Kingsport, TN., | Nestled along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Kingsport, Tennessee, the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center was the distinguished recipient of Marriott International’s 2004 Quality Assurance Top Operations Award. “As a general manager, this recognition makes me so very proud of my outstanding team who takes such pride in serving each and every guest that walks through the door,” states General Manager, Andy King. “This prestigious award is presented to only two full-service Marriott’s worldwide, so we are all very excited about the recognition.” Every Marriott hotel is reviewed semi-annually by an independent firm to thoroughly inspect all areas of the property from the guest rooms to the banquet kitchen. The hotels are then scored in the areas of cleanliness, maintenance, safety, security, food quality, system standards, brand image and leadership. The Meadowview Conference Resort & Convention Center scored above all Marriott hotels worldwide.

This award-winning, 195-room mountain retreat offers world-class facilities, Tennessee hospitality and Marriott service at an exceptional value. It is home to more than 60,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art function space all under one roof, including a 35,0000 square-foot exhibition hall, 24 meeting rooms and several outdoor venues. The MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center can comfortably accommodate a trade show exhibit for 3,500 or an intimate symposium for 20 corporate executives, complete with computerized lighting, video conferencing, and in-house technical support to ensure overall meeting success. Wireless Internet access is also available in the lobby and all conference spaces. The resort’s skilled culinary team is on hand to masterfully create a gourmet banquet for 1,500, or an authentic Southern-style barbeque amidst the tranquil outdoor landscape.

Following a day of meetings, fill a few hours of free time, or plan an entire afternoon with a host of on-site, recreational amenities that include: 18-hole Cattails at Meadowview championship golf course, two lighted tennis courts, steam rooms, heated pool and whirlpool, fitness center, basketball courts and complimentary use of mountain bikes for a scenic ride at the foothills of the Smokies. Off-site options range from white-water rafting, fresh-water fishing charters, downhill skiing in the winter months, to hiking or walking at the beautiful Bays Mountain Nature Preserve only minutes from the resort.

Guests can enjoy superb dining at the Meadows Restaurant, featuring Continental cuisine and classic American fare with exceptional golf course views. Enjoy a cocktail in the lobby lounge, or stop by Starbucks for a quick cup of steaming java. This richly appointed hidden gem is located two miles from downtown Kingsport, and only 15-miles from Tri-Cities Regional Airport, with airport shuttles available around the clock. For group reservations, please call 800-820-5055, 423-578-6600, or visit www.meadowviewresort.com.