For the first time, The Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Convention Center has received the American Automobile Association’s highly coveted AAA Four Diamond rating for 2011. The honor is achieved by less than 4% of properties. “We are truly pleased to be recognized with this very prestigious distinction,” said Jeffrey Oliasami, general manager of the resort. “The Renaissance World Golf Village Resort is now part of a very elite group of hotels to have earned this rating, and we’re very proud of our team for accomplishing this great feat.”

To receive the AAA Four Diamond rating, a lodging establishment must consistently reflect upscale and extraordinary characteristics in both physical attributes and level of guest services. To achieve the distinction, the AAA inspector determines that the property meets Four Diamond guidelines, and then the property is evaluated by an anonymous inspector who reviews the property in 12 critical service areas, which includes measurement of over 300 guest interaction points.

The Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Convention Center was also recently honored with the Medical Meetings M&D Award. Did you know that the property is the largest hotel and convention facility between Orlando and Atlanta? There’s over 86,000 square feet of function space conveniently situated along the village walk next to the World Golf Hall of Fame and the IMAX Entertainment Complex.

But with all the good things that are happening at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, the resort refuses to rest on its laurels.  According to General Manager Jeffrey Oliasami, the Renaissance will continue to make guest-friendly changes and introduce new amenities that enhance the property and guest experience. Some of the latest changes and near future enhancements include:

NEW!  The resort now offers complimentary airport transportation to/from the Jacksonville International Airport on group’s peak arrival and departure dates – for new group business booked after April 2011
 
NEW!  Complimentary shuttle to/from historic St. Augustine is offered for individual guests – seating is limited and based on availability
 
COMING SOON!  A total patio renovation with extensive, state-of-the-art – and over-the-top! – upgrades will bring an additional 15,000+ square feet of outdoor function space.  The project is expected to be completed by September 2011. 

NEW!  The resort pool has been resurfaced and now connects via new walkways to our the new patio
 
NEW!  “The Masters” Board Room is the newest additional meeting room with approximately 450 square feet
 
NEW!  Caffeina’s Marketplace “Proudly serving Starbuck’s Coffee” and Gift Shop (completion early July).  Caffeina’s Marketplace is a coffee house serving grab-and-go foods along with gifts indigenous to St. Augustine.
 
NEW!  On-site Destination Services Department offers group guests a customized and uniquely memorable experience!! 
 
NEW!  Elite and comprehensive in-house Audio-Visual expertise delivers outstanding service, ground-breaking technology and creative solutions for dazzling presentations and winning meetings
 
NEW!  A UPS Store conveniently situated inside the Convention Center will open July 1, 2011For World Golf Village and nearby north St. Johns County residents, the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village is a great spot for weekend brunch, a business lunch or an evening out with the spouse.  It’s dramatic 10-story atrium lobby wows guests of all ages and sets the stage for a memorable meal at the resort’s sophisticated 500 South Restaurant and Bar. 

Want to make it a Independence Day to remember?  Book at balcony room at the resort and give the whole family front row seats to one of the most spectacular fireworks displays around.  The World Golf Village Community Fireworks are Friday, July 1st.  Click for more information about the Red, White & Boom! Fireworks events at World Golf Village: http://www.worldgolfrenaissance.com/