 |
|
MPI Survey Shows Fuel Cost Concern
U.S. meeting professionals report a significant increase in concern over rising fuel costs and airfares and their potential impact on meetings, according to MPI's Business Barometer report for April.
Read more » |
San Diego Proposes Hotel Tax Hike
Backed by Mayor Jerry Sanders, the city of San Diego is proposing a hotel tax increase of up to 3 percent to help fund expansion of the San Diego Convention Center.
Read more » |
Lake Las Vegas Casino to Reopen
The Nevada Gaming Control Board granted approval for Intrepid Gaming to reopen and operate the Casino MonteLago at the Lake Las Vegas resort in Henderson, Nev.
Read more » |
Vegas Icon Closes Doors
The Sahara Hotel and Casino, a fixture on the Las Vegas Strip since 1952, closed for good, with no plans yet revealed for the site.
Read more » |
| Greater Palm Springs |
 |
The Greater Palm Springs area and its collection of unique resort cities are recognized worldwide as Southern California's most exclusive and relaxing oasis, giving planners the option to accommodate every group's needs.
New to the destination is more than $2 billion in new and enhanced hospitality product, raising the bar for the area's 30-plus convention hotels and nearly 9,000 rooms, as well as a wide choice of indoor/outdoor meeting facilities, all conveniently within 25 miles of Palm Springs International Airport.
|
|
Click here for more information.
|
 |
|
 |
|
Spas
Mindful Spas
|
By MARLENE GOLDMAN
|
| Spas are expanding their wellness approach from the body to the mind with life-enhancement programs that can cater to groups. |
|
"I track trends in spas, and what we're starting to see is that it used to be people would go to spas for whatever they offer—facials, massage," says Susie Ellis, president of SpaFinder, Inc. "Then we would see an evening program, cooking class, nutrition or specialty weeks focusing on some aspect of health. What's interesting now is that we're seeing more of a combination outside of the health aspect—artistic kinds of things that are not necessarily just health and wellness related."
Read more about Spas...
|
|
| Meetings Focus West May Digital Edition |
 |
The May digital edition of Meetings Focus West features exclusive digital content such as "Labor Pains," a look at union disputes in the hospitality world—and how planners can address potential problems contractually. This issue's cover story, "Bay Area Bounty," examines the creative approaches being taken with sustainability and CSR in the San Francisco region, and other destination pieces include showcases on Seattle and the amazing coast of Mexico. Features in the May issue include "Not Your Mother's Marriott"—looking at the way some major hotel brands are shaking things up—and our May Departments include a Close-Up on Whistler, spotlighting some Olympic-style venues and experiences perfect for a group event.
|
|
MeetingsFocusForum.com to view our digital edition.
|
 |
|
|
Close-Up: Whistler
By TYLER DAVIDSON
Even after images of the Winter Olympics fade, Whistler, British Columbia is keeping the flame alive via legacy facilities that make it a meetings medalist.
"In general it's changed our visitor experience because it has redefined what you can do in Whistler," says Kerry Duff, manager of destination media relations for Tourism Whistler. "For instance, there's ski jump, cross-country and biathlon [facilities] at Olympic Park."
And when she mentions biathlon, she's referring to the Olympic sport that combines cross-country skiing and target shooting—transformed into a team-building program!
Read more about Whistler »
|
|
Hip Hotels
Not Your Mother's Marriott
By LAURA DEL ROSSO
Major hotel companies continue to shake up their images with stylish brands that are a significant departure from the traditional full-service hotels for which they are known.
Sometimes called "lifestyle brands," more often "boutique hotels," they fall into segments of the hotel industry that are growing even in the midst of a development slowdown that has put the brakes on many hotel projects.
Check Out Hip Hotels »
|
|
|
|
LATEST VIDEOS
Meetings: On Location!
|
 |
|
Eric Whitson, the National Conference Center's director of sales & marketing, spoke with Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson during the recent IACC Annual Conference, and said that both the hospitality industry and conference center segment are starting "Rev it up."
Click here to view.
|
| Technology: The Latest Meetings Tech Tools |
 |
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. |
|
Visit our webinar page to register or learn more.
|
|
