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Hotel Tax Hike Proposed for Michigan
Michigan hotel guests could be asked to chip in more money for local CVB marketing programs under legislation approved by the state senate, according to a report in the Associated Press.
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Cedar Rapids May Acquire Foreclosed Hotel
The city government of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which has been unsuccessfully negotiating with creditors to purchase the foreclosed Crowne Plaza Five Seasons, may attempt to acquire the property through its powers of eminent domain, accord to a report in the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Illinois Lawmakers Propose Gaming Expansion
Legislation has been introduced in the Illinois state senate to allow for additional casinos in the state, including one in Chicago, either on Lake Michigan or on land, that would have up to 4,000 gaming positions.
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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.
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| Fox Cities of East Central Wisconsin |
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Safe, affordable and convenient, the Fox Cities of East Central Wisconsin are a great find. Groups of 10 to 2,000 will get exceptional service at one of our 17 convention and meeting facilities. Easily accessed by air—our airport is serviced by four major carriers—and just a three-hour drive from Chicago, the Fox Cities are an ideal location for your next meeting. |
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For more information, call (800) 236-MEET or visit www.foxcities.org.
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With the Hyatt Meeting Promise, you can be confident your meeting will be more productive and more enjoyable. Located at the base of the Gateway Arch, you'll discover 83,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space, 910 luxurious guest rooms, three restaurants, Starbucks®, a business center and more! Book and hold your meeting by July 31, 2011 and mention offer code DOUBLE to earn double Hyatt Gold Passport Points™ and triple points on extra value dates. |
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For more information call (314) 342-4600 or visit www.hyattreply.com/stlouis.
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Close-Up: Branson
Where the Show is Always Going On
By TYLER DAVIDSON
With over 50 theaters offering more than 100 live shows, Branson, Mo., has carved out a niche as MidAmerica's entertainment capital.
And with a new commercial airport offering direct flights to major hubs throughout the country, its popularity is sure to have it playing to even more packed houses in the future.
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Site Scene
Indiana
The Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station in Indianapolis will build a $400,000 enclosed walkway over Capitol Avenue to the newly expanded Indiana Convention Center. The hotel also will build an outdoor patio next to the connector that can be used for group functions. Construction on the walkway and patio will start in November and be completed in January. For more information, call 317.631.2221.
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| Meetings MidAmerica November/December Digital Edition |
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In the November/December digital edition of Meetings MidAmerica, our "Standing Up for Meetings" Hot Topic feature asks "What's in it for you?" As in what are major industry organizations doing to keep the needs of the meetings community front-and-center with policy makers? We all know "Meetings Mean Business", but do the politicians that represent you? In addition, editor Lori Tenny interviews Beau Ballin, director of marketing for MotivAction in Minneapolis, which just won a Circle of Excellence award from IMA at the recent Motivation Show in Chicago.
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To view the Meetings MidAmerica November/December Digital Edition click here.
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| Meetings Media caught up with Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, at the USTA Marketing Outlook Forum to discover the latest initiatives the organization is embarking on. |
ROI: Navigating the
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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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