Sheraton Atlanta Wins Gold Key Award for 2006
Presented by Meetings & Conventions magazine

Secaucus, NJ (August 30, 2006) – Once again the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel has been recognized with a prestigious industry award – the Meetings & Conventions magazine’s Gold Key Award. According to General Manager Kevin Kobishop, “Receiving such a prestigious award solidifies all the hard work we have put into making this hotel an industry leader.” Recently the Sheraton Atlanta has completed $45 million in enhancements and the opening of its Conference Center. “This award lets us know that our guests recognize how we have improved,” says Kobishop. “What a great honor!”

Meetings & Conventions magazine’s recently announced the winners of its prestigious Gold Key Award for 2006. Celebrating its 29th year, this annual award is bestowed upon the world’s finest meeting properties. All winners of this award of excellence were nominated and selected by the readers of M&C, who based their votes on the overall professionalism and quality of the property. This year, the readers honored 180 domestic and 20 international hotels and resorts as Gold Key winners. These experienced meeting planners selected their winning properties based on strict industry criteria including; staff attitude; quality of meeting reservations; availability of technical/support equipment and range of recreational facilities.

“The trademark of M&C’s readers, who represent the highest level of meeting professionals, has also been a dedication to quality. The 2006 Gold Key winners have met their tough standards by providing outstanding service,” said Bernard W. Schraer, Meetings & Conventions Group Publisher. “The entire M&C staff commends the properties that have demonstrated the qualities to earn the Gold Key distinction.”

All winners will be honored and receive their Gold Key Award as part of M&C’s Gold Award gala ceremony on November 10, 2006 in New York City. All winning hotels and resorts will also be featured in Meetings & Conventions’ Gold Awards issue published this November.

Ideally located in the heart of lively downtown Atlanta, just two blocks from Peachtree Street, The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel is known for its exceptional offerings for group meetings. The hotel was also recently awarded Association Meetings magazine’s “Inner Circle Award” for the second consecutive year, where it was the only hotel in Atlanta and one of only two Sheratons worldwide to receive the distinction.

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