Atlantis, Paradise Island secures Meetings & Incentive Industry ´Triple Crown´

Atlantis, Paradise Island resort and event specialist, Harith Productions Ltd. have received a trio of meetings & incentive industry awards for last year´s "Mystic Powers of Atlantis" event. The program doubled as an incentive program for VIASYS Healthcare Inc. as well as the central entertainment event for the 2002 Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational golf tournament.

Atlantis and Harith Productions accepted the Crystal Award from The Society of Incentive & Travel Executives at the annual Crystal Awards ceremony held at IT&ME in Chicago recently. The Crystal Award is the third honor received for the "Mystic Powers of Atlantis" event this year, achieving for the team, the coveted "triple crown" in the meetings and incentive industry.

"We continue to choose Atlantis for our programs because it consistently provides a unique experience, great value and world class amenities," said Harith Wickrema, president of Harith Productions Ltd.

Atlantis and the event and incentive meeting management company were recognized for their creativity, management and execution of the gala event, depicting the legend of the lost city after which the 2,300-room mega resort is themed. Surrounding décor, table setting and even the menu were styled to evoke the imagery of ancient Atlantis with its spectacular marine habitat and underwater ruins.

The other awards include Successful Meetings´ "Best Incentive Award (for under $250,000),"as well as "Best ISES Team Effort," "Best Creative Solution," and "Crème de la Crème" from the International Special Events Society.