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Agreement Reached for San Diego Hotels
An agreement was reached between developers and the San Diego Port District that is expected to pave the way for a long-awaited development that would include two hotels on a waterfront site in downtown San Diego near the convention center.
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Hip Hotel Brand Debuts in Waikiki
The Waikiki EDITION, the first hotel in a new boutique brand created by hip hotelier Ian Schrager in partnership with Marriott International, is up and running in Honolulu.
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Kimpton Launches Small Group Booking Service
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants introduced Kimpton Small Group Desk, a resource designed to simplify the booking process for groups of 25 or less without meeting space or food and beverage requirements.
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Westin Hotel Set for Downtown Phoenix
The 242-room Westin Phoenix Downtown is scheduled to open a block from the Phoenix Convention Center in February 2011.
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Featured Story
Big Island of Hawaii  

Big Island of Hawaii

Measuring Up

By GARY SINGH

At the ripe old age of 800,000, the Big Island of Hawaii is the youngest of all the Hawaiian isles, but it was not until a mere
2,000 years ago that Polynesian travelers first arrived at Ka Lae, the island's southern tip. Today, the Big Island is larger than all the other islands combined—technically it's even getting bigger—and offers an abundance of cultural experiences among a multitude of possible climates.

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Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel
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Hawaii's only all-suite and villa oceanfront resort offers inspiring tropical meeting locations, plus indoor and outdoor facilities for 12 to 650. Incredible new renovations from pool decks to wonderfully remodeled suites let groups nurture the feeling of 'ohana (family). Add our signature service, and there's no better place to revive your group's spirit of aloha. Call (866) 540-4456 for special promotions or visit our website to learn more.

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Site Scene

Happenings – Big Island of Hawaii

Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort
recently completed a makeover of its 521 guest rooms, which received new carpeting, 37-inch, flat-screen televisions and other new decor.

King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel (808.329.2911) recently finished a $35 million renovation, which included a refurbishment of all 452 guest rooms and restoration of historical artifacts, plus a new lobby and an infinity pool.

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Short Takes

Kudos

The newly revitalized Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) received the Silver LEED certification, making it the first airport renovation project to receive the designation. Some of the eco-friendly components of the $737 million revamp include energy-efficient lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. More than 20 percent of the interior finishes included materials with recycled content. For more information, call 310.646.5252.

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Waikiki EDITION
Click here The Waikiki EDITION is set in its own private oasis close to the world-famous Waikiki Beach. Luxe, simple and modern, this new urban resort is a game-changer for the lifestyle hotel experience, uniting great design and innovation with personal, friendly, modern service together with outstanding food, beverage and entertainment offerings.

For more information, visit www.editionhotels.com.

 
Past Issues
NBTA Survey Shows Big Travel Rebound - 10/6/10
Wyndham to Franchise Planet Hollywood Brand - 9/30/10
Dolce to Reopen Former Ritz Lake Las Vegas - 9/23/10
Maui's Ritz-Carlton in Foreclosure - 9/16/10

Meetings Media Launches Discussion Forum
- 9/09/2010
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
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