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JANUARY 13, 2011
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PCMA Names Cities for Future Conferences
PCMA's Board of Directors approved Boston as the location of its 2014 Convening Leaders conference and Chicago, where the association is based, for its 2015 annual conference.
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MPI Forecasts Meetings Growth
MPI's FutureWatch 2011 study predicts an increase of 8 percent in the number of meetings held this year over 2010 and a 5 percent increase in the average spend per meeting.
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Miami Marriott Completes Major Redo
The Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay wrapped up a two-year, $31 million renovation that included the addition of a new executive boardroom and a ballroom with a marina view.
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Southwest Launches New Loyalty Program
Southwest Airlines is implementing a new loyalty program that includes more benefits for business travelers.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex  

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Winning Matchups

By JEFF HEILMAN

Sports fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and across Texas had much to celebrate last year, with the Texas Rangers making their first-ever World Series and FC Dallas competing in its first-

ever Major League Soccer Cup. The results were bittersweet in the end, but the national exposure brought its own rewards, serving as a fitting prelude to next month's Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington—the first to be played in North Texas, and certain to be a triumph for the entire region.

"A funny thing happened on the way to the Super Bowl—the World Series!" says Jay Burress, president and CEO of the Arlington CVB. "It was a great experience for all of us to have a 'dry-run' for the Super Bowl."

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Metroplex Maneuvers

By JEFF HEILMAN

While "North Texas" and "Metroplex" are often used interchangeably, the former, encompassing the latter, describes a broad regional expanse of the Lone Star state. For Metroplex-based groups, North Texas also means numerous options for excursions. In her 2010 book Day Trips From Dallas/Fort Worth, travel writer Sandra Ramani presents regional "getaway ideas," many of which are ideal for groups.

"Visitors may be surprised at what activities await just a short drive outside of the Metroplex," says Ramani, who was raised in Dallas. "From exotic safaris to a mega-casino, North Texas is full of distractions for the business and group traveler."

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Pick Three – Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Russell Wyman
Sales & Marketing Manager; Ultimate Ventures, a DMC Network Company; Dallas

What are three of the greatest ways for groups to indulge in the nightlife scene in Dallas?

A bit north of downtown Dallas, the Knox-Henderson area is home to Candleroom. This exclusive lounge is located within walking distance of several of Dallas' concept and upscale restaurants. With seating options ideal for groups, the Candleroom's chic atmosphere, great crowd, gorgeous staff and stellar service assure the best of the best.

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Past Issues

Georgia WCC Hires Sustainability Guru - 01/06/2011
Orlando CVB Becomes Visit Orlando - 12/29/2010
Ground Breaks on Jekyll Island CC - 12/15/2010
Dallas Hilton Unveils Major Redo - 12/08/2010
ASAE Purchases Convene Green Alliance - 12/02/2010
Memphis CVB to Manage Convention Center - 11/30/2010
Gaylord Opryland Reopens - 11/17/2010
Marriott, Hilton Chart Ambitious Growth - 11/10/2010
Feds to Establish Virtual Meeting Centers - 11/03/2010
Plans Set for Nashville Convention Hotel - 10/26/2010

 
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Deborah Sexton
Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson caught up with PCMA President & CEO Deborah Sexton, who presided over a Convening Leaders annual convention that boasted the highest attendance in the history of the association, and also featured the first co-partnered Virtual Edge Summit.
 
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Corporate Social Responsibility: "Good" Business Practices
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