Rewarding Experiences at InterContinental

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By Emma Krasov, photography by Emma Krasov

The Great InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, the largestluxury hotel chain in the world, initiated a simultaneous “Lunch is NeverPointless” event in 20 of its properties across North America earlier thismonth.  The special luncheon introduced anew Meetings Multiplier system of gaining reward points for booking meetings indifferent cities, and announced a five million priority club rewards pointsgiveaway. InterContinental San Francisco, in the bustling city center –a soaring glass building with 43 000 sq. ft of meeting space, 21 meeting rooms,two ballrooms, three outdoor terraces, banquet facilities, and a recent LEEDEBOM Gold certification – became a scene for one of these luncheons,  a rewarding experience on its own.   The guests were treated to champagne and Priority Punch inthe sunlit hotel lobby, and then the Regional General Manager Peter Koehlerintroduced a series of new exciting hotel stay developments, among them America’sCup packages coming next year. Executive Chef Christophe Depuichaffray created an array ofspecial treats that started with locally harvested seasonal ingredients of theSan Francisco Bay Area, like San Juan Bautista heirloom tomato salad with DiStefano burrata and Niman Ranch beef medallions with King Trumpet mushrooms,scallops, vegetables, and Mission Fig gastrique. A four course dessert included raspberry gazpacho, green teacrème brulee, strawberry tartlets, and chocolate pralines. More information at: www.intercontinental.com