December 9, 2010

San Jose Seeks New Convention Center Management

Meetings Focus - the Destination Experts

December 9, 2010


San Jose Seeks New Convention Center Management The San Jose City Council voted unanimously to put out a request for proposal seeking a new operator for the city's convention center to replace Team San Jose, the city's CVB and manager of the facility since 2004. Read more »
Aqua to Manage Waikiki Hotel Aqua Hotels & Resorts has taken over management of the Queen Kapiolani Hotel in Waikiki, which is nearing completion of a $5 million renovation of all 312 guest rooms. Read more »
Meeting Managers Report Higher Pay According to a recent NBTA Foundation survey, corporate travel and meeting managers reported that their average annual compensation grew by 5.3 percent in 2010, for an average of $96,851. Read more »
Tahoe Ritz Earns LEED Certification The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe in North Lake Tahoe, Calif., became the first Ritz-Carlton resort to receive LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Read more »

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Nevada

Nonstop Variety

By CAROLYN BLACKBURN

Nevada knows a thing or two about catering to a diverse spectrum of groups. The state boasts an ever-changing tourism infrastructure, including stellar meeting venues; loads of diversions, ranging from golf and ski outings to fun performances; Indeed, due to the recent stumbling economy, state representatives report a particularly affordable time for group bookings.

With a bottom line that will please planners and amenities and activities to keep a smile on attendees' faces, Nevada continues to be a major meetings player in the West.

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Atlantis Casino
	Atlantis boasts 50,000 square feet of flexible NEW meeting space with two ballrooms, multiple breakout rooms and an executive boardroom. Reno's only resort connected to the 500,000-square-foot Reno-Sparks Convention Center with a glass-enclosed sky bridge! Experience the latest technology, including recessed projectors, 16-foot screens, HD TV monitors, programmable touch screen audiovisual controls, iPod docking stations and more! Stay in Reno's newest resort rooms, experience the all-new Spa Atlantis and dine in eight award-winning restaurants.
For more information, visit www.atlantiscasino.com.

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Essential Adventures

By CAROLYN BLACKBURN

Nevada has long been known for outdoor pursuits, a place where groups can enjoy golfing, hiking, biking and everything in between. Whether the adventure is in the air, on the water or with feet firmly on (or at least near) the ground, attendees will appreciate getting outside.

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New and Renovated

By MARIA LENHART

Adaptive reuse, the hottest trend in urban redevelopment, is proving to be a boon for meetings. No longer needed for their original purpose, historic structures ranging from department stores to banks and military bases are being reinvented these days as hotels, venues and visitor attractions.

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Primm Valley Casino Resorts
	What's on your agenda? Whether you need a 20,901-square-foot conference center, a 700-seat showroom or simply an intimate venue for your reunion or wedding, Primm Valley Casino Resorts has you covered. And the best part…it's all within walking distance of three distinctive resorts with top-notch gaming, hundreds of comfortable rooms and suites, and all the entertainment and recreation options you'll need to successfully mix business with a healthy dose of pleasure.
For more information, click here.

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