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Resort Debuts in Mazatlan, Mexico
Las Villas Hotel & Spa opened recently near Mazatlan International Airport.
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Hyatt Launches Green Meetings Rebate
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts launched a Meet and Be Green program that offers a 3 percent rebate on qualifying charges on the master bill.
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GMIC Changes Leadership
The Green Meeting Industry Council announced that Guy Bigwood is the new board president for the organization.
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Vegas Resort Announces New Restaurant
The M Resort Spa Casino will open Hash House A Go Go inside the resort in early October 2010.
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Reno

Silver State Standout

By RUTH A. HILL

If the meeting agenda calls for contemporary facilities, entertainment and spectacular high-terrain surroundings filled with recreation options, Reno is a prime destination choice.

Reno lies in a high-desert region near both Carson City, Nevada's capital, and Lake Tahoe. It anchors a regional population of about 650,000 and is the birthplace of Harrah's Entertainment, one of the world's largest gaming corporations. Wild West heritage is easy to find in the area, as are outdoor activities that engage many attendees.

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Site Scene

Site Scene

California

Evergreen Lodge, a resort located on the western border of Yosemite National Park, opened a new mountain retreat. The John Muir House is a private three-bedroom cedar home that totals 2,500 square feet. It includes a kitchen, a screened porch and a 1,000-square-foot private deck. The retreat also includes complimentary wireless Internet. Also new this year at the lodge is an expanded wellness program. Adding to the Evergreen Lodge's spa services is daily yoga instruction for guests, with morning classes held outdoors in a nearby meadow. For more information, call 209.379.2606.

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Programs & Packages

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino
is offering 10 percent off the master bill for groups booking meetings through Dec. 31. The property features more than 50,000 square feet of function space, including the Lakeside Lodge Ballroom, overlooking its private beach. Tahoe Queen, a vintage paddle boat, hosts up to 110 people for floating conferences or trade shows. The Lakeside Pergola and Water Gardens accommodates up to 175 people. For more information, call 775.832.1234.

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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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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
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Arizona Losing Convention Business - 5/20/2010
DMAI Calls for End to Arizona Boycott - 5/13/2010
 
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