Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Among 100 Most Popular Meeting Resorts

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwired - Jul 26, 2013) - A beautiful oceanfront location, countless activities for the entire family, a full-service spa, comfortable rooms -- the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is the perfect place for a vacation. But, with its 100,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor event space, custom catering, state-of-the-art technology and expert event planners, it's also one of the most popular places for South Florida meetings.

On June 12, 2013, this South Florida beach resort was recognized by Cvent Supplier Network users as one of the 100 Most Popular Meeting Resorts in North America and the Caribbean. To make the exclusive list, The Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, along with more than 3,500 other luxury hotels and resorts, was evaluated based on market share by metro area, volume of business received through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2012, consumer ratings and resort amenities. Winners are recognized for an entire year on the Cvent Destination Guide and Cvent Supplier Network.

While the event spaces and amenities at this Fort Lauderdale resort are spectacular, its meeting packages are also appealing to planners. With the Sunsational Beachfront Offer, planners can save on group rates, meeting add-ons and much more when they hold events during value dates in 2013 and 2014. The offer includes:

• Special group rates from $129
• Double Marriott Rewards^® points
• Customized company logo, painted larger-than-life, in the sand at the resort's private beach
• Up to 5% credit to the master account
• 10% off published catering menus and audiovisual prices
• A special welcome refreshment upon arrival

To receive these extras, meetings must be held during value dates in 2013 or 2014.

For more information, visit www.MeetAtHarborBeach.com, or call 800-222-6543.

About the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
The 16-acre oceanfront Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a playground for kids and adults alike. Just 5 miles from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and steps from the Atlantic Ocean, the hotel offers enough activities, restaurants and attractions to keep the entire family entertained. Spend time in the Florida sun at the private onsite beach, outdoor heated pool, tennis and volleyball courts or in the ocean surfing, snorkeling, kayaking and jet skiing. Kids can have their own fun at the Surf Club with games, movies, videogames and more, while adults can focus on mind and body at the fitness center and 22,000-square-foot spa, offering an array of treatments. The resort is also minutes from charming Las Olas Boulevard, the beach promenade, the cruise port and the Sawgrass Mills Mall. Hungry for more? At 3030 Ocean Restaurant, dine on a menu that changes daily and features fresh, local seafood. Sea Level Restaurant-Ocean Bar offers a beach location overlooking the ocean, while the buffet and superb Sunday brunch at Riva are a hit with families. Two bars, 3030 and 3030 Raw, offer two different experiences; the former a casual cocktail lounge with daily happy hour, the latter serving raw items including clams, shrimp, mussels and oysters. Accommodations at this 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award-winner feature artful decor, a flat-screen TV, high-speed Internet access, luxurious Revive bedding and private balcony with ocean views. This hotel in Fort Lauderdale offers 100,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor event space, perfect for weddings, parties, meetings and other functions.