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Meetings Media Launches Discussion Forum
Meetings Media, publisher of meetings and conventions industry publications, including this e-newsletter, launched a meetings industry discussion forum moderated by veteran meeting professional Joan Eisenstodt, chief strategist of Washington, D.C.-based Eisenstodt Associates.
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Wynn Las Vegas Unveils Newly Renovated Rooms
Wynn Las Vegas debuted its renovated resort rooms as part of a plan scheduled to continue through early 2011.
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Monterey County [Calif.] CVB Names VP
The Monterey County CVB appointed Annette Gregg as vice president of sales and marketing.
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PCMA Reorganizes to Increase Education Focus
PCMA announced a reorganization to align activities of the PCMA Foundation and PCMA.
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Hilton Mexico City
Click here This striking Hilton in Mexico City is steps away from the business district and many fascinating cultural activities of Mexico City. Relax at the Hilton Mexico City Reforma, an icon of opulence and cutting-edge facilities that include 458 guest rooms, a fitness center and spa, a business center, an on-site convention center with 15 rooms and space for 5,000 people, an exclusive executive lounge on the 26th floor, catering services in off-site historical locations and a heliport.

For more information, visit www.HiltonMexicoCity.com.

 
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Interior Mexico  

Interior Mexico

Mingling in Mexico

By MARLENE GOLDMAN

Mexico has cause to celebrate this year, particularly in its interior cities. September 16 not only marks the 200th anniversary of Mexico's independence, the country is also marking the 100th anniversary of the start of the Mexican revolution, commemorated November 20.

Mexico City's Zocalo, or main square, is sporting a large digital clock counting down the days to the events, as are other cities such as Cuernavaca and Tlaxcala. Many of the country's cities have spruced up downtown areas and are presenting special events, including a new venue, Expo Guanajuato Bicentenario, a multipurpose complex of pavilions in Guanajuato that is hosting performances and exhibitions through November 20.

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ME by Melia Cancun
Click here Now, those who stay at ME Cancun enjoy unlimited access to it all. Dine, drink, play, work out and luxuriate to your heart's content. Put the essence of ME to work for you when you host your professional functions or social events at ME Cancun. Our professional team is prepared to offer just the suite of services, luxuries and tools you need. It's all included in the Complete ME experience at ME Cancun.

For more information, visit www.me-cancun.com.

 
Site Scene

New and Noteworthy – Interior Mexico

By MARLENE GOLDMAN

In honor of this year's bicentennial celebrations, many of Mexico's interior cities are sporting new hotels, convention centers and attractions.

The latest to open is the Business of Conventions Center of Queretaro, offering 96,000 square feet of exhibition space and 43,300 square feet of meeting space, with a total capacity for over 9,600 people.

Earlier this year, The Centro Convenciones Puebla, Puebla's new convention center, made its debut with 100,000 square feet of space. Last year, Zacatecas introduced its own convention center, Zacatecas Convention Palace.

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Site Scene

Mexico

The 21-room Las Villas Hotel & Spa debuted in Mazatlan at the Estrella del Mar Resort, 10 minutes from the Mazatlan International Airport. The property includes four signature restaurants, a new spa and a golf course, among other amenities. The resort offers two meeting rooms for corporate meetings and retreats, each with Wi-Fi access. For more information, call 877.629.2852.

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Visit our Sponsor Log in now and get in on the conversation with Joan Eisenstodt, industry education leader, and your fellow meeting planners. Talk about planning issues, destination dilemmas, issues with contracts, ROI, CSR and more. Just join in, post your question and we know you'll find the answer!

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Past Issues
Westin Unveiled in Mexico City - 9/02/2010
Planners Cite ROI Pressure in Survey - 8/31/2010
ASAE Wraps on High Note - 8/25/2010
MeetGreen Updates Measurement Tool - 8/18/2010
L.A. Hotel Owners Propose Room Fee - 8/11/2010
Legendary Vegas Resort Getting Big Redo - 8/04/2010
Redo Planned for Colorado Resort - 7/29/2010
Resort Debuts in Mazatlan, Mexico - 7/22/2010
Venue Opens in Former L.A. Stock Exchange - 7/15/2010
Dolce Takes Helm at Napa Resort - 7/08/2010

 
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One major contract mistake can sink your organization and derail your career. Know what to look for and what to include when you get down to the details with facilities and suppliers. Join Meetings Media and top industry attorney Joshua L. Grimes of Grimes Law Offices for this fast-paced and informative webinar on cutting-edge contracts.

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