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Florida Panhandle Gets Marketing Grant
With the goal of bringing back visitors to beach destinations in the Florida Panhandle, BP is giving a $30 million tourism marketing grant that will be distributed through the Northwest Florida Tourism Council to combat negative perceptions stemming from last year's Deep Horizon oil spill.
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CEIR Predicts Exhibition Recovery
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announced the release of the CEIR Index Report, An Analysis of the 2010 Exhibition Industry and Future Outlook. The Index reports that the overall exhibition industry hit bottom in 2010, and that the industry should see a modest recovery during the next three years in all metrics across most sectors.
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MPI Announces 2011 WEC Agenda
With the goal of responding to the needs of meeting and event professionals as they face a resurgence of industry business levels, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) unveiled a redesigned World Education Congress (WEC) in Orlando, Florida, July 23-26.
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Green Hotel Set for Tallahassee
A new Four Points by Sheraton set to open in downtown Tallahassee, Fla., this summer is expected to become the brand's first LEED-certified hotel.
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Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Tennessee is an ideal meetings destination, boasting the state-of-the-art Gatlinburg Convention Center and a wide variety of lodging, dining, shopping and entertainment options.
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For more information call (800) 343-1475 or visit www.gatlinburg-tn.com.
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Tennessee
Tune Time
By CAROLYN BLACKBURN
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| Both Southern hospitality and one of the most influential music scenes in the world come together as naturally as a heartfelt Johnny and June Carter Cash duet. |
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Music is a huge part of the Volunteer State's heritage, and group-friendly destinations here make it a snap for planners to liven up agendas with a little bit of country, a little bit of rock 'n' roll and everything in between.
From Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis to Dolly Parton's Pigeon Forge-based Dollywood, Tennessee is internationally "note" worthy as having music attractions at every turn, and planners are encouraged to incorporate local musicians, performance venues and annual music festivals into group itineraries.
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Meet real value at Longboat Key Club & Resort. Voted one of the South's Best Properties by Meetings Focus South readers, our AAA Four Diamond beachfront hotel has won Successful Meetings' Pinnacle Award and, along with onsite golf, tennis and a world-class spa, we're the perfect place to inspire creativity. Take advantage of great Summer Rates & Dates in May, June, July and August starting as low as $169.
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Call (888) 350-7580, or e-mail sales@longboatkeyclub.com, or visit us online www.longboatkeyclub.com.
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Red, White, Blue and Gray
By BETH BARTLETT
The Little Rock area is home to Camp Robinson, the Little Rock Air Force Base and the birthplace of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, so it's only natural that central Arkansas is rich with military history and attractions.
The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum (501.371.8320), located on the Arkansas River in North Little Rock, offers a glimpse of something people don't usually see in this state: a WWII submarine. The USS Razorback is available for tours, and two other vessels hold the facility's museum, research library, exhibits and even a gift shop.
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Site Scene
Georgia
The Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort , near Atlanta, recently underwent a $10 million renovation. Upgrades were made to the 336 guest rooms and suites, as well as the pool deck and the resort's exterior and outdoor events spaces. The property offers 53,000 square feet of meeting and function space. For more information, call (770) 879.9900.
Louisiana
The 93-room Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown Riverfront opened following a $25 million restoration. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public spaces. For more information, call (225) 343.1515.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Food and beverage functions can either wow your guests or leave a lasting bad taste in their mouths. Now, more than ever, it's important to work effectively with catering managers and chefs to create added value, even on a limited budget. Join Meetings Focus and Arlene Sheff, CMP, and learn new ways to impress your guests with creative menus and food service methods.
Sponsored by: Myrtle Beach Convention Center, San Antonio CVB, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Hershey Meetings, Villas of Grand Cypress, Loews Lake Las Vegas, Hutton Hotel, Myrtle Beach Area Convention Bureau and Loews Miami Beach Hotel. |
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