December 28, 2010

Cleveland Sets CC Groundbreaking

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December 28, 2010


Cleveland Sets CC Groundbreaking A groundbreaking ceremony for the Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention center will take place in downtown Cleveland Jan. 14. Read more »
Schrager Launching New Hotel Company Hotelier Ian Schrager announced plans for a new hotel company, Schrager Hotels, which will include two brands, one involving large-scale urban hotels and the other "luxury lifestyle" properties. Read more »
Radisson to Cut Hotels by 20 Percent As part of a revamping strategy, Radisson Hotels plans to cut about 20 percent of properties in its U.S. portfolio that don't meet the new standards it is setting for the brand, according to a report in USA Today. Read more »
Manhattan Welcomes New Courtyard The Courtyard Manhattan/Soho opened in New York City's trendy Hudson Square area. Read more »

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New and Renovated

What's Old Is New Again

By MARIA LENHART

Adaptive reuse, the hottest trend in redevelopment, is proving to be a boon for meetings. No longer needed for their original purposes, historic structures ranging from stately mansions to factories and office buildings are being reinvented these days as hotels and event venues.

Hotel Monaco Baltimore
With their whimsical, "world traveler" theme, Kimpton Hotels' Monaco properties are a natural fit for buildings that have a well-traveled history. Two prime examples are the Hotel Monaco Baltimore, located in what was the B&O Railroad headquarters, and the Hotel Monaco Washington, located in what was Washington, D.C.'s General Post Office.

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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.
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Short Takes

Attractions

High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge, an experiential bowling complex and dining and entertainment facility, recently debuted at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. The 35,000-square-foot High Rollers features an innovative menu from executive chef and partner Kevin Long, two full-service bars, 20 bowling lanes including six VIP lanes, six professional billiard tables, a two-level lounge with a piano and 50-seat marble bar, and more than 60 large-screen, high-definition televisions. There are also three private rooms that can accommodate 20 to 100 guests, along with function space for up to 800. For more information, call 860.312.3000.

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Site Scene

New York

The Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel recently opened in lower Manhattan with 369 deluxe guest rooms and suites, each offering high-speed Internet access. The hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, business center and over 1,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. There is also complimentary wireless in public areas and the Club Lounge, which features a 42-inch plasma television. For more information, call 212.966.3400.

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