| Bay Point Resort and Spa |
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Situated on a 1,100-acre wildlife sanctuary and boasting over 40,000 square feet of function space, the Bay Point Marriott Resort in Panama City Beach is an ideal place for any conference or retreat! Enjoy breathtaking views of the pristine, protected St. Andrew's Bay, two 18-hole golf courses, full-service spa and four onsite dining options. For a limited time, take advantage of our Perk Up Your Meeting Promotion offering a variety of perks for your next meeting.
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'Blazing' New Trails
All roads point to progress in Florida—and sunny days ahead
By LISA SIMUNDSON
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| If not a banner year, 2011 is shaping up to be a respectable year for meetings and conventions in the Sunshine State. Bookings are stronger, the economy is picking up, and last year's oil spill is fading from memory—only fair, since its physical effects on Florida were negligible.
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"What we're hearing from our CVBs is that they're definitely putting business on the books. Business is coming in," says Joyce Stillwell, director of sales for Visit Florida, the state's official tourism marketing corporation.
Read more about 'Blazing' New Trails ...
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| Peabody Orlando |
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As the largest Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four Diamond hotel in the Eastern half of the United States, we are the Orlando convention hotel of choice for professional meeting planners. Known for our unparalleled blend of world-class services, facilities and unrivalled location, The Peabody Orlando features 1,641 guestrooms, 300,000 total square feet of meeting space, a 22,000-square-foot Spa, Salon and Fitness Center and 10 dining and entertainment options, all connected to the Orange County Convention Center.
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For more information visit: www.peabodymeetings.com.
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Harvest Time
From oysters to oranges, Florida is ripe for the picking
By LISA SIMUNDSON
The Sunshine State's culinary map reads like a guide to world cuisine. Nearly every continent on the globe is represented on local menus, along with the state's own unique fare—a creative fusion of international flavors—plus savory favorites that have trickled down from the Deep South.
But beyond pulling your chair up to a restaurant table, there are other ways to experience Florida's delicious bounty, and many involve rolling up your sleeves and participating in the process of getting food from Point A to Point M—your mouth.
Read more Harvest Time »
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All-Out Adventure
Outdoor gear goes way beyond swimsuits, beach umbrellas and golf clubs in the Sunshine State.
By LISA SIMUNDSON
Don't forget your fins because you might go snorkeling. Or your goggles if you decide to view the state's natural beauty in an ultralight plane or hot-air balloon. Definitely bring along comfortable shoes because there are birding trails, hiking trails and scenic trails of every kind in Florida, threading past interesting trail towns, bluffs and springs through a landscape of cypress forests, moss-draped live oaks, pine flatwoods and semi-tropical ecosystems.
Read more All-Out Adventure »
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Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson talked trends with key Benchmark Hospitality International officers at the recent annual meeting of the International Association of Conference Centers.
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| Technology: The Latest Meetings Tech Tools
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Keeping up with technology can seem like an endless task…because it's just that! Luckily, there are experts here to tip you off to the most important tech tools to focus on and which ones you may not need to spend as much time learning.
Sponsored by: Visit Raleigh, South San Francisco Conference Center, Marriott Kansas City Downtown, Kingston Resorts, Las Vegas Hilton, Charlotte's Got A Lot, Lowes Coronado Bay San Diego, Lowes Atlanta Hotel and Visit San Antonio. |
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Visit our webinar page to register or learn more.
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