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Greater St. Louis Hotels in Tax Uproar
Several hotels in the St. Louis area are preparing lawsuits in protest over hotel tax increase measures being put on the Nov. 2 ballot by the cities of Clayton, Richmond Heights and St. Peters, according to a report in the St. Louis Business Journal.
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Higher Hotel Rates Forecast for 2011
Higher rooms rates are looming on the horizon, according to a lodging industry forecast that predicts robust growth for 2011.
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AMEX Tracks Virtual Tech Impact
While acknowledging the need for face-to-face meetings, business travelers of all ages are embracing the use of virtual technology and other communication tools, according to a study of technology usage among business travelers and travel managers compiled by American Express Business Travel.
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IAEE Urges Limits on In-House Exhibition Services
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events issued a statement cautioning exhibition facilities against taking audiovisual and other show services in-house as exclusive offerings to their customers.
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Pick Three – Detroit Metro
Nancy Major
General Manager, Show Me Michigan, Southfield, Mich.
What are three restaurants that you would recommend for
groups visiting Detroit
Iridescence: This beautiful restaurant is located on the top floor of the MotorCity Casino Hotel. It's one of the newest restaurants in town with excellent food and beautiful views of the city. The restaurant features a glass wall, and there's multilevel seating. Iridescence serves what it calls modern American cuisine and features a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list.
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Missouri
The 100-year-old Ye Olde English Inn in Hollister is being restored. The River Stone Restaurant & Black House Pub opened in June at the property, and plans are for the 20 guest rooms to be restored this fall. For more information, call 417.334.4888.
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