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Sheraton Launches Fitness Program
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is rolling out a new fitness program, which includes nutritional counseling and other health tips, in conjunction with Core Performance, a company that trains professional athletes.
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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.
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Philly CVB Issues Trends Report
The game-changing impact of the economy on tourism, including meetings and conventions, is examined in a new report issued by the Philadelphia CVB.
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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.
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Situated in the heart of D.C., Washington Hilton's $150 million landmark restoration transformed this 1,070-room property into a contemporary urban retreat with a top-to-bottom makeover of all guest rooms, lobby, restaurants, health club, outdoor pool and more than 110,000 square feet of flexible function space. Paired with the legendary International Ballroom—the largest hotel ballroom in D.C.—Washington Hilton's all-new experiences include Heights Executive Meeting Center, as well as the new 30,000-square-foot multipurpose Columbia Hall.
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Delaware
Eastern Delights
By RUTH A. HILL
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The old saying that good things come in small packages can certainly be applied to Delaware. As the second-smallest state in the union at 1,982 square miles, Delaware is prepared to host groups with plenty of good things, including historic and fun
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attractions, accessibility, sophisticated event facilities and business savvy, not to mention the state's tax-free benefits, which help groups stay on budget.
Variety is a plus in Delaware, home to meandering byways, riverside and historic attractions, romantic inns and hotels, and the cobblestone streets of old New Castle. Outdoor pursuits such as bird watching, fishing, hunting and canoeing are in the package, too.
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Planner's Perspective – Delaware
Janice Valgoi
Vice President; Delaney Meeting & Event Management; Burlington, Vt.
Describe your event. We held a meeting June 13-15 in Wilmington for the Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials. About 200 top officials in government transportation attended from Canada down to Maryland. Our headquarters was the Hotel du Pont.
Why did you decide to host the meeting in Wilmington? A different state hosts the meeting each year, and we chose Wilmington because it is so easy to access. The Philadelphia airport is very close for those who flew in. Others took the train, and many drove in.
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Site Scene
The W New York—Downtown and The Residences at W New York—Downtown debuted recently in Manhattan's Financial District. There are 217 hotel guest rooms and 223 W-branded residences. The hotel's guest rooms include 16 Studio Suites, one WOW and two Extreme WOW Suites. Amenities include a fitness facility, business center and more than 4,000 square feet of meeting, banquet and event space. The property's Living Room Bar & Terrace is a group-friendly nightlife venue with wraparound outdoor space, while its BLT Bar & Grill offers indoor and outdoor space. For more information, call 646.826.8600.
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