October 6, 2010

NBTA Survey Shows Big Travel Rebound

Meetings Focus - the Destination Experts

october 6, 2010


NBTA Survey Shows Big Travel Rebound According to a National Business Travel Association survey of corporate travel buyers, business travel budgets were up this year and will increase further in 2011. Read more
Luxury Resort Opens in Baja CostaBaja Resort & Spa, the first five-star resort in La Paz, Mexico, and the centerpiece of a 550-acre development, opened recently on a beachfront site overlooking Baja California's Sea of Cortez. Read more »
ASAE Unveils Enhanced Website ASAE recently debuted an enhanced and redesigned website, www.asaecenter.org. Read more »
PCMA to Co-Locate with IMEX PCMA plans to co-locate its 2011 International Summit with IMEX America, a new trade show for the meetings and incentives industry, when it takes place in October of next year at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Read more »

Colorado Springs, Colo.
	Plan your next meeting in Colorado Springs where we wear light jackets in the summer and shorts in the winter. Where our easy-in, easy-out airport is just 11 miles from our exciting and historic downtown. Where the view of Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak is as inspirational as the keynote speaker. Where value and great customer service are as common as our 300-plus annual days of sunshine. Colorado Springs. Now you know!
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Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs

Riches of the Rockies

By KATIE MORELL

Westward expansion didn't end with the Gold Rush. As with the pioneers of the 19th century, people today are still looking west for exciting destinations to visit. Colorado ranks among the top of such locales, including the cities of Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs, surrounded by the picturesque Rocky Mountains.

The three destinations, while popular with outdoor adventure lovers, are also favorites with those who seek culture and high-end cuisine. Add a generous helping of award-winning meeting spaces and they are ideal for a variety of groups. Read more about Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs...

*Bravo! Live 2010 - The Anthology of an Event*
	Bravo! Publications invite you to experience an event industry trade show like no other! Scheduled for Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., Bravo! Live provides an interactive experience showcasing Pacific Northwest businesses in the event industry. Whether you're planning a convention, corporate meeting, golf tournament or wedding, every resource and service will be available for inquiry and consultation. Admission is complimentary to all qualified event planners.
For more information visit BravoEvent.com/BravoLive.

Happenings – Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs Denver The Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown/Convention Center (303.592.1000) is slated to open in December across from the Colorado Convention Center. The property will feature 403 guest suites and 20,000 square feet of meeting space.

Finishing touches are being put on the new Four Seasons Hotel Denver (416.445.5031) with an opening date set for this fall. The property will be located in the heart of downtown Denver and house 239 guest rooms, condo units and 17,000 square feet of meeting space. Read more Happenings – Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs»

Awe-Inspiring Off-Sites By KATIE MORELL

After a long day of meetings, delegates long for fresh air and great views. Thankfully, the cities of Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs offer a healthy dose of both year-round, especially when it comes to off-site locations. Here are a few refreshing gems that highlight the beauty of the area. Read more about Awe-Inspiring Off-Sites»

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Budget Tips: Make More with Less

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Any veteran planner has more than a few money-saving tips up his or her sleeve when it comes to maximizing a budget. Join Meetings Media and leading meetings industry educator Bonnie Wallsh, a professional planner who has seen all sides of the meetings business, to learn practical and effective ideas on how to stretch your budget as far as you can with fewer resources. Sponsored by: Atlanta CVB, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Marcus Milwaukee Hotels, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Myrtle Beach Area Convention Bureau, Santa Clara CVB, and Paragon Casino Resort.

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Newport Beach, CA Balboa Bay Club & Resort $179 11/21/2010 - 11/27/2010

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