November 10, 2010

Marriott, Hilton Chart Ambitious Growth

Meetings Focus - the Destination Experts

NOVEMBER 10, 2010


Marriott, Hilton Chart Ambitious Growth Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide announced aggressive growth plans for the next several years, both in the U.S. and abroad. Read more »
W Austin Set for December Debut The 251-room W Austin is slated to open in downtown Austin, Texas, on Dec. 9 in a mixed-use complex that will include the new Austin City Limits Live music venue. Read more »
Embassy Suites Opens on San Antonio Riverwalk The 285-room Embassy Suites Riverwalk–Downtown is up and running in San Antonio, Texas. Read more »
SITE to Eliminate CEO Position Under a new restructuring plan, the incentive industry organization SITE will no longer have a CEO, a position currently held by Brenda Anderson, as of Jan. 1, 2011. Read more »

The Homestead Resort
	The Homestead Resort is a 483-room luxury resort in Hot Springs, Va., with over 72,000 square feet of sophisticated meeting facilities. Twenty-eight well-equipped meeting spaces range in ambience from historic to modern and in possibilities from small corporate meetings to destination weddings. All are complemented by more than 24,000 square feet of outdoor function space overlooking landscaped grounds and the surrounding mountains. The resort includes a full-service spa, three championship golf courses, endless recreational options and a range of fine and informal dining options.
For more information, visit www.thehomestead.com.

Central and Western Virginia

Then and Now

By RUTH A. HILL

The Commonwealth of Virginia holds plenty of modern-day business savvy and sophisticated culture,

with history as its foundation. More Civil War battles were fought on Virginia's soil than any other state, and there will be plenty of educational programs, re-enactments and other events surrounding the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. Celebrations will run from 2011 to 2015.

Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy and is just one destination in central and western Virginia where groups can explore the state's rich history. New and refurbished facilities throughout these piedmont and highlands regions combine with the deep heritage to ensure memorable meetings.

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Happenings – Central and Western Virginia

Central Virginia

Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump (804.364.3600) recently opened with 22,000 square feet of meeting space and 254 rooms and suites. There are three private dining rooms in Shula's American Steak House restaurant, and the property's ballroom accommodates up to 1,300 people.

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Site Scene

Florida

The Delray Beach Marriott recently completed a renovation of the hotel's 269 guest rooms, including 84 suites. Guest rooms now offer complimentary wireless Internet access. The property features a spa as well as 14,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including an 8,244-square-foot ballroom. To celebrate the debut of the new rooms, groups can take advantage of a Meet in Florida, Enjoy the Perks special value for meetings booked by Dec. 15 on select value dates through 2011. For more information, call 561.274.3200.

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Feds to Establish Virtual Meeting Centers - 11/03/2010
Plans Set for Nashville Convention Hotel - 10/26/2010
Sea Island Sold to Coalition of Investors - 10/19/2010
White House Plan Includes Gulf Tourism Support - 10/12/2010
Omni Launches Boutique Brand in Texas - 10/05/2010
Peabody Orlando Unveils Major Expansion - 9/29/2010
Plans Launched for CC Hotel in Biloxi - 9/22/2010
Beach Centre Planned in Virginia Beach, Va. - 9/15/2010
Omni to Acquire Florida Resort - 9/08/2010
Houston Gets First LEED Hotel in Texas - 9/01/2010
SLS Hotel Planned in Miami - 8/24/2010

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Accountability and proving the return on an organization's meeting or event investment is now standard operating procedure. Discover exactly how to demonstrate both the value of your meetings and of your contribution.

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