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Chicago CTB Announces Key Appointments
The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB) President and CEO Don Welsh announced the promotions of Mark Tunney to Senior Vice President of Sales and Services; Jack Johnson to Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Partnerships; and Rose Horcher to Vice President of Client Services.
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Site Studies Incentive "Wow" Factor
The Site International Foundation published its Focus on Program Content study, the sixth release of the ongoing Site Index research initiative. The report investigated the elements and design of motivational programs as determined by planners, users and destinations.
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Convention Industry CEOs to Collaborate
The chief staff executives of key organizations involved in the convention and exhibition industry plan to meet each year to explore joint opportunities for collaboration on common industry activities, including safety and security, advocacy, education, industry affairs, and best practices among others.
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Great Wolf to Sell Wisconsin Resort
Great Wolf Resorts has a "conditional agreement" to sell the Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center in Sheboygan, Wis., according to a report in The Wisconsin State Journal.
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Happenings – Chicago
The 610-room JW Marriott Chicago Hotel (312.660.8200) opened in late 2010. The luxury property offers 44,000 square feet of meeting space and a 20,000-square-foot spa. It also features The Florentine, an award-winning restaurant, which caters to private groups of up to 40 guests.
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Savory Souvenirs
By KATIE MORELL
Everyone loves a goodie bag. Following are a few food-themed items to dole out to your Chicago-loving delegates.
Spiaggia offers the Spiaggia Cookbook: Eleganza Italiana ($32), a great gift for attendees, especially if they have enjoyed a meal at the Chicago hot spot. Even if groups can't squeeze in a visit to the restaurant, chef Tony Mantuano can come to you and cook. He's been known to show up and cater corporate events at places such as the Art Institute's new Modern Wing and even Harry Winston's jewelry boutique on Oak Street.
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