O” WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MEETING!

October 4, 2004

OPUS HOTEL VANCOUVER SPECIALIZES IN CREATING MEETINGS WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH

(Vancouver, Canada)-Tucked away in a fashionable and historic neighborhood in one of the West Coast's most dynamic and growing metropolises, Opus Hotel Vancouver is intent on creating meetings that reflect the hotel's intimate ambience and exceed expectations in execution and style.

Unlike large, chain hotels that must conform to corporate regulations and often juggle a number of meetings at any given time, Opus takes advantage of its independent status and boutique environment by offering exclusive meeting space, décor, food, beverage and service tailored to the client's individual needs. This approach reflects a growing trend by companies toward using boutique hotels for smaller meetings and incentive groups.

Opus Hotel's “out of the box” approach, which can involve transforming not only meeting rooms but the hotel's public areas and even the surrounding streets, has made Opus a preferred location in Vancouver for organizations from multinational corporations to non-profit foundations.

“Opus has a great deal of flexibility to modify the décor as we see fit, and we can look for creative ways to approach each project,” says Daniel Craig, General Manager. “Our size actually means a client can take over the entire hotel and feel they have ownership; there's no competing with any other groups. For instance, Chanel recently turned Opus Bar into a chic ‘Chanel Lounge’ for a men's fragrance launch, complete with plasma screens, special signage and lighting, and logos projected onto walls. It made quite an impact on attendees.”

The hotel's ability to create just the right environment for the project at hand has earned it high profile clients such as Nissan, Gucci, Mitsubishi and Guérlain. “I hosted a fragrance launch at Opus and required many things, from the colour of the cocktail to the lighting in the lounge,” said Shalzin Andani, Regional Manager of Guérlain. “Opus handled it perfectly.”

“I chose Opus for our truck launch because it was the only hotel in Vancouver that reflects my client Nissan's commitment to cutting-edge design and performance,” said Chris Manzini of Edelman Public Relations. “Opus single-handedly made our event a success.”

Opus also recently welcomed a spirited group of Australian media in Vancouver to experience Ocean Spray's white cranberry harvest. Executive Chef Don Letendre created special cranberry inspired dishes and led a custom cooking demonstration. A signature cocktail concocted by Opus Bar - the White Velveteen, made with white cranberry juice, Vodka and Frangelico - was a huge hit with the group.

Opened in September 2002 and recently voted one of the ‘World's Best Places to Stay’ by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine, Opus is Vancouver's most stylish and contemporary hotel. Set in fashionable Yaletown, Opus is steps from the inner harbour, entertainment, shopping, spas and some of the city's best restaurants. The ideal destination for travellers seeking an alternative to larger, chain hotels, Opus provides the service and amenities of a luxury hotel within a highly personalized and stylish environment. For reservations and information call 1 866 642-6787 or visit www.opushotel.com.

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