Meeting in the NC mountains? Add some thrills with a Navitat zipline

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Lydia Carrington, (828) 231-­‐1793 or lydia@brucemont.com Meeting in the N.C. mountains? Add some thrills with a Navitat zipline tour ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Convention or business groups looking for a fun and memorable experience for their next meeting or event in the North Carolina mountains will find it at NAVITAT CANOPY ADVENTURES, a high-­‐adventure zipline canopy tour located just minutes from downtown Asheville. NAVITAT showcases the sweeping natural beauty of Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains on tours designed to thrill, educate and inspire. With exhilarating ziplines and rappels and breathtaking views, NAVITAT tours are an ideal team-­‐building exercise for co-­‐
workers or colleagues and an unforgettable way for visiting groups to spend part of their day. “This is a shared experience you’ll never forget -­‐-­‐ whether you’re looking for a way to unwind from a morning of meetings, to bond with your office mates, or to reconnect with old friends and family,” said Abby Burt, NAVITAT Branding & Marketing Leader. “It’s dramatic and fun, and at times very intense. But the tour will leave you energized and inspired.” NAVITAT offers three tours, ranging from half-­‐day to full-­‐day experiences. The Blue Ridge Experience tour features panoramic mountain views and some of the biggest ziplines in the Southeast. On this tour, guests race side-­‐by-­‐side across an expansive mountain valley on a series of uniquely engineered ziplines. At heights more than 350 feet off the ground, nearly three-­‐quarters of a mile long and as fast as 60 mph, these ziplines are an ideal ride for adrenaline junkies. This tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. For guests who prefer to navigate through the tree canopy instead of racing over it, there’s the Moody Cove Adventure. Consistently called one of the best in the nation, this tour combines 10 ziplines, two rappels, two sky bridges and three hikes for an inspiring and educational tree-­‐based adventure. This tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours. The Ultimate tour package includes both the Blue Ridge Experience and the Moody Cove Adventure for a full day of fun in the trees. NAVITAT tours are led by highly skilled guides who have received some of the most rigorous training in the industry. Guests participate in an orientation session where they gear up and learn proper zipline techniques, and they are accompanied by guides at all times on the tour. NAVITAT can accommodate up to 400 guests in a single day. There are picnicking facilities on site that smaller groups can reserve during their visit, and catering suppliers can be suggested. Discounts, ranging from 10-­‐ to 20-­‐percent off regular rates, are available for groups of eight or more guests. With its beautiful mountain setting, world-­‐class accommodations, and wide array of meeting and event venues, Asheville is an ideal choice for corporate gatherings, destination weddings or family reunions. The city is home to a thriving arts community, a vibrant downtown, numerous historic attractions, a renowned local food and craft beer scene, and diverse outdoor adventures. Planners will find more than 7,000 hotel rooms in the Asheville area, and meeting and event spaces, from 2,500 to 83,000 square feet in size, in memorable and distinct settings, from sleek urban art studios to the grandeur of Biltmore, the largest private residence in the country. Visit www.navitat.com or call 1-­‐855-­‐NAVITAT (855-­‐628-­‐4828) to learn more about group tours at NAVITAT. # # #