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March 15, 2010
Gail Hooper
Dear Gail:
We are delighted to learn about your interest in the
Radisson Hotel at Opryland
for the Vietnam Veterans, tentatively scheduled for arrival on Friday, September
10, 2010 and departure on Sunday, September 12, 2010. The Radisson Hotel
at Opryland, part of the famous Gaylord family of hotels and entertainment
attractions, is conveniently located at the entrance to the Gaylord Opryland
Resort & Convention Center and in the heart of the Music Valley
Entertainment District.
The following pages will include information about our
hotel that you can pass
along to your board members for review. I tried to include as much information
as possible so that you can get a good feel of the area and all that we have to
offer. Please feel free to email me or give me a call on my cell if you have
any
questions.
We hope that you will agree that Radisson Hotel at Opryland
would be the
perfect venue for your event. Our entire team of experienced professionals
looks forward to working with you!
Best Regards,
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Quiana Y. Taylor
Sales Manager- Radisson at Opryland
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Radisson Hotel at Opryland
The Radisson Hotel Opryland is owned
and managed by Gaylord Opryland Resort &
Convention Center. With a prime Nashville location in the
heart of Gaylord Opryland
near great entertainment, the Radisson Hotel at Opryland offers the kind of
warm
hospitality, inviting atmosphere and topnotch services sure to please business
and
leisure travelers alike.
Please be sure to visit our website at www.radisson.com/nashvilletn

Guest Rooms
The Radisson Hotel at Opryland features
303 standard guest rooms including 2 suites.
In-room amenities include: complimentary High-Speed Internet, data ports, voice
mail,
on-demand movies, coffee makers, hair dryers and ironing boards. The Radisson
Hotel at Opryland is a smoke-free property. Bed choices of either One King Size
Bed or
Two Double Beds, or One King Size or Two Double Beds guest Sleep NumberŪ Beds
Rooms by Select Comfort TM, which enhance your comfort as they feature
dual air
chambers allowing you to adjust the firmness of the mattress to your exact
level of
comfort with the touch of a button.
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Services
When it's time to relax, guests at the
Radisson Hotel at Opryland can take advantage
of our NEWLY remodeled state of the art Fitness Center complete with treadmill,
exercise bike, and weight machine, or simply unwind in our indoor pool, sauna,
and
Jacuzzi. Our Concierge services featuring tours to the hottest destinations in
Nashville


Transportation
The Radisson Hotel at Opryland also offers
Free Shuttle Service to/from Gaylord
Hotel Opryland, General Jackson Showboat, Opry Mill Malls, Grand Ole Opry and
Gaylord Springs Golf Links.
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Nashville International Airport is located
just eight miles from Radisson Hotel at
Opryland and offers over 350 daily flights into and out of Music City USA
through
various airlines, including Southwest Airlines!
Airport Shuttle transportation is provided between 5:00 am
- 11:00 pm, seven days a
week. Guests may purchase tickets at the Gaylord Information Desk, located on
the
airport's Transportation Level.
Our Wildhorse Saloon/Downtown District
Shuttle travels from the hotel and
Radisson Hotel at Opryland to the Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame,
Wildhorse Saloon and back.
Restaurants & Entertainment
The Radisson Hotel at Opryland features
casual dining at Applebee's a full-service
family restaurant known for its "Eating good in the neighborhood"
theme. Delicious
menu items served in a classy musical atmosphere are featured at Applebee's
Neighborhood Bar & Grill,
open for breakfast, lunch
and dinner at the Radisson
Hotel at Opryland.
Although your guests will be in Nashville
for meetings, they may enjoy some of
Gaylord's various attractions in their free time! From the legendary Grand Ole
Opry,
with a history spanning over 80 years; to the General Jackson Showboat, an
authentic paddle wheeler that cruises the Cumberland River year-round providing
musical entertainment and delicious meals; to the PGA endorsed Gaylord Springs
Golf
Links; to the Wildhorse Saloon with its 3,000 square foot dance floor; to Opry
Mills, a
1.2 million square foot entertainment and shopping complex within a short
shuttle
ride of the hotel.
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Relache
A place to soothe body and soul.
