Smart Meetings Announces Winners of 2017 Smart Stars Awards

SAUSALITO, Calif., June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Meetings, the foremost media brand and No. 1 choice for meeting professionals, is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 Smart Stars Awards. Now in its sixth year, the prestigious awards platform honors meeting planners' premier choices for hotels, resorts, properties, cruise lines and conference and convention centers across North America.

Evaluated against thousands of their exquisite peers, these exceptional properties were hand selected by Smart Meetings' audience of meeting professionals, in 25 distinguished categories. The Smart Stars Awards have gained notoriety as a vital tool for today's meeting planner community and a valuable resource for those who need recommendations of leading venues and destinations. These remarkable hospitality brands continue to reflect the highest standards of service and exhibit an unmatched caliber of quality, luxury and distinction.

"My team and I are honored, once again, to celebrate all of the phenomenal hotels and resorts that serve our industry," said Marin Bright, Smart Meetings founder and CEO. "We are thrilled to give special acknowledgment to this year's winners for their outstanding contribution and commitment to excellence."

The 2017 Smart Stars winners will be featured in the June edition of Smart Meetings print and digital magazines, reaching more than 80,000 meeting professionals. Winners will also be showcased on the Smart Meetings website for one year.

2017 Smart Stars Winners

Best Airport HotelGrand Hyatt DFWSheraton Gateway Los Angeles HotelWestin Denver International Airport

Best Attraction/Theme Park

Monterey Bay AquariumUniversal Orlando ResortWalt Disney World Resort

Best Ballroom

Fairmont DallasThe MirageWalt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

Best Beach Hotel

Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla & La EsmeraldaThe St. Regis Punta Mita ResortThe Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa

Best Boutique/Lifestyle Hotel

The Brazilian CourtHard Rock Hotel San DiegoHutton Hotel

Best City Hotel

Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes WharfThe Peninsula Hotel ChicagoThe Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

Best Coastal Hotel

Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf ResortNIZUC Resort & SpaThe Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon BayTerranea Resort

Best Conference Center

Lied Lodge & Conference CenterMonterey Conference CenterThe National Conference Center

Best Convention Center

Austin Convention CenterOregon Convention CenterPasadena Convention Center

Best Convention Center Hotel

The BroadmoorGaylord National Resort and Convention CenterMandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Best Cruise Line

Celebrity CruisesHornblower Cruises & Events – New YorkRoyal Caribbean International

Best Desert Hotel

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdaleat Troon NorthThe Phoenician La Quinta Resort& Club

Best Eco/Green Hotel

Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & SpaOmni Dallas HotelPortola Hotel & Spa

Best Executive Retreat

Boulders Resort & SpaOne&Only Palmilla ResortSalamander Resort & Spa

Best Family-Friendly Hotel/Resort

Atlantis Paradise IslandGreat Wolf Lodge, WilliamsburgHershey Lodge

Best Gaming/Casino Hotel

Aria Resort & CasinoCaesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & CasinoTropicana Las Vegas–a DoubleTree by Hilton

Best Golf Resort

Kiawah Island Golf ResortLa Cantera Resort & SpaStreamsong Resort

Best Historic Hotel

The Breakers Palm BeachFairmont Le Chateau FrontenacHotel Jerome

Best Hotel Pool

Marriott Marquis HoustonNobu Eden Roc Miami BeachW Fort Lauderdale

Best Hotel Spa

Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach CancunMiraval Arizona Resort & SpaOmni La Costa Resort & Spa

Best Incentive Hotel

Grand Velas Riviera MayaThe Resort at PedregalSea IslandWynn/Encore

Best Island Hotel

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & SpaFour Seasons Resort NevisFrenchman's Reef & Morningstar Marriott Beach Resort

Best Mountain/Ski Hotel

Fairmont Chateau Lake LouiseThe Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor GulchThe Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa

Best Outdoor Event Space

Chelsea Piers New YorkThe Diplomat Resort & SpaHyatt Regency Maui Resort

Best Special-Event Venue

Bowlmor Chelsea PiersMEET Las VegasRonald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

About Smart Meetings:

Smart Meetings is the leading media company and the most trusted resource for meeting professionals. Providing best-in-class service, Smart Meetings publishes cutting-edge meetings content in print and digital magazines, hosts world-class hosted-buyer networking events, provides CEU-accredited webinars, offers a complimentary site-selection service and offers myriad digital resources.

Media Contact:Jennifer Harrington[email protected] 415-339-9355

 

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