Meeting Planner Careers

Planning meetings and corporate events at ski resorts is an excellent idea for a variety of reasons. The most obvious reason – of course – is the delight that will exude from your attendees when they find out their next business trip is to the top of a mountain with their skis or snowboard. Additionally, meeting and travel planners will find that there are some exceptional deals to be had if you do a little online research to find the best group travel deals for ski resorts. However, one of the biggest benefits that may not be quite as apparent in the planning process is the excellent networking opportunities that come with meeting at a ski resort.

When not in meetings, attendees will have the opportunity to hit the slopes, hang out in the resort’s lounge, cross-country ski, snowshoe or even take their family sledding, if they have come along as well. All of these activities provide the perfect environment for networking while on the ski lift, trekking through the forest or sharing the sledding hill. If your group is smaller than 20, you may also consider opting for a private vacation rental near or in the ski resort, which can save money on lodgings and provide a more intimate networking environment.

There are plenty of cost-effective ski destinations within the U.S. and Canada, as well as a plethora of options overseas. Also, keep in mind that the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter during our summer, allowing you to plan a meet and ski event in the middle of the summer by opting for New Zealand, Chile or other options to the south.

Just a short drive north of Seattle, the Tulalip Resort and Casino stands proudly just off the freeway in a small commercial area largely surrounded by open land. With the quaint town of Marysville just across the freeway, the Seattle Premium Outlets right next door and all of the attractions and offerings of the city of Seattle around 30 minutes away, Tulalip is an excellent place to stay and play in luxury.

There is over 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space that can be customized to suit your needs, as well as 370 well-appointed guest rooms to house your attendees. The resort is home to five restaurants offering a distinctive variety of cuisines, a coffee bar, a nightclub and a cabaret offering nightly entertainment, as well as a spa offering high-end, luxury spa treatments and a relaxing gallery lounge with Tulalip Tribal art pieces.

When not attending scheduled events, dining in the elegant Tulalip Bay restaurant, filling up on a lunch buffet or finding exceptional deals at the Seattle Premium Outlets, meeting attendees can play golf at one of two nearby courses, hit the slopes at the Stevens Pass Ski Area or try their luck in the casino, where they will find slots and table games. To find out more about the Tulalip Resort and Casino, visit their website at www.tulalipresort.com.