MCAA Midyear Meeting Hotel Deadline Approaching

Words: Dan Kamys

Reserve your room by Tuesday, September 6, 2016

WestinKierlandResortReserve your room for the 2016 MCAA Midyear Meeting at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa before it’s too late. The deadline is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. This inspiring retreat, located in the heart of “new” Scottsdale, will fill you with a sense of old Arizona and delight you with a fresh, modern destination. You’ve always envisioned your vacation to be perfect on every level, but never imagined a staff so accommodating and facilities so revitalizing and distinctively different. That is The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa experience. So come, wander the grounds of this Scottsdale resort’s desert oasis. Leave behind your hectic lifestyle, let go of the stress, relax and renew. The AAA Four Diamond Resort features accommodations that will sooth and stimulate from a full-service spa and championship golf to award-winning dining and upscale shopping. Intuitively designed to celebrate Arizona’s rich history and diverse culture, The Westin Kierland offers a blissful sanctuary of opportunity and ambiance. Room rates start at $279.00 per night. Housing after the deadline is based on availability and the rate is subject to change. Group rates and availability are not guaranteed after this date. For more information and to reserve your room for the MCAA Midyear Meeting, visit www.masoncontractors.org/midyear.
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