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Raleigh CVB Says Area Open for Business
Saturday's tornadoes, which touched down throughout North Carolina and the Raleigh area, were devastating to local businesses and residences; however, many Wake County hospitality businesses including the Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, hotels, attractions and sports venues throughout the county did not suffer significant damage and are open for business as usual, according to a statement from the Greater Raleigh CVB.
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Palm Beach Green Lights CC Hotel
The Palm Beach County [Fla.] Board of County Commissioners passed a motion to begin negotiations and approve a $27 million subsidy to build a 400-room Hilton hotel connected to the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
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Opry Mills to Reopen
After being damaged by flooding in Nashville last year, Opry Mills, a large shopping mall near the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, is set to be rebuilt, with opening expected for spring 2012.
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Proposals in for N.C. Convention Hotel
Three hotel developers have submitted proposals to build a planned headquarters hotel next to the new the new Wilmington Convention Center in Wilmington, N.C.
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Greater Raleigh is earning quite the reputation as a shining example of a destination committed to green practices. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently named Raleigh the "Nation's Most Sustainable Mid-Sized City," we claim one of only five Silver LEED-Certified convention centers in the country and we have world-class universities and companies setting the bar on environmentally friendly practices. See for yourself how you can use our commitment to sustainability to host smarter, greener meetings.
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For more information visit www.VisitRaleigh.com/meeting_planners/.
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Hilton Head
Island Connection
By KELLY CRUMRIN
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| No man is an island. Despite lightning-fast Internet connections, satellite videoconferencing and near-universal cell phone coverage—allowed now even on some airline flights—nothing can replace the in-person human
dynamic. What better place to foster real group connections than an island, where every glimpse of the shoreline is a reminder that we have crossed the water and gathered together for a purpose?
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Hilton Head Island is 55 square miles of shoe-shaped land off the coast of South Carolina between Savannah and Charleston. Developed as a resort destination starting in the 1950s by environmentalist Charles Fraser, the island has carefully maintained a balance between natural and man-made elements. Today, Hilton Head Island is a byword for upscale leisure tourism, eco-friendly planning and championship golf.
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The long awaited re-opening of the Hyatt Regency New Orleans is finally here. Opening fall 2011, the hotel will boast 200,000 square feet of flexible, state-of-the-art event space with the ability to host events large or small, 1,193 contemporary guest rooms and five food and beverage outlets ideal for entertaining, including a restaurant by a nationally recognized chef.
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For more information or to take advantage of special pre-opening savings, visit: www.neworleans.hyatt.com.
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Happenings – Hilton Head
The Inn at Harbour Town 843.363.8100 recently completed a $3 million renovation. Located on the first tee of world-famous Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines Resort, the AAA Four Diamond, Forbes Four Star boutique property offers 60 guest rooms. Improvements included upgrades to all guest rooms and bathrooms, furniture, lobby and hallways with a bright coastal style and custom artwork. The 5,000-acre Sea Pines Resort boasts a total of 17,000 square feet of meeting space and many distinctive outdoor event spaces. Group activity options include three championship golf courses, tennis, jet skis, kayaks and horseback riding.
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Pick Three - Hilton Head
Larry Walker - General Manager; Meeting Dynamics Inc.; Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Spirit of Harbour Town: The 73-foot Spirit of Harbour Town yacht departs Hilton Head's famous Harbour Town Marina for a three-hour dinner cruise through the unspoiled estuaries behind Bull Island and the Cooper River. Dolphins and a host of wading wildlife can be seen during the picturesque sunset voyage. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails are served as up to 90 guests depart, and a buffet feast featuring fresh local seafood is served while you watch the sun slip behind the salt marsh from one of the most unique dining options in the Low Country.
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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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