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L.A. Creates Tourism Marketing
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved the creation of a Tourism Marketing District, which will be funded by a 1.5 percent increase in the room tax at hotels with over 50 rooms, designed to generate money for business and leisure tourism promotion.
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Affordable Meetings Gets New Name, Enhancements
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association changed the name of its Affordable Meetings conference and exhibition to MEET: Meetings, Events, Education, Technology, which will take effect with the event in Washington, D.C., Sept. 7-8.
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Biz Travel Costs Soaring
Domestic business travel airfares rose 10 percent in the first quarter of 2011 over the same period last year, surpassing their pre-recession average in Q1 2008, according to the latest Business Travel Monitor report from American Express Business Travel.
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APEX Green Standards Reach Milestone
The Convention Industry Council announced that eight of the nine APEX standards for sustainable events have completed the committee review stage and are now awaiting final approval and publication.
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Utah
Extreme, Extraordinary and Exhilarating
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By KELLY CRUMRIN
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| Utah's geological treasures and spectrum of terrain beguile visitors. Its snowcapped mountains beckon skiers. Its canyons and rivers were made for hiking and rafting. |
| Golf on its award-winning greens presents jaw-dropping views. Its wonders can scarcely be captured on film, but it's impossible not to try photographing them.
In the south, the state boasts five stunning national parks and a bevy of challenging mountain biking trails. In the north, Utah has some of the country's best and most accessible skiing. For those who prefer to take nature in without taking it on, there are plentiful Jeep, ATV, horseback riding and helicopter tours.
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Happenings – Utah
- Plans to build a 79-room Home2Suites (www.hilton.com) were announced in late 2010. A brand-new all-suite, extended-stay Hilton concept, the property would be a four-story, mid-tier hotel set to be open in late 2011.
- A $23 million Embassy Suites (www.embassysuites.com) is scheduled to break ground in July and open in 2012.
- Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel (801.401.2000; www.starwoodhotels.com) recently completed a $14 million transformation. All 362 guest rooms have been newly renovated with new furniture, 42-inch LCD flat-screen televisions, Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Beds and high-speed Internet access. The project also included upgrades to Olio Ristorante and a new health and fitness program, "Sheraton Fitness, Programmed by Core Performance." Improvements were also made to the property's 33,000 square feet of meeting space.
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Coastal Northern California
History and Mystery
By ZACHARY CHOUTEAU
The mention of Northern California's sweeping shoreline conjures images of dramatic sunsets, sandy strolls spent searching for seashells and scenery perfect for a postcard. From the fishing docks of Eureka to the beaches of Carmel, the captivating coastline is rich with iconic imagery and popular attractions.
But Northern California's craggy coast is also loaded with legend and lore, from sites steeped in pioneering heritage to spirited venues sure to scare up some spooky fun.
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