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Atlanta's Emory Conference Center Hotel Offers Special Events That Are 'Right Up Your Alley'
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"Wisteria Lanes has everything for a fun and challenging group event," said John Hill, Director of Sales & Marketing for ECCH. "We can accommodate groups from 30 people to more than 100 in a unique environment. It's a great way to take a break from a meeting, host an incentive event, or a team building exercise. We also find Wisteria Lanes to be a favorite for social events such as wedding rehearsal parties, Bar Mitzvahs, and birthday parties," added Hill.
ECCH recently completed an expansion and renovation which is scheduled for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The new addition includes 127 guest rooms, an additional 6,000 square feet of meeting space, a bridge that connects the new facility to the original building, a parking garage and Wisteria Lanes. ECCH now offers a total of 325 guest rooms and 32,000 square feet of meeting space.
ECCH offers bowling packages for private events that include bar, hors d'oeuvres, use of game, bowling shoes, and balls. For more information on group events and meetings, contact 404.712.6015 or online at www.emoryconferencecenter.com.
About Emory Conference Center Hotel
Opened in 1995, the Emory Conference Center Hotel (ECCH) is a full-service property nestled in 26 acres of forest preserve at the Emory University campus in Atlanta. Inspired by the architectural design of Frank Lloyd Wright, the ECCH is a member of the Green Hotels Association and is the only Conference Center in Georgia certified by Green Seal, Inc. The ECCH is a member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). The facility is owned by Emory University and managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts. For more information or reservations visit www.emoryconferencecenter.com or 800-933-6679.
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