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Chicago CTB Chief Resigns
Tim Roby, president and CEO of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Board, is resigning his post, effective Dec. 22.
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SITE Survey Shows Value Top Concern
Destination choices for incentive programs are largely driven by concerns over value and service, according to a recent survey of incentive planners by the SITE International Foundation.
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ASAE Purchases Convene Green Alliance
ASAE has acquired Convene Green Alliance, a membership organization focused on green meeting practices, from IMN Solutions, an association and meetings management company.
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Minneapolis Hotel Gets New Flag
The Minneapolis Crowne Plaza, converted from a Radisson property, debuted near downtown Minneapolis and is in the midst of a $3.5 million renovation.
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New and Renovated  

New and Renovated

What's Old Is New Again

By JUDY JACOBS

With adaptive reuse one of the hottest trends in redevelopment, there are a growing number of hotels and event venues that started out as something completely different.

From railway stations to Masonic temples, these converted buildings combine the charm of the past with the latest in technology and comfort.

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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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Site Scene

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Indiana


The 90-room Staybridge Suites South Bend–University Area recently opened as an extended-stay hotel. The three-story property is located near Notre Dame University in South Bend and features a pool, exercise room, business center and complimentary high-speed Internet connectivity throughout the hotel. For more information, call 574.968.7440.

Kansas

The Grand Prairie Hotel and Convention Center recently joined the Wyndham Hotel Group and was renamed the Ramada Conference Center. The 215-room property is slated to undergo improvements, including filling in an area that was formerly part of the hotel's waterpark. For more information, call 620.669.9311.

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Past Issues
Hotel Tax Hike Proposed for Michigan - 11/17/2010
Chicago Taps Big Guns for Convention Board - 11/10/2010
Industry Survey Shows Meetings Optimism - 11/02/2010
McCormick Place Launches New Reforms - 10/28/2010
Hilton Debuts New Doubletree Brand Identity - 10/20/2010
Show Organizers Embrace Digital Media - 10/13/2010
Kimpton to Manage Historic Minneapolis Hotel - 10/06/2010
Southwest Airlines to Buy AirTran - 9/28/2010
Greater St. Louis Hotels in Tax Uproar - 9/22/2010
Grand Rapids CVB Changes Name - 9/14/2010
 
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