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Hotel Profits Rose in 2010

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MAY 24, 2011
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Hotel Profits Rose in 2010
After two years of declining profits, U.S. hotels enjoyed a 9.8 percent bottom-line increase in 2010, according to a new report from PKF Hospitality Research.
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All-Suite Resort Debuts in Baja
The Villa del Palmar Beach Resort and Spa opened in Loreto on the Sea of Cortez in Mexico's Baja California Sur.
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U.S. Chamber Supports Travel Coalition
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its support for the Discover America Partnership, a new coalition of industry organizations, including U.S. Travel Association and American Hotel and Lodging Association, designed to advance visa and entry reforms for international travelers.
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Seattle Marriott Completes Redo
The Seattle Marriott Waterfront completed a four-month, $4 million renovation project that included all 345 guest rooms.
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Anaheim/Orange County

Everything Under the Sun

By ZACHARY CHOUTEAU

When planners are seeking an endless supply of attractions and event venues in one handy locale, it's difficult to top what the OC brings to the table for group gatherings.
From one of the most popular theme parks in America to seductive stretches of sandy coastline, the region offers a trove of temptation for planners and attendees alike.

"Anaheim and Orange County are a perfect fit for a variety of off-site events," says Elaine Cali, vice president, communications for the Anaheim/OC Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB), which is in the midst of celebrating its 50th anniversary. "A few of Orange County's notable options include Bowers Cultural Arts Museum, the quaint cultural arts Muzeo in Anaheim, Discovery Science Center, onboard a yacht in Newport Harbor or a rockin' event at the House of Blues."

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Destination Irvine
Click here Located in the center of Orange County, easily-accessible Irvine boasts 14 hotels ranging from AAA four-diamond to economy with nearly 3,400 sleeping rooms and thousands of square feet of flexible meeting space to accommodate 10 to 2,000 people.

Visitors can experience golfing, miles of hiking and biking trails, shopping, arts and culture, and diverse dining. Irvine's convenient location, unique off-site venues and affordability make it an ideal destination for a Southern California meeting.

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Site Scene

Happenings - Anaheim/Orange County

Anaheim
Disneyland Resort's California Adventure Park (714.781.7290) continues to undergo a massive, $1 billion redevelopment project that will add new attractions and revamp some current ones. The ambitious endeavor is slated to wrap up in 2012.

Buena Park
A Fairfield Inn & Suites (714.670.7200 ) is due to open in June on Orangethorpe Avenue. The property will stand seven stories tall and offer 137 guest rooms, in addition to the Impressions Room, a 950-square-foot events area with a seating capacity for 50 attendees.

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Nevada
Las Vegas Meetings by Caesars Entertainment recently remodeled two meeting spaces at Bally's Las Vegas, which offers over 3,000 guest rooms and 175,000 square feet of meeting space. For more information, call 702.967.4111.

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JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton

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