06/11/2024
6.11.24
We want to thank each of you for your valued feedback. We wanted to provide clarity and a timeline on the recent concern over outside beverages being brought into the pools.
Upon contracting with Margaritaville in 2023, we worked with the Sales Manager who agreed to our group bringing in outside beverages in a Tidal Wave branded container into the pool area. This manager has since left Margaritaville in April 2024.
At a Margaritaville leadership meeting last Wednesday 6/5/24, our beverage containers were discussed, and it was found that the inclusion of outside beverages could not be allowed due to liquor licensing by the state of California. When we found out, we immediately met with the General Manager to discuss options and workarounds.
On 6/7/24, after working on this for two days and confirming with their attorneys and ours, it was determined that there was not a possibility of bringing in outside alcohol into areas where alcohol is being sold. Doing so would violate the terms of the property’s liquor licensing with the state of California, and we would not be allowed to continue with the event.
As a concession, the hotel is still allowing the use of Tidal Wave branded containers in the pool area. The branded containers may be brought into the pool area but must be empty. They also are allowing two (2) 24 oz SEALED soda, water, juice or energy drinks. NO GLASS or UNOPENED containers (plastic or aluminum) will be allowed. You may still consume your own beverages in your room/balcony/patio and in common areas (outside of the pool area and in areas where food and alcohol are not being sold or served).
On Sunday 6/10/24, we issued the statement to our guests. We understand that this is a change from our previous 15 years of being allowed to bring in our own beverages and is upsetting for some, but we must follow the guidelines provided and we know that this will be a fantastic weekend for everyone!
As always, if you need to discuss this matter further, please reach out to:
[email protected]
call or text me at: 704-756-5731
As a reminder I am in the PST