December 14, 2010

PKF Releases Optimistic Hotel Forecast

Meetings Focus - the Destination Experts

December 14, 2010


PKF Releases More Optimistic Hotel Forecast Citing greater demand than previously anticipated, Colliers PKF Hospitality Research edged up its earlier forecast for U.S. hotel performance in 2010 and reaffirmed its optimistic outlook for 2011. Read more »
Upstate N.Y. Conference Center on Target After facing delays, construction of a conference center located at the Olympics complex in Lake Placid is back on track, with an opening set for next May. Read more »
Doubletree Debuts in Eatonville, N.J. Following the conversion and rebranding of a former Holiday Inn, the Doubletree Hotel Tinton Falls-Eatonville opened in Eatonville, N.J. Read more »
Philly Hotel Launches Makeover The Hilton Inn at Penn, located on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia, embarked on a renovation that will refurbish the hotel's 238 guest rooms and equip them with iPads and energy-saving features. Read more »

Atlantic City CVA
	For the perfect East Coast meeting and convention location, look no further than Atlantic City, N.J., a year-round destination that offers first-class facilities, convenience and easy planning, thanks to the experts at the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. From the user-friendly Atlantic City Convention Center to hospitable resort hotels, unique special event venues, beautiful beach settings and a myriad of shopping, dining, golf and entertainment options, there's plenty to make your meeting stand out in Atlantic City.
For more information, visit www.atlanticcitynj.com.

Atlantic City

The New Face of New Jersey

By MARLENE GOLDMAN

While the HBO hit series Boardwalk Empire brings Prohibition-era Atlantic City and all its glamour and glorified ills to life, 21st century Atlantic City is a different story.

"We don't even talk about gambling anymore," says Michael Reynolds, senior director of national sales for the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority (ACCVA). "What we talk about is what else there is to do once you get here—great shopping, great restaurants. We have phenomenal golf, but people don't know it. ForbesTraveler.com named Atlantic City the sixth-best golf city in America; we have about 20 top golf courses within 20 minutes. We talk about water sports, fishing, the water, the bay, the ocean and the marsh system."

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Meetings East December/January Digital Edition
	In the December/January digital edition of Meetings East magazine, Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson travels to Las Vegas to interview Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, at USTA's Marketing Outlook Forum, about the organization's upcoming travel industry advocacy initiatives. Additional content includes Jeff Heilman's story on Ottawa, Canada's stately capital and one of its cultural epicenters, with everything from age-old architecture to gripping museums that double as unique off-site venues.
Click here to view our digital edition.

Boardwalk Bonding

More than casino nights and seaside views, Atlantic City is prime territory for team building.

Destination AC (609.345.0199), a local DMC, provides a smorgasbord of team-building activities, taking advantage of the city's resort venues and natural surroundings. Using its Atlantic Ocean setting, beach options run the gamut from typical beach Olympics activities and Survivor challenges to beach volleyball tournaments.

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Happenings – Atlantic City

Maryland

One Atlantic (609.343.9902), a 10,000-square-foot event center on top of The Pier Shops at Caesars, opened early this year. The space provides sweeping views of the ocean and Atlantic City Boardwalk from floor-to-ceiling glass windows on three sides, plus an outdoor terrace. It is a popular spot for off-site receptions, dinners and other events.

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