| The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre |
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The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is conveniently located in the heart of downtown. We offer 122,000 square feet of flexible space, 47,000 square feet of exhibit space, 36 meeting rooms, one multi purpose hall, five pre-function areas and one ballroom. There are 1,100 guestrooms connected utilizing three four-star hotels.
The Calgary International Airport offers over 1,800 flights with daily scheduled nonstop flights from major North American cities. It is the third largest airport in Canada.
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Visit calgary-convention.com for more information.
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Convention Centers
Beyond the Box
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By KATIE MORELL
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| The steady tide of convention center expansions is continuing in full force, with cities across the nation looking to attract more events. |
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With competition mounting for convention business, many of these enhanced facilities are being designed to fulfill the requirements for service and technology that planners now expect.
On Jan. 20, a massive expansion was unveiled at the Indianapolis Convention Center, doubling the size of the previous space.
Read more about Convention Centers...
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| Meetings Focus West April Digital Edition |
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The April digital edition of Meetings Focus West is chock-full of additional video content, with an interview of Marcus Pennington, director of operations for the Americas for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, about the resurgent luxury meetings market; an "On Location" piece shot by editor Marlene Goldman, who traveled to Oregon to interview Portland Walking Tours' Robert Fisher about his company's epicurean excursions; a serene slack-key guitar performance by Maui musician George Kahumoku Jr.; and a visit to a couple of premier rooftop dining venues at L.A. Live.
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MeetingsFocusForum.com to view our digital edition.
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Native American Gaming
Game On
By TONY BARTLETT
Although Native American gaming resorts in the West have been maneuvering through uncertain times, there is still much new development under way.
In Arizona, Tucson is getting a second casino resort this year, while the metro Phoenix area is seeing further expansion after two major resort projects opened a little over a year ago.
Read more Native American Gaming »
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Appetizing Agendas – Lake Tahoe
It wasn't long ago that Lake Tahoe's dining scene was merely an afterthought, lost in the tall shadows of the area's bevvy of natural wonders and non-stop activities. Tahoe today, however, furnishes a variety of amazing eateries—ranging from regal to rustic to simply renowned.
The hottest spot on the Tahoe dining scene is almost certainly celebrity chef Traci des Jardins' Manzanita, which opened in late 2009 at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. An elegant dining experience that will make a lasting impression on your group, Manzanita is the perfect spot for serious foodies who appreciate the very best in French-California cuisine. Striped bass with fennel and saffron potato, and red-wine braised short ribs with horseradish potato puree are among the temping dishes on the menu.
Read more Appetizing Agendas – Lake Tahoe »
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LATEST VIDEOS
Meetings: On Location!
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Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson recently traveled to Los Angeles to check out some great venues with a view at JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton at L.A. Live.
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| F&B: Creating Impressions on a Budget |
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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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Visit our webinar page to register or learn more.
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