2010 Meeting, April 14 - 17, Naples, Florida

AC/CCIM/ARES All-Day Seminar
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The 26th Annual Meeting of the American Real Estate Society will be held April 14 - 17, 2010, at the Gulf front Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club. This resort, site of our 2002 Annual Meeting, features a gorgeous beach on the Gulf of Mexico as well as its own golf course. Other amenities include tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a spa. The Watkins family has owned the resort since 1946 and they promise " endless enjoyment " at their lovely property. The resort has a great website full of useful information about the property and the Naples area.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is a certified participant in the Green Lodging Program of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The core requirements of the program include water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and clean air processes. Currently, less than 150 of Florida’s approximately 5,000 hotels have successfully completed the DEP’s certification process. Among the resort's new initiatives are more energy-efficient lighting and a greater emphasis on recycling.

Fabulous low to mid 80s weather awaits you in Naples. Bring sunscreen. Shopping and excellent restaurants are nearby. If you seek adventure, airboating in The Everglades is a short drive away and sailboats and kayaks can be rented at the Resort. The Sirmans band will be there for a rockin' good time Friday evening. Be sure to bring your loudest Hawaiian attire as there will be prizes awarded at Friday night's party.

The Resort is offering exceptional room rates for ARES attendees. There are a limited number of rooms available in the Old Florida Wing for $189/night and recently renovated rooms in other sections of the property are $199/night. Room tax is 10%.

There is a daily resort fee of $15 per room that includes gratuities for guest service personnel, in - room wireless internet, local and 800 phone calls, admission to the fitness center, incoming faxes, recreational service charge, self or valet parking, daily newspaper delivery, and daily in - room coffee & tea.

You can book online via the ARES website link or by calling 800 - 237 - 7600. Hotel rooms at ARES meetings sell out fast so don't wait until the last minute to book your accommodation.