LAKE LANIER ISLANDS, GA Emerald Pointe Resort & Conference Center, formerly Hilton Lake Lanier Islands Resort, has been approved for membership by the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). Both the name change and IACC membership become effective March 1, 2001.
IACC membership is comprised of a worldwide collection of independently operated conference centers dedicated to the needs of small- to medium-size meetings. Conference centers must meet IACCs Universal Criteria including 29 rigorous standards for conference rooms design, food and beverage, technology services and guestrooms, that differentiate conference centers from other hospitality venues and ensure the most productive environment.
KSL Recreation holds a long-term lease on the Emerald Pointe Resort & Conference Center, and has recently completed a comprehensive renovation of the property including the addition of 30 waterfront lakehouses, improvements to the Golf Club, and a completely upgraded boat rental fleet. (1/25/01)