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Venue Opens in Former L.A. Stock Exchange
The former Los Angeles Stock Exchange debuted as Exchange LA, a nightlife and special events venue.
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Scottsdale's [Ariz.] Westin Kierland Starts Upgrades
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa began a renovation that includes additional meeting space.
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St. Regis Hotel Vancouver Offers iPad Rentals
Guests of St. Regis Hotel Vancouver can now rent an Apple iPad for $25 per day.
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Wellness Resort Debuts in Riviera Nayarit
Taheima Wellness Resort & Spa opened in Riviera Nayarit on Mexico's Pacific Coast.
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New Mexico  

New Mexico

Soul of the Southwest

By PAUL D. KRETKOWSKI

New Mexico's nickname is "Land of Enchantment," which evokes the mysterious power of the state's landscape, history and people to transport visitors, at least temporarily, to another world. Each corner of the state has something magical

to offer groups, whether from the Native American culture of the state's Pueblo and Apache tribes, the traditions of the 400-year-old Spanish heritage or the sheer beauty of the state's wildly varied canyons, plains and alpine forests.

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Meetings Media Earns SATW Gold Award
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"Code Blues," an article on how planners are navigating the murky waters surrounding today's medical/pharmaceutical meetings, recently earned a 2010 Gold Award for best travel trade magazine article from the Western Chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers. Written by Maria Lenhart, Meeting Media's content director-features, the article appeared last year in Meetings South, Meetings East and Meetings MidAmerica. The still-timely article examines what planners of health care meetings need to know.

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Happenings – New Mexico

Albuquerque

In fall 2009, the former La Posada de Albuquerque reopened as Hotel Andaluz (505.242.9090) following a $30 million renovation. The 107-room property now features an environmentally responsible design, a Mediterranean-influenced restaurant, a rooftop lounge and a cultural center showcasing area arts and culture.

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Site Scene

Alberta

The Grande Rockies Resort recently opened in Canmore. The 150 one- and two-bedroom suites offer large flat-screen televisions and wireless Internet. The resort also offers a restaurant, lobby bar and indoor pool with a waterslide. It features a small business center and conference and meeting space. There are three meeting rooms, banquet and conference facilities and a ballroom for up to 200. For more information, call 403.678.8880.

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Meetings West July Digital Edition
Click here In this edition, we're featuring a Hot Topic story exploring The Meeting of the Future, with input from some top meetings industry and business thinkers: Maddy Dychtwald, Charles Allen, Corbin Ball, Daphne Meyers and Stan Aaronson. Also, the Career Forum column offers some additional pointers from Sheryl Sookman Schelter, who augments her column on successful job interview techniques with even more tips to implement when you're headed for your next crucial interview.

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Past Issues
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MGM MIRAGE Approves Name Change - 6/23/2010
Fresno Mayor Wants to Cut CVB Funding - 6/16/2010
Disneyland Resort Continues Upgrades - 6/9/2010
New Terminal Opens at LAX - 6/2/2010
Garland Center Debuts New Look in Hollywood - 5/27/2010
Arizona Losing Convention Business - 5/20/2010
DMAI Calls for End to Arizona Boycott - 5/13/2010
Arizona Cancellations Raise Contract Issues - 5/06/2010
 
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