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MPI Draws 2,700 to WEC in Vancouver
Greeted by sunny skies and a majestic backdrop of harbor and mountains, more than 2,700 attendees gathered at the Vancouver Convention Center for MPI's annual World Education Congress (WEC,) held July 24-27.
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MPI Launches New Sustainability Tool at WEC
MPI officially launched a new online sustainability event measurement tool at the World Education Conference that is designed to assist planners in measuring the environmental impact of their meetings..
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Hotel Unveils Ramada Flag in Richmond, Va.
The former Sheraton Richmond West converted to the Ramada Plaza Hotel Richmond West.
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Loews Hotels Promotes Sales Pro
Debbie Castillo was promoted to the position of vice president of hotel sales for Loews Hotels.
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Resorts

Resort Resurgence

By MARLENE GOLDMAN

Hosting a resort-based meeting has had a bad rap in some corporate circles, but if the introduction of new properties is any indication, there is renewed optimism that the tides are turning. Planners will find some tempting new choices for meetings, with diverse locations that include oak-studded hills, an inviting beachfront and an upscale urban enclave.

Big as Texas
Last year, an ambitious endeavor debuted in the heart of Texas Hill Country: the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, the world's largest JW Marriott property. The 1,002-room hotel, which includes 85 suites, sits on 600 acres of oak-covered hills with an adjacent 100-acre bird sanctuary.

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The Peabody Orlando
Visit our Sponsor A Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four Diamond hotel, The Peabody Orlando is located in the heart of the International Drive entertainment district and directly across from the Orange County Convention Center. Our $450 million expansion of The Peabody Orlando will be completed in fall 2010. When finished, the hotel will feature 250,000 square feet of flexible function space, 1,641 guest rooms and suites, a new 22,000-square-foot spa, state-of-the-art telecommunications technology, outstanding banquet services and more.

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Going Green

There Are No Foolish Questions

By NANCY J. WILSON

"The key to wisdom is knowing all the right questions."

This quote is especially accurate in planning sustainable meetings. When determining the green meeting practices of your vendors and entire supply chain, asking the right questions will save you both time and money, but sometimes the most difficult part is determining what questions to ask.

With that in mind, here is a quick reference guide of questions for different situations you may encounter. You may want to add them to your checklist or RFP.

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Site Scene

North Carolina

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide recently debuted the Aloft Chapel Hill. The hotel offers 130 loft-like rooms, 1,600 square feet of meeting space, and is adjacent to the University of North Carolina campus. Each guest room features a plug-and-play connectivity station that links to a 42-inch LCD television. Each of the three meeting rooms offers complimentary Wi-Fi access and a 50-inch flat-screen plasma television. For more information, call 919.932.7772.

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L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort
Visit our Sponsor In the heart of Lake Charles, Louisiana awaits L'Auberge du LacSM, a luxury resort with all the extras. Start with turn-key meeting packages, over 20,000 square feet of meeting space and 1,000 beautiful rooms. Add 30,000 square feet of gaming, restaurants, a Tom Fazio golf course and a luxurious spa, and you've got the finest destination of its kind. Only at L'Auberge du Lac. The Land of Lagniappe.

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Past Issues

Hyatt Launches Green Meetings Rebate - 7/20/2010
Survey Says Gulf Hotels Coping with Spill Effects - 7/13/2010
Miami CVB Gets Funds to Address Oil Spill Fallout- 7/06/2010
New Orleans CVB Asks BP for $75M Grant - 6/29/2010
PCMA Survey Shows Meetings Upswing - 6/22/2010
MPI WEC Trade Shows to End After 2010 - 6/15/2010
Gaylord Opryland to Reopen This Fall - 6/08/2010
Peabody Orlando Expansion Set for Fall Debut - 6/01/2010
Cancellations Rising Due to Oil Spill - 5/25/2010
Marriott Hotels Open in Nashville - 5/18/2010

 

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