Banquet
50
Burns
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5x5.5x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
46.8
Theater
42
Schoolroom
24
Conference
22
U-Shape
18
Reception
40
Banquet
30
Ca d'Zan
Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.1x21.3x3
Area (sq.mt)
233.7
Theater
240
Schoolroom
124
Conference
48
U-Shape
51
Reception
220
Banquet
200
The Healing Garden
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.3x22.9x-
Area (sq.mt)
327.5
Theater
550
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
600
Banquet
550
The Hotel Lawn
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.3x22.9x-
Area (sq.mt)
327.5
Theater
180
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
200
Banquet
200
Rose Garden
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
7.2
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
40
Banquet
-
The Sunset Terrace at the Beach Club
Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.7x38.7x-
Area (sq.mt)
802.3
Theater
200
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
200
Banquet
190
The Lawn at the Beach Club
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.3x23.2x-
Area (sq.mt)
169.5
Theater
214
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
180
Banquet
160
Tides Room at the Beach Club
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.9x7.9x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
62.8
Theater
48
Schoolroom
30
Conference
24
U-Shape
24
Reception
50
Banquet
40
Low Tides Terrace at the Beach Club
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
232.3
Theater
150
Schoolroom
-
Conference
36
U-Shape
-
Reception
120
Banquet
90
High Tides Terrace at the Beach Club
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
44.6
Theater
30
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
40
Banquet
20
Seaglass
Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.6x5.2x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
60
Theater
60
Schoolroom
30
Conference
25
U-Shape
20
Reception
60
Banquet
50
Spindrift
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.9x5.5x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
43.5
Theater
40
Schoolroom
12
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
30
Golf Club Lawn
Dimensions (LxWxH)
67.1x27.4x-
Area (sq.mt)
1839.5
Theater
600
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
1000
Banquet
600
Ballroom Office
Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.4x3.5x2.6
Area (sq.mt)
15.6
Theater
8
Schoolroom
8
Conference
8
U-Shape
8
Reception
10
Banquet
8
Banquet
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Conference and Hollow Square
Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people. Many hotels have elegant "boardrooms" for 10 to 20 people, equipped with full audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.
E-Shape, U-Shape and T-Shape
Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.
Theater
Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.
Reception
Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.
Schoolroom or Classroom
The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.
Ovals and Rounds
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Audio-Visual Equipment
  • 35MM Projector
  • AV Technician
  • Film Projector with Screen
  • LCD Projector
  • Microphone
  • Overhead Projector
  • PA System
  • TV
  • TV Production Service Provider
  • Teleconferencing
  • Video Camera
  • Videoconferencing
  • Walkie Talkies
  • Wired Internet
  • Wireless Internet
Event Services
  • Electrician
  • Event Lighting
  • Message Service
  • Registration Service
  • Security Guards
Event Equipment & Supplies
  • Blackboards
  • Direction Signs
  • Easels
  • Flip Chart & Markers
  • Lobby Bulletin Board
  • Name Cards
  • Pens / Pencils / Notepad
  • Podium Lectern
  • Portable Stage
  • Spotlights
  • Stack Chairs
  • Tables
Business Services
  • Computers
  • Copy Service
  • Fax Service
  • Overnight Delivery/Pickup
  • Post/Parcel
  • Printers