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Upscale Hotels Lead in Recovery
Although the outlook for the U.S. lodging industry continues to improve, it is favoring upscale hotels far more than those in lower-priced categories, according to a recent report from PKF Consulting.
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Two Hotels Debut in Arlington, Va.
Two neighboring Marriott-managed properties opened in Arlington, Va.: the 300-room Arlington Capital View Hotel and the 325-room Residence Inn Arlington Capital View.
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Modus Boutique Brand Unveiled
Hotel management company Potomac Hospitality Services launched Modus Hotels, a new brand for its portfolio of boutique, business-oriented hotels located in Washington, D.C., Chicago and Philadelphia.
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Atlanta Hotel to Get Renaissance Brand
The 304-room Hotel Palomar Atlanta-Midtown will be rebranded as the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel, following the finalization of a recent acquisition by Thayer Lodging Group.
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The first thing many visitors say about Greater Raleigh is, "It's so green here." Well, that phrase takes on a whole new meaning with the area's renewed commitment to sustainability. From the Raleigh Convention Center, one of only a few Silver LEED Certified centers in the country, to the world-class universities and companies here seeking environmentally-friendly breakthroughs, Greater Raleigh can help you host a smarter, greener meeting… and even save you a little 'green,' too!
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For more information, visit www.visitRaleigh.com/green.
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| Meetings Focus South March Digital Edition |
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The March digital edition of Meetings Focus South offers additional content covering the comeback of the insurance meetings segment, which was among the hardest hit during the Great Recession.
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click here to view our digital edition.
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Art on the Agenda – Charlotte
While some cities are finding their arts communities languishing under the weight of a dicey economy, Charlotte is busy flaunting an embarrassment of riches. Over the last year and a half, the city has witnessed a flurry of activity, with the opening of five new or renovated facilities.
"Charlotte is a boomtown in many ways, even during the recession," says Robert Bush, senior vice president of cultural and community investment for the Arts & Science Council, a public art agent for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. "A lot of artists are moving here. There has also been an uptick lately in the presence of artists in the community becoming much more engaged. Facilities are opening that have brought a huge amount of attention to the city. This is the result of a planning process that took place in the early to mid-2000s, including public and private investment of $250 million."
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Resorts
Resort Revival
By MARIA LENHART
Hit the hardest of any hotel segment by perception issues and economic woes, resort hotels are finally seeing an upsurge in demand. According to an assortment of recent hotel forecasts from consultancies such as Smith Travel Research and Pricewaterhouse-Coopers (PwC), hotels, particularly those at the top end of the scale, are poised to make a strong comeback this year and beyond.
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Meetings: On Location!
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What are some of the recent trends with group meetings and golfing getaways? Zachary Chouteau checked in with the PGA National Resort & Spa's VP of Sales, Marketing and Revenue Development—David Fine—while visiting the resort for the recent Honda Classic PGA tournament. Here's the scoop from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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| Negotiating: The Numbers Game |
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Join Meetings Focus and negotiation expert Bill Reed, senior vice president for Experient, one of the meetings industry's leading meeting management companies, to learn the latest negotiation strategies in these changing times. With the hospitality industry waking up after a long slumber in a cash-strapped buyer's market, now is the time to sharpen your negotiating skills.
Sponsored by: Cedar Rapids Area CVB, Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation, Lago Mar Resort Hotel & Club, MassMutal Center, Sonesta Hotel & Suites Coconut Grove, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Lied Logde & Conference Center, Chesapeake Conventions & Tourism, Las Vegas Hilton, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Marriott Eastern Regional Office, Utah Valley CVB, Loews New Orleans Hotel, Eldorado Hotel and Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, |
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