ABOUT THE PANELIST

Jeff Coy is president of JLC Consulting, a research and consulting firm based in Cave Creek, Ariz. Certified by the International Society of Hospitality Consultants, Coy has more than 30 years’ experience in the development, management and marketing of hotels and resorts. He has written for several publications, and in 2001 formed Hotel Waterpark Resort Research & Consulting with Bill Haralson.

 

Owner: Kalahari Resorts

Year opened:2000

Size:125,000 square feet

Staff:400, peak season

Kalahari Waterpark Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., offers an exotic safari experience for meeting attendees and vacationing families alike. The authentically African-themed resort offers one of the largest meeting facilities in the state of Wisconsin with 100,000 square feet. Meeting services include team-building services, audiovisual capabilities, Wi-Fi, on-site catering and four restaurants. For children and families, the highlight is the 125,000-square-foot indoor waterpark. There’s also Zambezi Outdoor Waterpark, an indoor theme park, Trappers Turn Golf Club, a spa and an arcade.