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Plans Set for Nashville Convention Hotel
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Omni Hotels & Resorts reached a definitive development agreement to build a new convention center hotel in downtown Nashville, Tenn., through a unanimous vote by the 40-member Metro Council.
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Hilton Launches Global Spa Brand
Hilton Hotels & Resorts unveiled a new global spa brand called eforea spa at Hilton, which features design elements and treatments drawn from regions around the world.
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San Antonio CVB Chief Resigns
Scott White has left the helm of the San Antonio CVB to be the new president and CEO of the Palm Springs [Calif.] Desert Resort Communities Convention & Visitors Authority.
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Amex Predicts Meetings Increase Next Year
American Express Business Travel announced pricing projections from its annual Global Business Travel Forecast, indicating increases of up to 10 percent for airfare and hotel rates in key markets around the world. The forecast also predicts that companies will hold more meetings next year.
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| Meetings South October 2010 Digital Edition |
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The October digital edition includes a "Hybrid Is Happening" Hot Topic feature story that delves into the evolving format of meetings. Face-to-face and virtual are not mutually exclusive, as social networking, the Internet and mobile devices combine to augment today's meeting experience.
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Going Green
Strength in Numbers
By Nancy J. Wilson
In a survey my company, MeetGreen, took last month, results showed that 44 percent of respondents planned green events but do not yet measure them. Now, if you have gone to all the work to recycle, conserve, reuse, divert, minimize and monitor, it is time to reap the benefits. Because if you are going to invest the time and energy to implement sustainable practices, why not track those initiatives? Capture the data and put it to work.
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Short Takes
Programs & Packages
Florida's Amelia Island Plantation launched a new meeting program for 2011. The Natural Choice program includes 30 percent off airport transportation, 25 percent off group team-building activities at the resort, a free one-hour welcome reception, 25 percent audiovisual discount, 30 percent off group golf greens fees, 30 percent allowable attrition and 15 percent off published banquet menu pricing. The offer applies to new group bookings for 2011 on stays of two nights or more, with a minimum of 20 rooms per night. For more information, call 904.261.6161.
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| Budget Tips: Make More with Less |
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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, Hyatt Regency Dallas, Sonesta Bayfront Hotel and Paragon Casino Resort. |
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