Tennessee's largest and most luxurious spa
is Relache, the Spa at Gaylord Opryland.
Whether to work off stresses of the day or for pure pampering, Relache is
your oasis of
tranquility. Indulge in the opulent 27,000 square-foot facility, featuring
indoor and
outdoor pools, 12 lavish treatment rooms and a state-of-the art fitness center.
Relache
offers soothing massages, rejuvenating facials, relaxing body treatments and
invigorating fitness options.
Known nationwide as a premiere spa for
exclusive luxurious treatments, Relache
offers soothing massages, rejuvenating facials, relaxing body treatments and
invigorating fitness options. Accept our invitation to look and feel your best.
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ROOM BLOCK
Based on our current understanding of your
needs, we are pleased to offer the
following room blocks for your group:
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Based on our current understanding of your
needs, we are pleased to offer the
following room block for your group:
(We will arriving on Thursday like in
Ft Leonard Wood. Then tours on Friday and Saturday. If some want to stay longer
we can see what we can do to keep this rate unless you have made other Plans)
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9/10 |
9/11 |
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Agreed |
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25 |
25 |
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Rate |
$89.00 |
$89.00 |
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All rates are subject to a 9.25% Tennessee sales tax, 6% hotel/motel tax and $2.50 City
Tax or the current prevailing tax. The above rates are based on single or
double
occupancy. Group rates will be extended to you three
days prior and post-contracted
dates, based on availability. Children 17 years and
under are free when occupying the
same room as their parents.
ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES
.:. One complimentary upgrade to large sleeping room connected to the
Hospitality room for the meeting planner
.:. Group discounts to area attractions such as the General Jackson and
Grand Ole Opry
.:. Complimentary parking for all guests and buses
.:. Complimentary internet access
YOU'RE REPRESENTATIVE
Quiana Taylor, Sales Manager
Radisson Hotel at Opryland
Direct: 615- 231-8841
Fax: 615-889-6328
Email: gtaylor@gaylordhotels.com
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATON ABOUT GAYLORD'S ATTRACTIONS
General Jackson Showboat
This grand showboat cruises the Cumberland
River year round providing musical
entertainment, delicious food and memorable sightseeing opportunities. This
authentic paddle wheeler highlights a dinner theatre featuring an elaborate
stage
production. Breakfast and lunch cruises are also available. It is a perfect
choice for a
group reception, dinner or spouse activity.
Grand Ole Opry
Since 1925, the Grand Ole Opry has
broadcast shows every Friday and Saturday
evening on WSM-AM. It is the longest continuously running radio program in the
world. With up to 20 country music stars performing, you never know who may
appear. Located right here on property makes it an ideal choice for your group
to
attend.
OpryMills
The 1.2 million square foot Opry Mills
Outlet shopping complex is conveniently located
right next door to the Hotel. It combines themed restaurants, casual dining,
and
cutting-edge entertainment venues, with 15-20 anchor stores and an innovative
selection of more than 200 retail stores with tenants from all categories. Opry
Mills
also features an entertainment corridor connecting the enhanced Opry Plaza and
Cumberland Landing areas.
Ryman Auditorium
The original home of the Grand Ole Opry in
downtown Nashville is one of the famous
theaters in the nation. By day, it is a museum dedicated to the 100-year
history of the
building. By night, it is the site of country concerts, bluegrass shows, album
tapings,
television productions, event performances, classical jazz and much more.
Gaylord Springs Golf Links
The US Open and PGA Champion Larry Nelson
have designed one of the finest resort
courses in the nation. The par 72 course measures 7,000 yards, and is the
challenge
that attracted the BellSouth Senior Classic. The 43,000 square foot clubhouse
is
available for meetings and special events for up to 450 people. Sunday brunch
is
always a special treat, whether you are a golfer or not.
Wildhorse Saloon
Even if you have two left feet, you can
enjoy the country dancing and music of the
Wildhorse Saloon. Located on Nashville's historic Second Avenue, the Wildhorse
Saloon offers a 3,000 square foot dance floor and is the site of numerous
television
tapings for TNN the Nashville Network! With a capacity of 1,600 people,
Wildhorse
Saloon is the perfect venue for a group outing.